Lisa Shapiro, founder of the All Things Vegan consulting company and long-time champion of vegan causes and businesses, has passed away. Deeply connected to the vegan movement and those involved in it for over 25 years, Shapiro’s goal was to alleviate the suffering of animals through the promotion of veganism.
Orcas Naturals (formerly Orcas International) of Landing, NJ, has made some staff changes. Michael Casciano is now operations manager and Vijay Khadse was promoted to quality director. The Board of the Southeast Natural Products Association announced Debra Short is now the executive director of SENPA working alongside Carylene Reed...
Herbs, Etc. of Santa Fe, NM, revamped Herbsetc.com to offer shoppers herbal healthcare information, answer frequently asked questions and let customers buy products directly. Data from a new study presented at the American College of Cardiology suggested that aged garlic extract (AGE) lowers blood pressure and inhibits arterial calcification.
In its third-quarter financial results update, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported $41.7 million in net income, an increase of $5.4 million (14.7%) from the previous year. Sales from supermarkets grew 22% (representing 26% of UNFI’s sales), while independents’ growth was up 16.6% (comprising 32% of UNFI’s sales). Supernaturals grew...
New York—Only a few months after GNC, one of the nation’s largest supplement stores, made an agreement with New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman to change its manufacturing process, Schneiderman and Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller have sent a letter to the Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug...
It Worked For Me: Children's ClinicsClearwater, FL – The field trips that every elementary school class takes are always fun and interesting. Whether it is to the aquarium, the zoo, or the museum, the students are bound to learn a lot. But, what if the class trip is to the...
Minneapolis, MN—The USDA has verified its first non-GMO claim through its Process Verified Program(PVP), with organic food company SunOpta’s manufacturing facility. In a letter to employees from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, it was noted that while the PVP itself is not necessarily new, this is the first claim...
New York, NY—HBO’s airing of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on May 20 has caused a stir in the natural products industry for mischaracterizing the dietary supplements industry. The 16-minute segment called “In Harm’s Way” implied that no one is looking out for the military personnel who take “dangerous workout...
It Worked for Me: Moving from Employee to OwnerFrom the time personal trainer Michelle Homrich was a part-time employee at Warren Nutrition of Grand Rapids, MI, she felt a strong connection to the store. "It was a win-win situation for me," she states. "I was able to learn more about...
SENPA Organizes Southeast RoadshowNew Port Richey, FL—Southeast Natural Products Association (SENPA) is packing its bags and heading to several cities with its Strategies for Success Road Show. The tour has two prongs. SENPA members and those interested in joining the group can attend a free three-hour workshop to learn business...
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