Alexandria, VA--Dr. John Hathcock, who served as senior vice president, scientific & international affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) until his retirement in 2012, passed away on April 30, 2019. Those who knew Dr. Hathcock reflected on what a honor it was to have worked beside him. Announcing...
Sydney, Australia—“Everything in moderation” goes for good things, too. Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), used for muscle building, can cause serotonin depletion, leading to overeating and depression—but not, importantly, because BCAAs are harmful, according to a study published in Nature Metabolism. Rather, a press release on the study reports, it’s...
Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2019, in a press release. Net sales saw a 10% increase from Q1 2018. Other highlights include: Comparable store sales growth of 1.4% Net income of $56 million, compared to $67 million from Q1 2018 Raised...
Silver Spring, MD—The FDA is taking steps to “usher the U.S. into a new era of smarter food safety,” according to a statement from acting commissioner Ned Sharpless, M.D., and deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas. The statement opens by acknowledging that technology has altered the way we eat: We’ve moved away...
Washington, DC—The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N) announced the addition of three new members to their Board of Directors, as well as the election of a new treasurer. The new members are: Naomi Whittel, New York Times best-selling author of Glow15 and founder of Reserveage Nutrition. According to a...
Bethesda, MD—Taking a folic acid supplement daily before pregnancy may reduce the risk of pregnancy-related diabetes, according to a study published in Diabetes Care. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, found in foods including leafy green vegetables, nuts, peas, and beans. A press release on the study notes...
Portland, OR—The Organic Snacks Market is expected to reach $24.03 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2018 to 2025, according to a press release from Allied Market Research (AMR). AMR recently released a report on the Organic Snacks Market, according to the release, which offers a...
New York, NY—The Plant Based World Conference & Expo will offer culinary demonstrations, hear from plant-based experts, and taste the latest products, according to a press release. Ben Davis, content & communications director at Plant Based World, said in the release: “The Expo Hall will be the center point of...
New York, NY; Las Vegas, NV—As Burger King plans to roll out Impossible Whoppers countrywide, Qdoba is adding Impossible items to their menu. While Burger King initially introduced the Impossible Whopper at the beginning of the month, the company held off on a country-wide launch until it was sure customers...
West Caldwell, NJ—Vitaquest International is launching a comprehensive quality initiative intended to help Vitaquest reach its goal of being an industry leader in overall quality, according to a press release. The initiative is called TotalQ Commitment to Quality, according to the release, and it draws upon the company’s activities in...
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