Brattleboro, VT — After six years of working with Procter & Gamble, which acquired their natural products baby in 2012, Paul and Barbi Schulick of New Chapter announced that as of July 1, 2018, they parted ways with the company they launched more than 35 years ago, citing a difference...
A new study looking into the therapeutic potential of both Pterostilbene (PTS) and Resveratrol (RSV), both of which are chemically related, found that these stilbenoids may bring relief and provide treatment to those who are affected by diabetes. In the U.S., nearly 10% of the population is affected by diabetes...
Washington, D.C. -- The Farm Bill passed by the U.S. Senate leaves out multivitamins as an allowable purchase with SNAP benefits. But the fight is not over yet. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) failed to get an amendment inserted to include the benefit, which made its way through the House version.
LOS ANGELES — Califia Farms is $50 million closer to its mission of becoming the leading plant-powered food and beverage company with its latest round of funding led by Ambrosia Investments and existing investors Sun Pacific and Stripes Group. Califia will use the funding to expand its company-owned manufacturing capacity...
Seattle — PCC Community Markets has pledged to eliminate plastics in its delis by 2022. The nation’s largest co-op says it uses more than 5 million plastic deli containers each year and will replace petroleum-based plastics with biodegradable compostable containers. The move follows PCC’s earlier actions in 2015 replacing plastic...
Washington, D.C. – The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 made it through intact as the Farm Bill passed the Senate. It now goes to a Senate and House committee who will reconcile both bills before it goes back to the House and Senate floors for final passage. Senate Majority Leader...
Seattle — Drugstore industry stocks took a hit on Thursday with the announcement Amazon is buying online pharmacy PillPack, which delivers pre-sorted doses of medication in 49 states, for $1 billion. “PillPack’s visionary team has a combination of deep pharmacy experience and a focus on technology,” said Jeff Wilke,...
Los Angeles, CA — Industry pioneer Ron Udell, founder of Softgel Technologies, Inc., where he spent 25 years, was remembered warmly after news of his passing spread. He was just two weeks shy of his 70th birthday. “Ron was a good loyal friend,” said Heather Wainer, WholeFoods Magazine publisher. “Our...
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) was awarded the National Championship Trophy by the Natural Products Association (NPA) for his contributions to the success of the natural products industry. Hatch has announced he will not seek re-election this year. Other winners of the 25th annual NPA Awards presented during NPA’s The Big...
Washington, DC — In a ruling that has implications for the future of CBD as a dietary supplement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the application of GW Research LTD to make Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe...
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