UNFI is taking action to "enhance profitability, speed decision-making and reduce administrative layers, primarily by consolidating from four operating regions to three." As part of the restructuring, UNFI will eliminate approximately 150 roles.

The push to restrict access to supplements has take a step forward in New York. New York Assembly Bill 5610-D relates to establishing restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building.

The latest COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS-Web) has determined that daily multivitamin supplementation, compared with placebo, improves memory in older adults.

Luker Chocolate, a Colombian B4B chocolate manufacturer, has announced that they are now B Corporation certified, which highlights their dedication to using business as a force for good and driving transformational change in the cocoa industry. 

Sabinsa announced that its branded ingredient Curcumin C3 Complex is the subject of two recently published clinical trials that explored the uses of C3 Complex to support healthy aging.

Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) has released an overview of benchmark data from its Gender Representation in Nutraceutical Industry Leadership Survey, which comparable to corporate leadership in general and in similar industries.

The International Probiotics Association (IPA), a partner of Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN), announced a collaboration profiling IPA’s "Women of Wisdom" in podcast interviews with women in leadership roles within IPA and IPA member companies.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has submitted a Citizen Petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling for the agency to reconsider its interpretation of the Drug Preclusion Clause. 

Earlier this year, the natural products industry gathered in Anaheim, CA, for the largest trade show in the naturals space, Natural Products Expo West. From plant-based proteins to sustainable packaging, here are some of the major trends we spotted and the brands leading the charge.

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