Ronkonkoma, NY—Nature’s Bounty has announced that it will help provide 5 million meals to families in need through Feeding America to kick off a week-long celebration that will honor the faces behind five acts of good will. The brand has also pledged to donate one meal per bottle of Nature’s...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA is warning consumers not to use nearly 50 male enhancement or weight loss products purchased through Amazon and eBay, as they have been found to contain hidden ingredients that may pose a significant health risk. This move has been applauded by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).
Since 1984, renowned scientist Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D., has been the Science Editor of WholeFoods Magazine, contributing his monthly Vitamin Connection column featuring interviews with the industry's leading experts. In December 2020, we announced Dr. Passwater's retirement. "We know you have enjoyed our popular column Vitamin Connection for decades," Heather...
Washington, D.C.—The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is out, with recommendations for babies and an unaltered recommendation regarding sugar intake. The report is published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS), and is required to be based on the preponderance of current scientific and...
Vancouver, WA—A new study has confirmed the safety of a combination of MSM and cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract (CRCE) in an animal model, according to a press release from Bergstrom Nutrition. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, notes that CBD does pose some risks, mostly in terms...
Hastings, NE—Columbia Grain International (CGI) has acquired a pulse processing facility in Hastings, NE, which will be home to CGI’s first-ever small-pack pulse line for the consumer market. A press release states that all products in the line will be grown, procured, cleaned, and processed by CGI. The company will...
Austin, TX—Chemi Nutra has been granted a new patent for Phosphatidic Acid’s (PA) ability to increase muscle mass and strength, according to a press release. The press release explains that muscle building takes place by mechanical loading—for instance, resistance exercise like weightlifting—which activates the human body’s signaling mechanism known as...
East Windsor, NJ—Sabinsa is ending 2020 with a slew of good news: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) recognized the Sami-Sabinsa Group with two awards for IP property, Founder and Chairman Dr. Muhammed Majeed was honored by the Indian Association for the Study of Traditional Asian Medicine (IASTAM), and Sabinsa...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has issued a warning letter to Whole Foods Market for engaging in a pattern of receiving and offering for sale misbranded food products under their own brand name. In a press release, FDA explains that in some cases, Whole Foods would receive finished products for repackaging and...
New York City, NY—WGSN, a global trend forecasting firm, has released a report about the vegan baking industry. Utilizing data from a custom social media Influencer Map and online retail sales, the firm found a growing interest in sustainable and healthy vegan desserts. On social media, #veganbaking jumped 35% in...
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