Researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and the UNC School of Medicine conducted a study of novel coronavirus infection in human airways, published in the journal Cell. UNC reports that the findings add to evidence that wearing a mask is an important step toward limiting transmission...
Long Pond, PA—Pocono Organics, one of Rodale Institute’s largest satellite farms, announced the opening of its organic farm, food market, and cafe to the public on June 18. According to a press release, Pocono Organics is one of the largest public-facing regenerative organic farms in North America, and a global center...
Monterey, CA—Total organic fresh produce sales and volume continue their double digit growth, with May sales and volume increasing 16% from the same period in 2019, according to the May 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report released by the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. As consumers continue eating at-home, May...
New York, NY—COVID-19 is upending the food shopping patterns employed by financially insecure families, according to researchers from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. To facilitate shopping for these families and to guide policy change around this crisis, these researchers have developed a web mapping tool that details states...
At their May 19, 2020, meeting, the Brattleboro, Vermont Selectboard passed a resolution requiring face coverings to be worn by customers and employees in all retail establishments. It was part of an expanded discussion of COVID-19 and business issues. In hindsight, some independent natural products retailers believe they could have...
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Fort Wayne, IN—Berryceuticals specialist Artemis International, Inc., announced that the company is strengthening its partnership with American Botanical Council’s Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) and botanical testing specialists Alkemist Labs in investigating suspicions of adulterated elderberry ingredients entering the U.S. market as raw ingredients and in finished products. “It was...
East Windsor, NJ—Sabinsa announced that it has identified mischaracterized amla (Emblica officinalis; aka Indian gooseberry) extract with claims of high levels of natural vitamin C for sale in the marketplace. The announcement explains: Because vitamin C occurs only in trace quantities in amla, it is not economically feasible to isolate...
Virtual—Taking Control of the Immunity & Wellness Market, a virtual event powered by WholeFoods Magazine and Trust Transparency Center and the first in the Naturally Informed series, that took place June 11 and 12. The event offered retailers advice on everything from keeping customers to working with manufacturers to handling...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has released its analysis of 135 COVID-19 related warning letters that were issued by either the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or by the agencies jointly between March 6, 2020, and May 11, 2020. “The regulated dietary...
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