Washington, D.C.—On March 29, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a bisphenol-A (BPA) action plan to assess the environmental impacts of the chemical and to require testing of its environmental effects. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publicly announced its concern over the presence and...
New study published in the gastroenterology and hepatology journal Gut indicates that curcumin may be a viable option for slowing down liver damage and cirrhosis. Graz, Austria—A new study published in the gastroenterology and hepatology journal Gut indicates that curcumin may be a viable option for slowing down liver damage...
Guanajuato, Mexico—Agave plants contain substances called “fructans” that may help prevent or improve existing osteoporosis and provide other health benefits, according to research. New research presented at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) explained how fructans, molecules of fructose chained together, might increase the absorption of...
Ames, IA—A study completed at Iowa State University’s Nutrition and Wellness Center found that a diet supplemented with flaxseed significantly lowered high cholesterol levels in men. Those men that consumed at least 150 mg (approximately three tablespoons) per day saw their cholesterol levels drop by an average of just...
Pajaro, CA—SunRidge Farms, maker of natural and organic dried fruit, nuts, seeds, candies, and trail and snack mixes, has a new green initiative. The company pays employees five dollars a day to bike to and from work. For some workers, this can add up to an additional $100 a...
Portland, OR—New Seasons Market, based here, was chosen as the 2010 WholeFoods Magazine Retailer of the Year. Founded in 1999 by three families whose goal was to create a store based on the principles of community, sustainability and giving back, the company now boasts 12 locations with an average...
Secaucus, NJ— The plaintiffs in a California lawsuit against fish oil makers made waves at SupplySide East, held here in late April, with a tradeshow booth dedicated to their Web site FishOilSafety.com. The organizers of the tradeshow removed the booth for “inappropriate” behavior, which included promoting its lawsuit against...
Greenfield, MA—The United States saw a spike in organic product sales in 2009, although the economy continued to ail, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA). A 2010 Organic Industry Survey showed sales grew by 5.3%, reaching $26.6 billion; $24.8 billion in revenue came from organic food, while the...
Las Vegas, NV—This June 10 to 12, the 73rd annual Natural MarketPlace convention will be the place for natural products retailers and suppliers to learn about a new era in the business. Attendees will be educated on current issues of importance to the industry such as what to know...
Rockville, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently asking for comments and data based on its new front-of-package nutrition labeling plan. In an effort to control misleading labels, the agency is looking for public participation in the creation of a standardized format for such labeling. FDA is...
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