Expo East 2012 Wrap-UpWholeFoods editors attending many of the educational sessions at Expo East 2012. The following are a few of the highlights. In a session on “Organic Product Development,” Lisa Brines of the National Organic Program told the audience that getting on and off the list of allowable ingredients...
Expo East 2012 Wrap-UpBaltimore, MD—Natural Products Expo East brought together a strong educational program and a large tradeshow of 1,550 exhibits at the Baltimore Convention Center, September 19–22, 2012. According to show organizers, over 21,000 industry members were in attendance. The tradeshow featured several newcomers to the natural channel, including...
Expo East 2012 Wrap-UpWomen who dream of being leaders have a new resource at their disposal, thanks to the D.A.W.N. (Developing and Advancing Women in Naturals) Network. The D.A.W.N. Institute was announced during the Women in Naturals networking event (sponsored by Reserveage Organics) by Naomi Whittel, CEO of Reserveage Organics...
Expo East 2012 Wrap UpAn extensive study into the buying habits of organic shoppers has found some surprises about the current state and the future of the organic industry, according to Maryellen Molyneaux, president of the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) in “State of the Organic Industry.” The collaborative study between...
Rockville, MD—While many Americans have been cutting back their spending during the recession, nutritional supplements are one area that has not been affected. In fact, according to the report released by Packaged Facts, Nutritional Supplements in the U.S., supplement sales increased 7% to $11.5 billion in 2012, and are projected...
Topical BioMedics of Rhinebeck, NY is holding its second annual “Where in the World is Topricin” photo contest. Contestants can submit photos showing Topricin in a travel setting for the chance to win. Entries are due Oct. 31, 2012. Prizes include gift packages of Topricin. Ontario, Canada-based Diva International redesigned its...
Enzymedica of Port Charlotte, FL, promoted Gary Trimble to director of personnel and Scott Cloud to executive vice president of sales. Lundberg Family Farms, based in Richvale, CA, announced that Mark Lundberg was elected chairman of the board. NeoCell of Santa Ana, CA hired Tim Mount as brand educator.
Stanford, CA—Findings from a recent Stanford University study have caused a stir in the organic industry. According to the study’s data, organic foods may not be any more healthy or nutritional than their conventionally grown counterparts. Researchers analyzed 237 studies, some comparing the nutrients levels of organic- and conventional-grown diets,...
Washington, D.C.—Two of the major forces in the organic agriculture and products industry will now merge together under one roof. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) will assume administrative responsibilities for The Organic Center, which will move its headquarters here from Boulder, CO. The Organic Center has traditionally been a scientific...
London, United Kingdom—The bad news continues for proponents of DMAA (dimethylamylamine). U.K. regulators have decided to ban a popular sports supplement that contains the ingredient. On August 28, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA, which ensures “medicines and medical devices work and are acceptably safe”) ruled that Jack3D is...
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