GoodBelly, a line of organic probiotic juice drinks manufactured by NextFoods, Boulder, CO, has announced its support for Get Your Guts in Gear, an annual bike ride fundraiser benefiting Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis research. GoodBelly will provide promotional support, and participants in the rides will receive information on...
Uelzen, Germany—The tragic E. coli outbreak in Europe, having taken the lives of at least 37 people mostly in Germany, has subsided at press time. Though the number of new illnesses has dwindled, the episode leaves lingering questions about organic farming in the minds of the public. Due to the...
At the most recent Codex Committee on Food Labeling (CCFL) meeting in Canada, collaborators agreed to drop ongoing work on creating labeling recommendations for and generally defining Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) products. CCFL has decided to instead compile Codex texts on the subject of GMOs as a reference guide. The...
As you think about your future, you may be wondering what your store is worth. When it comes time to sell, if you are realistic about value, you’re more likely to succeed. Many natural products retailers I know run into trouble because they confuse the emotional value their stores hold...
Bonn, Germany--Though predictions are plentiful, no one really knows exactly how much time we have to curtail the effects of climate change. The timetable with regard to climate policy, however, is set: the commitment period for the Kyoto Protocol will expire at the end of 2012.Climate delegates aim to have...
Vancouver, Canada—A new small-animal study indicates that a low-carb, high-protein diet may impede tumor growth. During this study, Gerald Krystal of British Columbia Cancer Research Centre and his team implanted human and mice tumor cells in mice and gave them one of two diets: a Western diet consisting of 55%...
Mercer County, NJ—Everyone is aware of the benefits of getting a restful night’s sleep. Now, a new study suggests that sleepy teens are more prone to crave carbohydrates.Stated the study’s lead investigator, Mahmood Siddique, director of Sleep and Wellness Medical Associates at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, “This is one...
Bordeaux, Dijon and Montpellier, France—Well-known in the kitchen as a light and tasty way to liven up food, olive oil also has been said to offer protective effects against many potentially dangerous cardiovascular risks like high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol. New research suggests consuming olive oil may...
NOW International received the Governor’s Export Award for Continuing Excellence in Exporting in the large company (over 500 employees) category from Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. This award is given to companies that “exemplify significant contributions to Illinois’ economic development in the fields of export and manufacturing, service, and agribusiness.”...
Port Charlotte, FL-based Enzymedica, Inc. recently promoted several staff members: Gary Trimble is now executive vice president, Linda Ehrke is vice president of sales and Julia Craven is vice president of national accounts. New to Enzymedica is Scott Cloud, who joined the company as executive vice president of enzyme...
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