Acquisitions, new launches, new partnerships, awards, new initiatives and more. Sarasota, FL-based Living Naturally launched an Affiliate Program through which manufacturers can showcase their brands on retail stores’ Web sites and consumer email campaigns. The Natural Marketing Institute of Harleysville, PA celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. XanGo, LLC of...
Silver Spring, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning to consumers about the potential dangers of ear candles, and is attempting to enforce regulations on the product’s major manufacturers. One manufacturer responded to WholeFoods with a point-by-point response to the FDA. Some say ear candles...
Washington, D.C.—In the wake of the filing of a lawsuit against fish oil manufacturers over alleged polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in their products, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), based here, released a statement defending the practices of these companies. The lawsuit, filed March 2nd in California, claims the...
Promotions, new hires, retirements and more. Charles (Chuck) Marble joined Wisdom Natural Brands of Gilbert, AZ, as chief operating officer, and Angus Flood will serve as the executive vice president for strategic development. Irvine, CA-based Cyvex Nutrition hired Sabrina Hinkis to be its technical manager. Hyla Cass, M.D., joined...
Port-au-Prince, Haiti—Last month, WholeFoods covered efforts by industry companies to help those affected by the earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti in January. Since the time of that publication, several other companies have offered their support: • The Planet Dog Foundation, based in Portland, ME, raised $16,000 for the National...
Arlington Heights, IL—Founded by John and Susan Carlson in 1965, Carlson Laboratories, still a family-owned and -operated business, is proud to celebrate its 45th anniversary. The Carlson family was aware of the powerful antioxidant benefits associated with vitamin E, especially in the d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate form. After seeing the health...
The Natural Products Association (NPA) is extending its standard and seal to include natural home care products. Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) is extending its standard and seal to include natural home care products. Such products include household cleaners, laundry detergents and hard surface cleaners. To acquire this seal,...
Several industry companies and associations responded to the Dietary Supplement Safety Act (DSSA, S3.002) in full force. Washington, D.C.—Last month, WholeFoods reported on proposed legislation sponsored by Arizona Senator John McCain (R-AZ) that would redefine dietary supplements and place new burdens on the dietary supplement industry. In the weeks that...
Rockville, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would like to see some extra funding in FY 2011: $146 million from the government and $601 million in industry user fees. This 23% total increase (from $3.28 billion to $4.03 billion in all) will be invested in much-needed initiatives to...
According to data collected by the Organic Trade Association of Greenfield, MA, farmers of organic cotton planted 26% more organic cotton in 2009 than they did in 2008. This is the most organic cotton planting that has taken place since 2001. The farmers who responded to the survey indicated...
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