Cancer patients undergoing certain types of radiation treatment are prone to developing radiation-induced heart disease, especially when the heart is in the radiation area. A group led by researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences recently examined whether taking both vitamin E a-tocopherol (as Tocomin SupraBio, from Carotech,...
Ankeny, IA—Last winter (November 2012–March 2013), Swanson Health Products employees took part in the Swanson Wellness Awareness Program (SWAP) in which 120 people agreed to take EpiCor (from Embria Health Sciences, based here) to support their immune system. Of those, 72 completed a survey about their experience, and the results...
Providence, RI-based United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has acquired full equity in Trudeau Foods, a Minnesota-based natural, organic and specialty foods distributor. Trudeau Foods will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of UNFI, and the deal affords UNFI the ability to expand in the markets of Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and...
As the first U.S. government shutdown since 1995 began on the morning of October 1, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was forced to put into action a contingency plan it hoped never to use. Like nearly every other government agency and service, the effects on daily activities were set...
Barcelona, Spain—A 12-year study has found a 30% reduction in mortality among adults that consume a lot of polyphenols. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Barcelona (UB), is the first to use nutritional biomarkers instead of questionnaires to gather data regarding polyphenol intake. Polyphenols, naturally occurring compounds...
In October, NeoCell of Irvine, CA, began a three-month campaign whereby the firm promised to give 25 cents for every unit that shipped from its warehouse to Vitamin Angels. Neocell has partnered with Vitamin Angels for three years, and hopes to reach 500,000 children this year. Recently, Jessica Mulligan,...
Columbia, MO—New research from the University of Missouri (MU) suggests that high-protein snacks suppress appetite for longer periods of time than lower-protein snacks. The study, conducted by MU’s Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, was lead by Heather Leidy, Ph.D., assistant...
Aker BioMarine, with headquarters in Oslo, Norway, expanded its research team with eight new scientists. They are: Finn Myhren, Ph.D., Wenche Rasch, Ph.D., Petter-Arnt Hals, Ph.D., Stefan Hupfeld, Ph.D., Tore Duvold, Ph.D., Trygve Bergeland, Ph.D., Hanne Loken, Ph.D., and Tove Flem Jacobsen, M.Sc. Vitalah of Watsonville, CA, appointed Stuart...
Sharing a combined 100 years of professional experience, an Expo East panel of retailers shared ideas on how independent natural products retailers can continue to compete successfully not only with other independents, but also with Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, conventional supermarkets, Wal-Mart and other big-box stores, and even Internet...
After a two-month fight with esophageal cancer, Bernard “Bernie” Lucich passed away at the beginning of October. A staple at industry events for decades, Lucich was the sales manager for World Organic Corp and Licata Enterprises. He greeted many a tradeshow attendee at the Licata booth with a smile and...
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