Sioux Falls, SD—OmegaQuant has launched a Vitamin D Test with a sample collection kit that allows individuals to test from home, according to a press release. The test requires just a finger stick and a couple drops of blood for analysis. Vitamin D plays a role in bone health, cardiovascular...
Seattle, WA—Vitamin D levels during pregnancy have been linked with the child’s IQ, according to a new study from the Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI). A mother’s vitamin D supply is passed to the fetus in utero, a press release explains, where it helps regulate processes including brain development. The...
Northvale, NJ—GeeFree Foods, manufacturer of gluten-free products, announced that it has been acquired by The Fillo Factory, which produces and distributes appetizers, small-bites, snacks, entrees and desserts. As GeeFree Foods' co-packer since its start, The Fillo Factory plans to grow the GeeFree brand by expanding the sales and brokerage team,...
Dallas, TX—SOHO Healthfest has been rescheduled to April 23-25, 2021, according to a press release from SENPA. It will be hosted at the Omni Mandalay Hotel & Resort in Dallas, Texas. Debra Short, Executive Director of SENPA, noted her excitement in the press release: “Due to COVID-19 restrictions our 2020...
Brevard, N.C.—Gaia Herbs has partnered with Germany-based SALUS Haus, according to a press release. As of March 1, 2021, Gaia will become the exclusive U.S. distributor of the Salus Brand’s complete line of herbal products and supplements, marketed under the name Floradix. Salus has been producing natural health products for...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) is raising concerns over proposals from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) that could place U.S. hemp and CBD manufacturers at a disadvantage to foreign competitors, according to a press release. The release cites the proposed rule as saying: “a cannabis derivative, extract, or product...
Boston, MA—B.GOOD, a chain of eateries in the midwest, announced that it will serve new Non-GMO and Certified Organic lemonade options at a number of locations. Manufactured by Tractor Beverage Company, the lemonade is sustainably grown and made from real ingredients sourced from organic farms. "Adding Tractor’s products to our...
Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributors will begin powering its food distribution center in Stockton, CA, with Bloom Energy Servers, according to a press release. “As KeHE moves towards becoming the Next Generation Distributor, the company has also implemented a sustainability commitment as part of its strategic plan,” stated Richard Sanderson, Director of...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. has reported results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2020, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.6 billion; a 9.5% increase from the same period in 2019 Comparable store sales growth of 4.2% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 5.7%...
Virtual—The Naturally Informed event Driving Opportunities in the Microbiome Space was packed full of information from speakers ranging from Fred Pescatore, MD, MPH, CCN, to Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of The Gut Stuff Alana and Lisa McFarlane. There was something for everyone, from the formulators to the retailers, from science to...
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