It’s getting scary out there for those marketing natural products. “A lot of companies are being sued right now,” said Loren Israelsen, executive director of the United Natural Products Alliance at an Expo West session. But they can arm themselves with knowledge. That was the takeaway from “GMOs and ‘Natural’...
Expo West wasn’t just the site of numerous product launches. Several authors were also showing off their latest books at the show. The Supplement Pyramid (www.mysupplementpyramid.com), by Michael A. Smith, M.D., is a tool that guides readers on making a personalized nutrition regimen using a series of health quizzes. Michael...
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) held its annual member meeting during Expo West with some noteworthy fanfare. First, former president of Mexico Vicente Fox delivered the keynote at AHPA’s meeting and breakfast. Fox’s main message was that companies should have socially responsible business practices that serve their communities and...
Kelly Krause is now the CEO and managing partner of Atlantic Natural Foods of Nashville, NC. James C. Griffiths, Ph.D., vice president of scientific and international affairs, for Council for Responsible Nutrition, chaired a half-day symposium at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology on “Improving the...
The Organic Center held its annual VIP dinner at Expo West, with the overarching theme of organic research. Emceed by Green Living expert and television host Sara Snow, presentations highlighted The Center’s diverse research projects, such as its important new report about non-antibiotic fire blight control. Due out later this...
Austin, TX—The American Botanical Council’s (ABC) 2013 Varro E. Tyler Commercial Investment in Phytomedicinal Research Award has been presented to Wakunaga Pharmaceutical Company, LLC (Osaka, Japan). Wakunaga is the maker of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract. ABC Founder and Executive Director Mark Blumenthal said the firm earned the award due to...
In honor of its 30th anniversary, WholeFoods Magazine celebrated with industry friends at House of Blues. To all those who attended, thank you for sharing the evening with us, and for your support through these 30 years. ...
Washington, D.C.—The National Products Association (NPA), based here, has announced that Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D., will be its new chief executive officer (CEO) and executive director. Fabricant had previously served as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Director of the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs for three years. NPA President Roxanne...
In a presentation and panel discussion moderated by WholeFoods editor/associate publisher Kaylynn Chiarello-Ebner, several experts shared perspectives on the use of natural versus synthetic astaxanthin. A carotenoid naturally found in microalgae, astaxanthin is known as a potent antioxidant. The session, titled, ““Synthetic Nutraceutical Ingredients: ‘Nature Identical’ or Potentially Harmful and...
Vitamin Angels hosted its Twenty Year Celebration at the VIP Diamond Club at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Drawing a crowd of over 700 people, guests enjoyed food and drinks, and had the chance to use batting cages, take pictures in a party photo booth and more. Guests were also treated...
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