Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has shared an update on FDA’s position on N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) supplements, namely: Retailers shouldn’t act prematurely. In July, CRN states, FDA sent out warning letters informing companies that the FDCA prohibits companies from marketing products containing NAC as dietary supplements because the ingredient...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market has reported results for the first quarter 2021, a 13-week period ended April 4, 2021. Highlights include: Net sales of $1.6 billion; a 4% decrease from the same period in 2020 Comparable store sales growth of -9.4% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 2.2% Net...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has reported financial results for the third quarter 2021 ended March 31, 2021, in a press release. Highlights include: Net sales decreased 11% to $492.6 million compared to the prior year period. When adjusted to exclude the effects of foreign exchange, divestitures and discontinued...
Oceanside, NY—Bio Nutrition, Inc., has redesigned its website while working towards being GMP certified. The website was designed with help from 24 Stories Marketing, which—combined with a recent label update—is intended to draw customers in. “The website was updated to be a more modern and user-friendly experience for our customers,”...
In this keynote presentation, nutrition and natural beauty expert Paula Simpson introduces the science behind nutri-cosmetics. Research shows that several underlying factors can impact on the health and appearance of skin, hair and nails, with stress, nutrition and the external environment leading to imbalances in key biological systems, including in...
Washington, D.C.—The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) announced the launch of a new podcast, CHPA Chat. Hosted by Anita Brikman, SVP, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation, the podcast will feature stories and insights about trends and issues in the consumer healthcare space. In the first...
Switzerland—In a move that makes it a global leader in vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements, Nestle has entered into an agreement with KKR to acquire core brands of The Bountiful Company for USD $5.75 billion. Nature's Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan’s Pride, and Bountiful's U.S. private label business will be...
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found clinically relevant effects of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) in humans, according to a press release. NMN has previously been shown to counteract aspects of aging and to improve metabolic health in mice. In people, it is known to...
Singapore—Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) is acquiring Olde Thompson, a U.S. private label spices and seasonings manufacturer, at an enterprise value of $950 million, according to a press release. The acquisition reinforces OFI’s growth strategy of being a global leader in providing sustainable, natural, value-added food and beverage ingredients and solutions,...
A long-term study from an EU-funded project has shown that enriching infant formula milk with oligofructose-enriched inulin, branded Orafti Synergy1, can reduce the duration of infections in the first year of a baby’s life. The prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is part of the EARNEST project, an EU-funded integrated initiative...
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