Washington, D.C. – A recent study released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) concluded that the organic product industry is at an all-time high for sales.According to the study, which was conducted by Nutrition Business Journal, the total sale of organic food and non-food products reached a value of $39.1...
Ronkonkoma, NY—NBTY, one of the biggest U.S. manufacturers of nutritional supplements and vitamins in the U.S. has announced that it will move towards discontinuing bulk item sales to third parties, a move that includes its CapsuleWorks operation. In a letter to customers, NBTY explained that the “strategic decision” was...
Glendale, CA –A California-based company has been temporarily terminated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for allegedly using several deceptive methods of marketing and advertising, according to a press release. Sale Slash, LLC, has a court order against it to stop operation because of the alleged use of “millions of...
Oslo, Norway—One of the global leaders in using krill-based products to produce other materials has launched an Open Innovation program in search of new partners to research and develop different krill innovations. Aker BioMarine, of Oslo, Norway, is looking for researchers and product developers to work with its team of...
Washington, D.C. – Not even two weeks after the U.S. Drug and Food Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to five companies for mislabeling BMPEA (R-beta-methylphenethylamine) as a dietary ingredient; some members of the Senate are calling for the source of the BMPEA, Acacia rigidula, to be looked into by the...
Pittsburgh, PA—In the face of the controversy regarding the New York Attorney General’s targeting of major retailers , GNC Holdings, Inc. held an earnings call to discuss the company’s financial results in the first quarter of 2015. People present for the call included CEO Mike Archbold, executive vice president...
Washington, D.C.—A new report released by the Organic Trade Association has revealed new insight into the demand for U.S. organic goods in this country and overseas. According to the report, $550 million of products sold by American organic growers and exported was tracked to buyers around the world. While outpaced...
Montpelier, VT—Vermont attorney general Bill Sorrell has formally adopted regulations implementing a state law requiring labels for genetically modified foods, following the passing of the bill by state lawmakers in 2014 after months of outreach and grassroots support. These regulations specifically state that GMO foods must have a label indicating...
Parsippany, NJ—Earth Friendly Products, makers and manufacturers of over 150 green cleaning products, recently celebrated the grand opening of their new high-tech manufacturing facility on Earth Day. After the formal ribbon-cutting ceremony, attendees enjoyed a luncheon using ingredients from local New Jersey farms. Several speakers made presentations at the luncheon,...
Nepal–In the wake of a 7.8 earthquake devastating Nepal on April 25, several industry organizations have stepped in to help with supplies, food and money to aid in the relief effort. At least 7,250 were killed in the disaster, 14,122 were injured, and thousands more are without basic living essentials.
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