Washington, D.C.—Virginia has become the first state in the nation to pass legislation regulating CBD as a food product, according to a press release from the Natural Products Association (NPA). In a letter to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, NPA’s CEO and President Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D. inquired about “the Administration and...
Arlington Heights, IL– J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc. announced that the company has resumed operations. As WholeFoods Magazine previously reported, Carlson had temporarily suspended all production and distribution operations on March 23 in an effort to help flatten the curve as the COVID-19 pandemic intensified throughout the country. Carlson said in a press...
Trumbull, CT—Clarion Events has announced additional April webinars designed for restaurant and foodservice professionals who are impacted by COVID-19, according to a press release. Led by industry experts and previous Clarion Event speakers, audience members will learn about creating a cash flow plan, applying hospitality skills to non-hospitality jobs, staying...
Beer Sheva, Israel—Lycored is offering a glimpse into the fields where it grows the tomatoes for its skincare ingredient Lumenato—by setting up a webcam in one of its farms in the Galilee Panhandle in Israel, according to a press release. The livestream initiative is launched just ahead of Earth Day,...
Austin, TX—The Sustainable Herbs Program (SHP) has announced the publication of the SHP Sustainability & Regenerative Practices Toolkit, according to a press release, as well as a video explaining the toolkit's purpose and content. The SHP Toolkit is an online collection of resources and best practices for the herb and...
Updated April 22, 2020 Washington, D.C.—Going against guidance from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Colorado Governor Jared Polis has ordered health food stores selling only health and nutrition-related products in the state to close during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Natural Products Association (NPA). NPA added that Colorado joins...
Washington, D.C.—Several industry associations have sent the IRS a joint letter expressing the importance of expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include dietary supplements as “medical expenses.” The letter applauds the portion of the CARES Act which restored the ability to obtain reimbursement from eligible...
Chicago, IL—Ingredion Inc. and PureCircle Ltd. have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms for Ingredion to acquire a controlling 75% stake in PureCircle, a producer of stevia sweeteners, according to a press release. The acquisition has been approved by the boards of both companies. The transaction is...
Denver, CO—NoCo Hemp Expo, in conjunction with Let’s Talk Hemp Media, is inviting the hemp community to its Earth Week Virtual Conference and Trade Show, beginning April 22, 2020, the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, according to a press release. The conference will feature live webcasts and Q&A’s on Day...
Angst over the economy, uncertainty caused by the trade war in 2019, increased competition... independent natural products retailers felt the strain last year. But how much did these factors impact the bottom line--and what insights can be gained from 2019 to help retails successfully navigate 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis?...
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