2020 changed the way we sell and buy groceries. It exposed inequities and serious issues in our food system. Reimagining a stronger and more equitable food system begins with leveling the playing field for natural retailers and brands. For example, while it is true that it costs more for organic...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 116) that recognizes the benefits of vitamin D intake for preventing respiratory infection and COVID–19 complications, and encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue guidance on...
Washington, D.C.—Effective March 15, 2021, Steve Tave will transition from his role as Director of FDA's Office of Dietary Supplements Programs (ODSP) to a new position as principal advisor in the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) commended Tave on his commitment to public health...
Washington, D.C.—Weak study design, haphazard approach, unclear results...Steve Mister, President & CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), had strong words in response to a study and accompanying commentary published February 12, 2021 online in JAMA Open Network. In the study, Effect of High-Dose Zinc and Ascorbic Acid Supplementation...
10 hard kombucha brands have banded together to commemorate World Kombucha Day on February 21, according to a press release. Boochcraft, Flying Embers Hard Kombucha, Jiant Hard Kombucha, Kombrewcha, Kyla Hard Kombucha, Local Roots Kombucha, Luna Bay Booch, Nova Easy Kombucha, Strainge Beast Hard Kombucha, and Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha...
New York, NY—Unveiled at the SENPA Natural Industry Alliance SOHO Expo, Crisp has launched its programmatic commerce platform. The software helps food brands and retailers analyze consumer behavior, identify potential supply chain disruptions, predict store and online traffic, track inventory and product performance, understand store conditions and replenish both virtual and...
Auburn, WA—Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) has announced its partnership with Cutting Costs for Celiacs, a nonprofit organization that helps families below the poverty line afford gluten-free food. The partnership will make it possible to expand reach by promoting the affordable gluten-free eating initiatives through GIG’s network. To reach those populations,...
Los Angeles, CA—Director Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell will release an educational version of their documentary, Kiss the Ground. Available in 18 languages and including on-street interviews, the 45-minute-long school version is available now at no cost to community educators. Along with the film, National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)...
Often seen as a niche market, for those in the know it’s anything but. More than 2.7 billion people game worldwide—in a market estimated to be worth more than $200 billion USD by 2023. As the multi-million prizes for esports grow, a new generation of gamers looking for an edge...
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s has announced the release of its first book, Honor Thy Label: Dr. Bronner’s Unconventional Journey to a Clean, Green and Ethical Supply Chain. Written by Dr. Gero Leson, Dr. Bronner’s Vice President of Special Operations, the book will be published March 9, 2021. Along with the book...
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