Washington, D.C.—A bill under consideration in the Massachusetts State Legislature yesterday would place a costly burden on small businesses that are already struggling with the economic crisis related to COVID-19, according to a press release from the Natural Products Association (NPA). The proposal would require businesses to place weight loss...
Nantong, China—Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) can help prevent chronic heart failure (CHF) by regulating mitochondrial function, according to a new study published in Cardiovascular Diagnosis & Therapy. The study explains that myocardial mitochondrial dysfunction—the failure of the mitochondira in the heart—is the leading cause of CHF. This dysfunction is caused by...
Haddonfield, NJ—Reviva Labs will hold its first Virtual Zoom Demo on July 29, according to a press release. The event had participants sign up to have four product samples sent to their homes. Participants purchased tickets for $5, or they can obtain coupon codes from their local retailers for free...
East Windsor, NJ—Sabinsa has announced in a press release that several of the company’s ingredients are now Non-GMO Project Verified. The Non-GMO Project is an independent third-party verification that puts products through a comprehensive evaluation process that takes into account traceability and segregation and requires ongoing testing of ingredients at...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced that it will hold its annual flagship events virtually in 2020, according to a press release. The day-long symposium “The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science” is being renamed to “Science In Session” and splitting into two half-days, taking place Tuesday, October...
Venice, CA—Vive Organic announced that it is closing on a $13 million Series B funding round led by Monogram Capital, with participation by Cambridge SPG and Powerplant Ventures. Vive will use the capital raised to expand its digital footprint, foster its innovation pipeline, and make its plant-powered products more accessible...
Boulder, CO—Charlotte’s Web, in collaboration with Studio Number One, has unveiled a 76-acre farm art installation as the third effort of its Trust the Earth campaign. Beginning in October 2019, Charlotte's Web's "Trust the Earth" campaign has worked to open doors of access to the power of hemp for health.
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced in a press release that twelve new companies have joined the association—eight voting members and four associate members. The voting members are: Ancient Nutrition, with a mission to restore health, strength, and vitality by providing whole food nutrients to the modern world.
Washington, DC—The House of Representatives voted to approve an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would ensure that the U.S. Department of Defense may not prohibit the possession, use, or consumption of hemp products—in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local law—by members of the Armed Forces.
Landing, NJ—DolCas Biotech, LLC, has shared its zero-waste goal for its portfolio of nutraceutical ingredients. The company is committing to accelerating a full-sustainability strategy centered on upcycling, according to a press release. DolCas will pair this endeavor with ongoing clean-label initiatives. One example the press release notes of DolCas’ upcycling:...
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