Houston, TX—COVID-19 patients have high levels of oxidative stress and damage, and markedly reduced levels of glutathione, according to a new study from researchers at Baylor College of Medicine. The results, published in Antioxidants, were found by comparing 60 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 to healthy age-matched individuals whose samples were...
PLMA has canceled its Private Label Trade Show due to the omicron variant and overall surge of COVID-19 cases. A statement on PLMA’s website additionally cites the reinstatement of corporate travel bans and international travel restrictions, adding: “The safety and health of our members, exhibitors, attendees, guests, and staff will...
A marine algae extract may help fight COVID-19, according to a test tube study published in PeerJ. The marine algae known as ulva—or “sea lettuce”—is a dietary staple in places like Japan, New Zealand, and Hawaii, according to a report from Medscape. Now, the extract—known as ulvan—has been tested in...
Arlington, VA—FMI—The Food Industry Association has released its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Holidays, a comprehensive report (research conducted by The Hartman Group) on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. grocery shopper perceptions and behaviors heading into the holiday season. The key finding: While shoppers do have concerns about the availability and...
Washington, D.C.—The CRN Foundation is applauding new meta-analyses that point to a significant link between vitamin D and COVID-19, according to a press release. “Increasing evidence suggests a link between higher vitamin D levels and lower incidence of COVID-19,” said Luke Huber, ND, MBA, vice president of scientific and regulatory...
New research has examined the link between vitamin D and COVID-19, and has found that ambient ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation—key for vitamin D production in the skin—at an individual’s place of residence was strongly protective against severe disease and death. The study was performed by researchers at Trinity College Dublin...
Philadelphia, PA--There are new safety policies for Expo East 2021, according to a press release from Informa Markets’ New Hope Network. Since February, the press release adds, Informa Markets has hosted numerous trade shows within the U.S. and around the world. The new measures: Informa is implementing a mask mandate,...
The Specialty Food Association’s Fancy Food Show 2021—the in-person component of the show—has been canceled, according to a statement. Fancy Food 24/7, the digital component of the show, will run as planned from September 27-October 8. The decision was made due to increasing concerns about the Delta variant. “The Specialty...
Portland, ME—Diversified Communications, producer of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS), announced that the 2021 conference, scheduled to take place on September 18-20, 2021, has been canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. The decision was made after the New York Hilton Midtown temporarily suspended operations and could not guarantee it would be...
Lakewood, CO—In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Natural Grocers has established The Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund, bringing the company’s charitable efforts under one umbrella. According to a press release, Heroes in Aprons provides short-term financial assistance to Natural Grocers' good4uSM crew members who experience unanticipated hardships. “Our good4u...
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