New York, NY—Shoppers are distrustful of chemicals and are shunning them in personal care products. Such are the findings from a new report from market research firm Mintel called Facial Skincare and Anti-Aging, U.S. Mintel surveyed a group of 1,613 adults that use skincare products. The investigators found 14% of...
Philadelphia, PA—Philadelphia has become the first major U.S. city to approve a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. With a vote of 13-4, the City Council passed the bill on June 16. One major selling point was that the estimated $91 million the tax could bring each year would significantly boost the...
Columbus, OH—The National Products Association (NPA) Midwest will again present the “Summer Splash” Convention and MAHO Expo, on July 22–24 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. The three-day event, which brings associations retailers, exhibitors and industry professionals together to gain insight on important legislative updates, educational information, show specials, product...
The Clorox Co. has purchased digestive health specialist Renew Life of Palm Harbor, FL, for $290 million. Whole Foods Market of Austin, TX, recently opened its first 365 by Whole Foods store with several more to come. Within two years, at least 19 locations will be spread throughout the country...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) pulled together more than 60 dietary supplement industry leaders to participate in its annual Day on the Hill.The 2016 event was held June 8. The lobbying event gave industry members the chance to have “in-depth, face-to-face conversations with key legislators and their staff...
Going green is all the rage right now, but many business owners question whether it is possible to do so without a large investment. Here are six economical ways to get the ball rolling (1): 1. Use compact-fluorescent lights (CFL) or LED lights. Although initially the price per bulb is...
Michael Bush was promoted to president of Ganeden, based in Cleveland, OH. Des Moines, IA-based Kemin has two new members of its protein and grains group: Amanda King, technical services manager, and Kyle Andernacht, product manager for proteins. Enzymedica of Venice, FL, hired Kevin Tautkus to be its new executive...
Chicago, IL—The first annual Healthy & Natural Show was held May 5–7 at the Chicago Navy Pier with over 1,100 attendees and 125 exhibiting companies. Produced by William Reed Business Media in conjunction with FoodNavigator-USA and NutraIngredients-USA, the show is scheduled to return next year, May 4–6. The Midwest has...
South Plainfield, NJ—WholeFoods Magazine has relaunched WholeFoodsMagazine.com. “While we loved our old site and got a great response from it, we wanted to refresh its look and add some new features that will benefit natural products businesses,” states Heather Wainer, WholeFoods publisher. The new site is not only easier to...
Orlando, FL—Ingredient Marketplace, hosted by Informa Exhibitions, pulled together nearly 2,400 international health, nutrition and beauty buyers in Orlando at the end of April. Some 45% of this group were first-time attendees. As part of its educational program, Informa offered data and analysis from its Mind of the Consumer study,...
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