Columbus, OH—Saturated fat may hinder the ability to concentrate, according to new research from Ohio State University. The study was performed on 51 women. They completed a baseline assessment of their attention during a morning visit to the lab. They then ate a high-fat meal—eggs, biscuits, turkey sausage, and gravy.
New York, NY—Elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac disease in young people, according to new research from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health. Researchers analyzed levels of toxic chemicals in...
To all the essential works in the natural products industry, we thank you. We know going into work now is not the same as it was pre-pandemic, and WholeFoods Magazine is proud to support the retailers on the frontlines who keep this industry moving and keep this nation nourished. So...
The American Conference Institute (ACI) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) are putting on the 8th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements—virtually. It will be held on June 23-24. Over 35 speakers will provide insights on topics ranging from supply chain integrity to post-, pre-, and...
New York, NY–Nielsen Global Connect announced the rollout of its Retail Pricing Analytics application tools. This application can help bring stability to an unstable pricing landscape, Nielsen said, noting that amid the COVID-19 crisis, geopolitical and supply chain hurdles have driven inflation among nearly 80% of Nielsen U.S. measured product...
New York, NY–New reports fueled by Nielsen data show how COVID-19 is impacting consumer purchases, with organic produce and private label showing gains. Organic Produce Total organic fresh produce sales continued on an upward trend in April, increasing 18% from 2019, according to the April 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report released...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation (CRNF) and the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) have announced in a press release that the CRN/NAD program will conclude on July 1, 2020. The program was launched in 2006, and has served as a self-regulatory initiative to monitor and promote...
Auburn, WA—The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) certified 273 products from 23 brands as gluten-free from January through April, according to a press release from the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG). GFCO certifies the product to 10 parts per million or less of gluten, performs both planned and unannounced site audits, and...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has announced preliminary third quarter results, bundled in with a COVID-19 business update and an announcement of the actions the company is taking to protect the health and safety of its associates and to care for local communities. Steven L. Spinner, Chairman and CEO...
Garden Grove, CA—Alkemist Labs is issuing a warning to the dietary supplements industry: Some ingredient suppliers and marketing companies have been altering valid lab reports and using those falsified reports to market their products, according to a press release. These falsifications have not been limited to Alkemist's reports. These alterations...
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