Washington, D.C.—The U.S Food and Drug Administration has issued a consumer alert against the use of the stimulant dimethylamylamine (DMAA) in illegal dietary supplements. DMAA is often found in weight-loss, muscle-building and performance-enhancing products. As of April 11 of this year, FDA received 86 reports of illness and death in...
Grain Millers, Inc. added two new members to its flax team: Linda and Glenn Pizzey, previously of Pizzey’s Milling. Oregon Cherry Growers of Salem, OR made several additions to its team with Julie Poduch, (vice president of marketing), Christian Fauser (national sales manager of foodservice) and Sue Root (field...
Gaia Herbs had a booth party to show off its new caffeine-free Herbal Energy Plus shots. Pamela’s Products celebrated its 25th anniversary with a brightly colored topsy-turvy tiered gluten-free cake. Mineral Fusion had spokesperson and actress Emmanuelle Chriqui at its booth to talk to attendees. WholeFoods had the chance...
Anaheim, CA—The 33rd annual Natural Products Expo West drew record numbers, said show organizers, with a crowd of 63,000+ industry members and 2,428 exhibiting companies. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center, March 7–10, 2013, the event showcased numerous new product launches, educational seminars and networking events. “This show is delightful,”...
The Organic Center of Washington, D.C., signed an agreement whereby USDA agricultural research scientists will research the factors that cause the presence of arsenic in organically grown rice. Funding comes from a $50,000 grant to The Organic Center from the new UNFI Foundation. A new tradeshow will debut this...
Washington, D.C.—In response to the growing number of adverse events related to energy drinks (especially from teens), three politicians—Representative Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)—investigated several companies that market energy drinks. The results of this investigation, released on April 10, revealed a label discrepancy...
If hoofing it up, down, around and beneath Capitol Hill at the 16th annual Natural Products Day taught me one thing, it’s that our elected officials must be taking their vitamins. That’s the only way they’d have the physical and mental energy to navigate the labyrinthine series of hallways, stairwells...
It’s been 25 years since Sabinsa Corporation opened its doors, and the company is still innovating every step of the way. The firm marked the event at Expo West with a cake and champagne for colleagues and friends. Sabinsa was founded by Muhammed Majeed, Ph.D., whose background in science and...
Hauppauge, NY—Thanks to Suffolk County lawmakers, popular energy drinks, like Red Bull and Monster, may no longer be easy for Long Island teens to get their hands on. Three bills were approved on March 19, and are now awaiting County Executive Steve Bellone to sign them into law. They...
The natural products industry has had some great champions on Capitol Hill in the past, and many believe a newly elected senator from New Mexico could prove to be a friend in the future. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) offered members the chance to meet Senator Martin Heinrich (D,...
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