Irvine, CA—New research conducted at the University of Mississippi Medical Center suggests that pterostilbene could be of benefit for adults who need blood pressure support. The researchers gave a branded pterostilbene (pTeroPure from ChromaDex Corporation, based here) to 80 adults (ages 54 and older) who had high total and/or LDL...
Las Vegas, NV—Industry suppliers will again gather in Las Vegas to learn about the latest in natural product ingredients and raw materials. Taking place November 5–9 at the Venetian & Sands Expo, SupplySide West again offers a blend of educational and networking events. Kicking off the show are the SupplySide...
Parents looking to support their children’s performance in schools may want to consider a new study from the University of Oxford documenting the benefits of algal DHA (life’sDHA from DSM Nutritional Lipids). The four-month study involved 362 healthy UK children (mostly ages 7–9) who typically scored low (less than 33th...
Natural Products Expo East ended on a very sad note when industry lost a good friend and colleague. Peter Eric Baskauskas died of sudden cardiac arrest on September 22 at the age of 56. Baskauskas most recently served as sales manager with UAS Labs, and previously spent over a decade working...
Expo East 2012 Wrap UpWholeFoods Magazine was pleased to honor many of the recipients of the 2012 Natural Choice Awards at Expo East. Publisher Heather Wainer and Editor/Associate Publisher Kaylynn Chiarello-Ebner visited the booths of the award winners recognized below: Now Foods’ Dan Richards and team accepts the full...
Expo East 2012 Wrap UpAfter three quarters of a century, Lundberg Family Farms is still dedicated to rice and family. They celebrated the milestone at Expo East in a room decorated with historical pictures of the company and the Lundberg family, as the current generation of company leaders mingled with...
Expo East 2012 Wrap UpCalifornia Proposition 65 was passed in that state by voters in 1986, to protect the safety of drinking water and reduce toxic substance exposure in consumer products by requiring companies to place warning labels when these toxins are present. According to Gretchen DuBeau, executive director of...
Expo East 2012 Wrap UpPart of Whole Foods Market’s success has come as a result of its efforts in engaging customers, and much of this happens through social media. At a seminar titled “What’s Behind Whole Foods Market’s Social Media Strategy?”, Whole Foods Market digital marketing manager Ryan Amirault shared...
Expo East 2012 Wrap-UpMarley Coffee, a partner company of Marley Beverage Company, LLC (makers of Marley’s Mellow Mood), showcased its ground, whole bean and single-serving packages of coffees, particularly the Jamaica Blue Mountain line, which is grown, processed and packaged on their certified organic, 52-acre Jamaican coffee farm. The chairman,...
Expo East 2012 Wrap-UpWholeFoods editors attending many of the educational sessions at Expo East 2012. The following are a few of the highlights. In a session on “Organic Product Development,” Lisa Brines of the National Organic Program told the audience that getting on and off the list of allowable ingredients...
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