Reading, England—A high flavanol diet could help lower blood pressure, according to a new study using data from more than 25,000 people in Norfolk, UK. Published in Scientific Reports, the study compared diet to blood pressure in the 25,000 participants—however, unlike most studies, this research did not rely on self-reporting,...
Unilever has announced results for the third quarter of 2020, including a 4.4% sales growth, according to a press release. The growth, the release says, reflects the resilience of Unilever’s portfolio and the company’s agile response to changing customer needs. Beauty & Personal Care underlying sales grew 3.8%, the press...
Monterey, CA—Total organic fresh produce saw double digit growth in the third quarter of 2020 in both sales and volume, according to the Q3 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report. Released by the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners, the report found that sales increased 16% and volume increased 15%...
Purdy, MO—Demand for elderberry ingredients surged as the COVID-19 pandemic set in and remains high today, making adulteration a concern. In its continued efforts to raise awareness to this problem and to combat adulteration, INS Farms announced the company’s continued commitment to the authenticity of its elderberry. A press release...
Scott Sensenbrenner has been elected to the Strategic Advisory Board of the American Nutrition Association. Serving as Enzymedica President & CEO since 2009, he has over 30 years of experience in the natural products industry. Sensenbrenner is a supporter of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Safe Place and Rape Crisis...
Brands and retailers are still struggling to gain their footing in our new normal. Natural brands and retailers are at a significant competitive disadvantage compared to their mainstream counterparts despite providing the healthy products consumers are demanding. But there is a simple way to level the playing field and give...
Arnhem, Netherlands—Innova Market Insights has unveiled its annual Top Ten Trends report, according to a press release. The report gives retailers, brands, and manufacturers insight into consumer demands. The main takeaway: The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed consumers to focus on overall health and immunity, the press release says. Innova has...
Kutztown, PA—Rodale Institute is investing $2 million with Iroquois Valley Farmland Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), a farmland finance company that works with mission-driven investors to provide land security to organic and regenerative farmers through long-term leases and mortgages, according to a press release. The Board of Directors at Rodale...
Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market buyers and experts have unveiled their top 10 anticipated 2021 trends, according to a press release. It’s the company’s sixth annual trend prediction. Each year, a Trends Council of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members compile trend predictions based on expertise in product sourcing,...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association has released updates for the online Botanical Safety Handbook 2nd ed., according to a press release. The following nine entries have been updated: Chinese giant hyssop (Agastache rugosa) was revised to add a notice for alkenylbenzene content and a case report of contact...
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