Cincinnati, OH—Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the United States, plans to buy online retailer Vitacost.com Inc. for $280 million, giving the grocery giant a new inlet into the healthy-living channel. This merger comes on the heels of its purchase of the Harris Teeter supermarket chain for $2.5 billion...
This article continues our series on building consumer trust, with insight from Abraham and Gabe Nabors, owners of Mustard Seed Market and Café, given during a recent NPA webinar. One thing that Gabe and Abraham say is part of their mission is serving the needs of North Ohio, where their...
Washington, D.C. —Consumer trust is of supreme importance for retailers, translating to brand confidence and consumer loyalty, but knowing how to gain and maintain it proves is difficult. In May, WholeFoods Magazine publisher Heather Wainer moderated a webinar held by the Natural Products Association (NPA) with Abraham and Gabe Nabors,...
Galveston, TX—New research shows that most Americans may not have the optimal metabolic environment to support healthy muscle growth and strength. The imbalance of this typical eating habit consists of barely any protein during breakfast, a little protein during lunch and an overabundance of protein during dinner. The research indicates...
Cincinnati, OH—A recent study has found severely obese teens are at risk of nutritional deficiencies. The study compares the nutritional status of obese teens who had weight-loss surgery and those who did not. Both had low iron, mild anemia, and low vitamin D, and those who did not have surgery...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA), the nation’s largest nonprofit trade organization dedicated to the natural products industry, has announced that Corey Hilmas, MD, Ph.D., will serve as its new Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs. This follows two other recent major hires for the NPA; Daniel Fabricant,...
North Bergen, NJ—Frutarom Health, based here, announced the results of a clinical study in which the effects of its Go-Less ingredient helped to improve the quality of life in women. Published in the Journal of Functional Foods, the study included 120 women, aged between 35 and 70 years, suffering from...
Des Moines, IA—Biofortis, a global contract research organization, completed a new human study in which the use of Kemin’s patent-pending spearmint extract containing phenolic complex, K110-42, may help improve cognitive health and performance in older adults. The clinical study assessed both the ingredient’s tolerability as well as its effects on...
Washington, D.C.—In a Web presentation hosted by the Natural Products Association (NPA), retailers will have the opportunity to learn how to create consumer confidence and better relationships with their customers. The one hour presentation is slated for Wednesday, May 28 at 2 P.M. Eastern. The presentation, which is free for...
Hyattsville, MD—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released its latest data brief, and findings suggest some very curious results with regard to Americans and their approaches to complementary health. This study is based off of previous data taken in the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, where 34,525...
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