Washington, D.C.—In April, a survey conducted by the Natural Products Association (NPA) revealed that 95% of respondents who applied for a small business loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) had been rejected; 88% of respondents said they would reapply when additional resources become available. NPA has now conducted a...
Clermont, FL—Uncle Matt’s Organic has been sold by Dean Foods to Matt McLean, Founder and CEO of Uncle Matt’s, according to a press release. McLean sold the company to Dean Foods in 2017, where he and his wife Susan McLean continued to run the business. In November of 2019, Dean...
Pittsburgh, PA—GNC Holdings reported their first quarter 2020 results, including a net loss of $200.1 million, compared with a net loss of $15.3 million for the first quarter of 2019. A press release on the topic notes that U.S. company-owned same-store sales decreased 10.1% compared to the first quarter of...
Petaluma, CA—AminoAlta, a branded combination of two Lactobacillus paracasei strains, can increase absorption of key amino acids in plant proteins, according to a new human study published in Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. The study was performed on 15 physically active men consumed 20g of pea protein with either AminoAlta or...
Valencia, CA—Lief Labs has launched a complimentary GMP Starter Kit, which offers a guide to understanding current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations and FDA compliance for nutritional and dietary supplement brands. The kit contains examples of key documents, procedures, and regulations necessary for compliance. A press release regarding the kit...
Washington, D.C.—The National Organic Coalition (NOC) and Organic Farmers Association (OFA) submitted a letter to Congress requesting that the next coronavirus relief package include provisions to help organic farmers, farmworkers, retailers, certifiers, and other businesses withstand the challenges they face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organic farms and businesses are on...
Washington, D.C.—Texas has proposed new rules for hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products, according to a press release from the Natural Products Association (NPA). The proposal released by the Texas Department of State Health Services is intended to create rules related to: The manufacturing, processing, and distribution of consumable hemp products;...
Boston, MA—Flavonoid intake may help protect against Alzheimer’s, according to a new study from Tufts University’s Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA). The epidemiological study of 2,800 people aged 50 and older took place over 20 years, offering a long-term look at the relationship between foods...
Lake Success, NY—The Hain Celestial Group has exceeded expectations on its third quarter results, according to a press release, and has raised its 2020 fiscal year guidance. Mark L. Schiller, Hain Celestial's President and CEO, said in the release: "I am pleased to be raising our full year guidance for...
Reading, PA—Unique Pretzel Bakery is supporting the Folds of Honor Foundation to provide academic support to families of fallen and disabled service members, according to a press release. For each purchase of specially marked Original "Splits" Pretzel 11-ounce packages, Unique Pretzels will donate five cents to the foundation, the release...
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