Austin, TX—Recent statistics published in HerbalGram show that herbal dietary supplement sales in 2013 rose by 7.9% in the mainstream retail markets in the United States, reaching a total figure of approximately six billion dollars for the first time ever. Herbalgram defines the mainstream market channel as food, drug, and...
New York, NY— Nutritional supplement maker Twinlab Corporation has been acquired by Twinlab Consolidation Corporation (TCC) a strategic employee-owned company. The intention of this acquisition was to strengthen an existing brand and create new wealth by expanding distribution channels, increasing manufacturing capacity, and customer-centric management dedicated to serving the health...
Denver, CO—Another GMO labeling ballot initiative will be put to a popular vote, thanks to a successful signature campaign in Colorado. Supporters of Proposition 105 to label genetically modified foods gathered almost 125,000 valid signatures, almost 40,000 more than required, and submitted them to the Colorado Secretary of State. Voters...
A look into the non-profit’s worldwide impact and its goals for the future.Vitamin Angels, founded by Howard Schiffer, has grown significantly since its humble beginnings in 1994. For the past 20 years, the non-profit organization has created a domestic and international presence to help undernourished populations gain access to essential...
The Natural Health Research Institute (NHRI) will co-sponsor, “Debate on Micronutrient Supplementation—Part One: Chromium and Vitamin D” at the American College of Nutrition annual conference, October 15–18 in San Antonio, TX. The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced that political analyst Jim VandeHei will speak at The Conference: CRN’s Annual...
InterHealth Nutraceuticals of Benicia, CA, hired Jonathan Hull, Ph.D., to be its new senior scientist. Agro Innova Co. of Weston, FL, welcomed Andy Sotolongo as vice president of sales for the Suavva brand. La Crosse, WI-based Agropur Ingredients has made Rob Hollnagel, Jr., the director of contract manufacturing for...
Columbus, OH—The Midwest regional office of the Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Summer Splash event, boasting a strong showing and growth from the previous year. Marcy Kraft, executive director of the group, stated, “NPA Midwest/MAHO had the best show since its reintroduction to the show scene in 2011,...
Greeley, CO—Feminine hygiene products maker Natracare is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. While only 21 years old in North America, Natracare is one of the pioneering brands credited with bringing organic and natural feminine hygiene products into the natural products industry. Taking this step was extremely difficult due to...
Phoenix, AZ—Virgo, the information distribution company behind several prominent industry events including SupplySide West, has been acquired by Informa plc under its Global Exhibition Group banner. While financial details have yet to be disclosed, it is believed that this acquisition will increase the Group’s earnings in the first full post-acquisition...
Purported false advertisement has fueled for three states to sue the makers of 5-Hour Energy. Oregon, Washington and Vermont each filed a lawsuit, claiming that 5-Hour Energy advertisements are "deceptive and misleading." Oregon filed its lawsuit in Multnomah County Circuit because of the company’s accused violation of Oregon’s Unlawful Trade...
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