Dublin, OH - Millions of people experience the discomfort and pain of heartburn. Finding a safe solution can be difficult since many remedies look to reduce stomach acid, which can be harmful. Such a tactic can diminish protection against bacterial infection creating additional pain. A recent pilot study shows...
Arlington, VA - The recession has not negatively affected customers' spending on organic foods in the United States as some may think, according to Facts, Figures, & The Future (F3). In fact, U.S. shoppers spent far more than Europeans in 2009 for organic foods and beverages. And, there are...
Union, NJ - Packaging experts O.Berk Company has spotted several hot packaging trends to watch out for this year. A few of these trends include sustainability, electronic-enabled packaging and smaller packaging. Sustainability is a trend because customers are seeking packaging that is both environmentally and socially responsible; this means...
Bordeaux, France—Omega-3s. You’ve probably heard that term a million times, and you’ve probably heard that these fatty acids are good for your heart, brain and skin. Now, there’s additional published data indicating that omega-3s can support a healthy mood. The study, which was recently published in Nature Neuroscience, examined...
Having a gluten intolerance doesn’t make grocery shopping simple, but now it may be easier for them to find foods that won’t make them sick. Naples, Italy—Celiac disease, once thought to be quite rare, has been found in recent years to affect about three million Americans. Having a gluten intolerance...
Bethesda, MD—The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) recently developed its third strategic plan to further research about Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM). The goals will take five years to complete, and its main objectives include informing Americans about CAM and possibly integrating CAM into the healthcare system...
Ann Arbor, MI—A new set of standards for natural personal care products is in the works from NSF International and NATRUE, who have teamed up to define the term “natural.” They are seeking to protect the integrity of verified natural personal care products. The guidelines for exactly what will...
Arizona, California—Arizona-based Sprouts Farmer’s Market and Henry’s Farmer’s Market, headquartered in California, are teaming up to prove that two heads are better than one. Both companies were founded by the same family at different periods in time, and have operated under different owners ever since. In February, they announced...
North Bergen, NJ—In its 2010 year-end report, Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. announced it had a great year with an increase in net sales of 11.4% and the opening of 47 stores. Rick Markee, Vitamin Shoppe chairman and chief executive officer, announced that the chain of stores will expand further in...
Santa Ana, CA-based Robinson Pharma Inc. received a quality certification for its compliance with the STR RQP standard of manufacturing. According to the firm, it passed a “rigorous, multi-day, in-depth inquiry into all aspects of facilities, production practices, staff training and qualifications, and ingredient and finished product testing and...
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