Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has launched a new video series titled “4 Things to Know,” intended to explain complex dietary supplement industry topics to non-industry audiences. The series is hosted by expert CRN staffers, a press release on the topic notes. “Industry issues can get complicated quickly,”...
Chicago, IL—Pre Brands has donated 6,000 pounds of lean beef to Inspiration Kitchens, a company that provides emergency food assistance to those in need in Chicago. Since April, charity has produced over 13,000 meals and the aims to produce more than 90,000 meals in 2021. “Pre is committed to making...
Naperville, IL—This past October 19-20, KeHE hosted Diversity TrendFinder, a virtual two day event which gave 100 diverse suppliers a chance to pitch products directly to the Distributors’ Category Management team and fast track them into distribution. “Emerging brands that are new to the market have challenges in gaining distribution.
Washington, D.C.—The National Products Association (NPA) has welcomed new Congress members with a letter expressing concern regarding the lack of action from the FDA on both cannabidiol (CBD) enforcement and counterfeit products entering the U.S., according to a press release. The letter stated: “The Agency has had ample opportunities to...
Hunt Valley, MD—McCormick & Company Inc. has purchased 100% of the shares of FONA International, LLC, and certain of its affiliates, according to a press release. The business was acquired for $710 million in cash. "McCormick has a history of creating value through acquisitions,” said Lawrence E. Kurzius, Chairman, President,...
Haifa Bay, Israel—Gadot Industries is now offering a sustainable supply of its zinc citrate, zinc gluconate, zinc picolinate, and ready-to-use zinc chewables, according to a press release. “Zinc is an essential trace element that is vital for our immune system,” explains Ohad Cohen, CEO of Gadot, in the press release.
Austin, TX—Chemi Nutra is celebrating its 20th anniversary, according to a press release. U.S.-based Chemi Nutra is a wholly owned business unit of Chemi SpA, Milan, Italy, and part of Italfarmaco SpA, located in Milan and founded in 1938. The press release notes that the Italfarmaco Group is known for...
South Plainfield, N.J. — Attention natural products retailers! Voting has officially opened for the Annual Natural Choice Awards 2021. Every year, natural products retailers choose the products that have had the greatest impact on their businesses by filling out an online ballot that makes it easy to vote on 20 categories in the supplements,...
Columbus, OH—Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) whose encounters with racism have had lasting harm may benefit from a single positive experience on a psychedelic drug, according to a new study from Ohio State University. The researchers recruited participants in the United States and Canada, assembling a sample of...
Silver Spring, MD—AHPA has updated the online Botanical Safety Handbook 2nd edition to include new information for four additional botanicals, according to a press release. Updated entries include: Gotu kola was updated after a review identified additional clinical trial, case report, pharmacology, and toxicity studies; Lemon balm was revised after...
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