Virtual—How has COVID-19 impacted claims substantiation across a variety of wellness products? What are the best practices for compliant influencer marketing and social media reviews? These questions and more will be answered at the American Conference Institute's 4th Annual Forum on Advertising Claims Substantiation. The event will take place virtually February 3-4, 2021, with advertising...
The holidays are going to look a little different this year. It's likely that some of the family won't be traveling in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19. For the families changing up the plans and serving a smaller crowd, one 4th Generation Turkey Farmer is stepping up to...
Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that it has reached new long-term labor agreements with drivers at its Hudson Valley distribution center in Montgomery, NY (represented by Teamsters Local 445) and frontline workers at its California distribution centers in Commerce, Stockton and Santa Fe Springs (represented by Teamsters Locals...
Cleveland, OH—Melatonin may be a viable treatment option for COVID-19, according to a new study led by Cleveland Clinic. The study, published in PLOS Biology, used a novel artificial intelligence platform developed by Lerner Research Institute intended to identify possible drugs that could be repurposed for use in COVID-19 treatment.
Customers will pay more for food and beverages containing sustainably produced ingredients, according to new research from Palsgaard. The company surveyed over 600 people in four countries, a press release says. It found that while COVID-19 has increased focus on price, the pandemic has not distracted consumers from environmental issues.
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. has reported results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2020, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.6 billion; a 9.5% increase from the same period in 2019 Comparable store sales growth of 4.2% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 5.7%...
Orlando, FL—On December 10-13, industry members will gather in person at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando for SOHO Expo 2020, the “show with a Big and Natural Heart." The trade show and convention has been produced since 1971 by SENPA, a non-profit trade association with proceeds...
Purdy, MO—Demand for elderberry ingredients surged as the COVID-19 pandemic set in and remains high today, making adulteration a concern. In its continued efforts to raise awareness to this problem and to combat adulteration, INS Farms announced the company’s continued commitment to the authenticity of its elderberry. A press release...
Low levels of plasma zinc are associated with poorer survival outcomes in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to new research presented at the 2020 ESCMID Conference on Coronavirus Disease. The study involved a retrospective analysis of symptomatic COVID-19 patients admitted to a tertiary university hospital in Barcelona, Spain, between March...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that its annual conference, The Big Natural, will take place virtually on November 30-December 1. The event will offer industry-driven educational sessions, workshop programming, case studies, interactive discussions, and networking, and will give attendees access to experts in the midst of the COVID-19...
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