Austin, TX—A study published in Current Therapeutic Research has shown an echinacea preparation to be effective in early influenza treatment, matching the effects of conventional medicine. The preparation used was a supplement containing an alcoholic extract made from the herb and root of the echinacea plant (95% herb; 5%...
Washington, DC— Following much research and debate on the subject over the last few years, the FDA has finalized that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), following a notice of tentative determination on the issue in December 2013. PHOs are the primary source...
South Plainfield, NJ—WholeFoods Magazine has selected Debra’s Natural Gourmet as its 2015 Retailer of The Year. The store, located in Concord, MA, was founded by CEO Debra Stark in 1989, with the aim of bringing the fresh foods and natural remedies she was raised on to the community. With the...
Lisa Shapiro, founder of the All Things Vegan consulting company and long-time champion of vegan causes and businesses, has passed away. Deeply connected to the vegan movement and those involved in it for over 25 years, Shapiro’s goal was to alleviate the suffering of animals through the promotion of veganism.
Costa Mesa, CA-based Alkemist Labs has a new program intended to educate the industry about successful product testing. The company has addressed how to select a testing lab, why products fail tests, how phytochemical reference standards support GMP compliance and more. The company is distributing information in its monthly...
The USDA recently announced that it has made $11.9 million in organic certification assistance available across several state departments of agriculture with the aim of making organic certification more affordable for farmers across the country. This funding will be provided on a cost-share basis through two programs, the National...
The concept of a workplace has changed for many companies lately, moving toward a more casual and flexible experience. One word that may be a bit odd to see thrown around, though, is “fun,” but as it turns out, making your store more fun may be exactly what you...
Orcas Naturals (formerly Orcas International) of Landing, NJ, has made some staff changes. Michael Casciano is now operations manager and Vijay Khadse was promoted to quality director. The Board of the Southeast Natural Products Association announced Debra Short is now the executive director of SENPA working alongside Carylene Reed...
Herbs, Etc. of Santa Fe, NM, revamped Herbsetc.com to offer shoppers herbal healthcare information, answer frequently asked questions and let customers buy products directly. Data from a new study presented at the American College of Cardiology suggested that aged garlic extract (AGE) lowers blood pressure and inhibits arterial calcification.
Sacramento, CA—Polystyrene, a plastic utilized in everything from yogurt containers to foam packaging, may soon be found on the list of known carcinogens maintained by California under Proposition 65. The state has filed a notice of intent to list styrene, the organic compound used to create polystyrene, following failed attempts...
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