The herbal dietary supplement market has grown over the years, and right along with it, RidgeCrest Herbals, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, has developed into one of the most vital herbal supplements makers in the natural products industry. For the past 20 years, the company has used an...
The logo of organic food certifying agency Organic Certifiers (OC) has been added to the product packaging of Bragg Live Food Products, Ventura, CA. Bragg has partnered with OC on its certification since 2004. San Antonio-TX based NatureSweet Tomatoes partnered with Susan G. Komen to fundraise in support of...
Norway—Low-carbon energy technologies, like wind and solar power, produce a net environmental benefit when compared with fossil fuels, according to a new study. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, along with help from other scientists worldwide, performed a “life-cycle assessment of electricity-supply scenarios.” The technologies studied included...
In this issue we present our 37th Annual Retailer Survey Overview, which breaks down the results for independent natural products retailers for the 12 months ending June 30, 2014. In addition, I hope you’ll feast your eyes on Retail Insights’ 2015 Retail Universe for Premium Natural, Organic Food, Supplement, and...
The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Program of Austin, TX, named John H. Cardellina II, Ph.D., as chief technical consultant and associate editor. Beaverton, OR-based Beaverton Foods, Inc. hired Michael V. Di Cristo to be its new Central regional manager. NeoCell of Irvine, CA, brought on board Rajeev Prasad to be...
In this What’s Selling Analysis, we’ve analyzed data from October to December to see what ‘s trending. In the Supplements category, Garcinia cambogia—consistently popular throughout the year—is still selling in multiple regions. Also making strong sales are probiotics and senior care supplements. Fish oil is another big seller this quarter.
Kanberra of Lancaster, NY, announced that its products are certified by the Australian Tea Tree Industry Association. Mushroom Wisdom Inc. of East Rutherford, NJ, was granted a U.S. patent on its Amycenone Lion’s Mane extract (featured in Amyloban 3399). It recognizes the “unique method of extraction that ensures efficacious...
Laval, Québec, Canada—Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. has appointed Jim Hamilton as its new president and CEO, effective February 2, 2015. An industry veteran for over 25 years, Hamilton played a leading role in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sales of dietary supplement, food, animal feed, and personal care products...
Louisville, KY—The chia seed boom is in full swing, as consumers nationwide are seeking it out due to its growing reputation as a nutritious and versatile addition to the diet. American companies, however, have been sourcing chia primarily from Latina American nations and Australia to meet demand. Recently, a company...
As the several year-old drought in California wears on with no end in sight, the state’s agriculture industry is scrambling for answers. Perhaps the hardest hit sector is organic dairy, where regulations make it harder to maintain business as usual through a severe lack of rainfall. California is the nation’s...
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