The scientific community is still debating whether the benefits of using nanoparticles outweigh any potential risks, and now there is another voice to add to the mix. A large group of researchers from several institutions (including the Research Institute, University of California, Iowa State University, Konkuk University in South Korea...
Through September 30, Carlson Laboratories of Arlington Heights, IL will give part of the proceeds from Carlson for Kids products included in its new end cap package promotion to the Kids with Food Allergies Foundation. The online Nutricula Magazine (www.nutriculamagazine.com) has published its 20th issue. The magazine will soon...
Reserveage Organics of Gainesville, FL, made several new additions to its sales and marketing team. They are Amy Accardi, director of marketing; Rasa Kumar, director of sales; Suzanne Alexander Sokolow, East Coast Regional Sales Manager; Heather Spangler, Re-Body brand development and marketing; Linda Driscoll, national educator; Jenna Mucha, digital...
What’s Selling is our monthly review of what retailers from all over the country say is selling well in their stores. This month, we’ve compiled all of the data since June to see what is popular so far in 2012. By region, the Southeast showed an increase in oil sales,...
Baltimore, MD—This year’s Natural Products Expo East, running from September 19–22, is sure to impress the masses. Held at the Baltimore Convention Center, workshops, speakers and tradeshow exhibits fulfill educational needs, while events and tours will serve as ample entertainment. This year’s keynote speaker is Alice Waters, chef and author...
Washington, DC—Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Rand Paul (R-KY), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are working together to support and pass the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2011. Hemp is a non-drug oilseed and fiber variety of Cannabis, and is illegal to grow in the United States without a...
United States—One of the most devastating droughts in recent history is ongoing in the Midwest United States, and it is causing concern throughout the organic produce industry. The effects of this drought can be seen far and wide. An organic producer in southwestern Wisconsin reported losing 80% of its kale...
Washington, D.C.—Industry members have had some positive things to say about a new bill aimed at stopping the manufacturing, selling and marketing of illegal anabolic steroids masquerading as supplements and similar imitation drugs. Both the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued statements of...
Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market (WFM) had an impressive third-quarter increase, according to a financial report (ending July 1) released last week by the grocery chain giant. WFM earned $2.7 billion in Q3, marking a 14% leap from the previous quarter. Forty-week sales are $8.8 billion. The Q3 increase came with...
Recent studies into the claims of sports drinks, such as Gatorade, Powerade and the UK’s most popular drink, Lucozade, have found that many of those claims may be false. Even more pressing is that sports drinks could possibly have more negative effects than positive, depending on the situation. The British...
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