Dallas, TX—In a national survey, seniors rated eating healthier as their number one health priority, above such other goals as losing weight, being physically active and taking more vitamins. The United States of Aging survey was conducted in spring 2014, and involved 3,279 individuals answering a range of questions by...
Middlebury, VT—The certified organic factory of bath, beauty, and cleaning product makers Vermont Soap was heavily damaged by a fire in early June, but the company is now making big steps towards rebuilding. Though nobody was in the building at the time of the blaze, some production equipment was destroyed,...
Greeley, CO—Feminine hygiene products maker Natracare is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. While only 21 years old in North America, Natracare is one of the pioneering brands credited with bringing organic and natural feminine hygiene products into the natural products industry. Taking this step was extremely difficult due to...
Phoenix, AZ—Virgo, the information distribution company behind several prominent industry events including SupplySide West, has been acquired by Informa plc under its Global Exhibition Group banner. While financial details have yet to be disclosed, it is believed that this acquisition will increase the Group’s earnings in the first full post-acquisition...
Croatia—Rice-based foods, particularly rice drinks and cereals, may present a danger to infants and small children, said a group of doctors in a recent journal publication. Rice, due to its genetic makeup and the methods used to grow it, is thought to absorb arsenic from the environment in amounts higher...
Purported false advertisement has fueled for three states to sue the makers of 5-Hour Energy. Oregon, Washington and Vermont each filed a lawsuit, claiming that 5-Hour Energy advertisements are "deceptive and misleading." Oregon filed its lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit because of the company’s accused violation of Oregon’s Unlawful Trade...
Queensland, Australia—Most consumers know that probiotics support digestive health, and now there are even reasons to consume these beneficial bacteria. New research published in the American Heart Association's journal, Hypertension, suggests that incorporating probiotics regularly into your diet may help improve blood pressure. Researchers analyzed data from nine previous studies, which...
Baltimore, MD—This year’s Natural Products Expo East 2014 promises to draw in professionals from all sectors of the natural products industry. Scheduled at the Baltimore Convention Center from September 17—September 20, the convention serves as a great opportunity for retailers to both learn about larger trends going on within the...
Rome, Italy—A new study has suggested that bergamot polyphenolic fraction (BPF) may be able to reduce small dense LDL cholesterol particles, particularly in people suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and metabolic syndrome. The study included 107 people enrolled at either the San Raffaele Interregional Research Centre for Food...
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