Guangzhou, China—Shoppers know that calcium and vitamin D support healthy bones. But does carotenoid intake play a role in bone mineral density (BMD)? Yes, according to new research from a group of Chinese investigators. In a large study of 1,898 women and 933 men (averaging 6o years old), researchers took...
For the second straight year, entrepreneurs and investors came together for adVentures Academy, an investment summit that helps build skills that can be applied to growing young businesses. Intended to address the frustration of growing companies hitting the same “bumps and bruises,” Alissa Sears, co-founder of adVentures Academy and...
New Port Richey, FL—Building upong the success of its 2015 event, Southeast Natural Products Association (SENPA) is again visiting several cities with its Strategies for Success Road Show and Education event. SENPA hopes visiting several cities in its region Atlanta retailers at a 2015 Strategies for Success Road Show and Education event.
Uniondale, NY—The Hain Celestial Group, headquartered here, recently announced plans to reorganize the company in an effort to make “a stronger combined company by optimizing synergies, reducing investment in certain businesses and consolidating some functions to ensure the long-term health of the new Hain Celestial Group.” Celestial Seasons is slated...
Palm Harbor, FL—The Clorox Co. has purchased digestive health specialist Renew Life for $290 million. Private equity firm Swander Pace Capital was Renew Life's partner before the Clorox acquisition and helped grow the brand into a top-selling probiotic brand in the natural sector, according to a press release. “The Swander...
New York, NY—The American Conference Institute (ACI) in conjunction with the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) will again present the fourth annual CRN/ACI Dietary Supplement Legal and Regulatory Conference. Taking place June 27–28 at The Andaz Wall Street in New York, NY, several leading counsel and regulatory and compliance executives...
CVS Pharmacy has announced a voluntary recall of select cases of Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea, after being notified by the manufacturer that the product could potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. According to the news release, the tea contains an ingredient that tested positive for the bacteria...
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will hold its next meeting April 25-27, 2016 in Washington, D.C. In addition to receiving public comment at the face-to-face meeting in the nations's capital, the NOSB will listen to oral public comments during a premeeting webinar. The webinar, which is part of the...
On March 31st, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued 14 warning letters to manufacturers that illegally included methylsynephrine, also known as oxilofrine, in illegal sports supplements. Soon after, Pieter Cohen, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, and NSF International, published a study conducted in partnership with...
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that certified organic operations have seen significant growth. According to data released by the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP), the amount of domestic organic operations have increased by nearly 12% between 2014 and 2015, the highest growth rate...
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