Boulder, CO—The a2 Milk Company announced strong results at its Annual Meeting in Melbourne, Australia. It reported its results for the first four months of the 2019 fiscal year. It posted a 58.5% gain in operating EBITDA, and increased distribution in the U.S. region by 50% since the end of...
Washington, D.C.— Following reports of serious adverse events associated with the use of tianeptine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to two companies for the illegal marketing of products labeled as dietary supplements that contain the chemical compound. Tianeptine is not approved for any...
HAUPPAUGE, NY—One-stop dietary supplement provider, Makers Nutrition is giving back this holiday season by holding a food drive for the Island Harvest Food Bank, far exceeding last year’s goal. This season they wanted to focus on giving to those who are facing hard times this Thanksgiving. "We are absolutely thrilled to...
Washington, D.C.—The CDC is advising consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell any romaine lettuce, as it investigates an outbreak of E. coli, according to a press release. The CDC, public health officials in several states and Canada, and the FDA are investigating the outbreak. 32 illnesses...
Washington, D.C.—The FDA has found credible evidence to support a qualified health claim that consuming oleic acid may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a statement made Monday. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fat found in olive oil, sunflower oil, canola oil, meat, cheese, eggs, and avocados,...
An updated review of clinical trials regarding omega-3 intake and premature birth has found that supplementation with omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy can reduce the risk of having a preterm baby. The review looked at randomized controlled trials comparing omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy with placebo or no...
Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s, maker of natural soaps and body care products, is on track to donate $750,000 this year, by the end of 2018, according to a press release. This will mark the fifth year of their philanthropy program, in which they support animal advocacy and farmed animal protection efforts.
San Francisco, CA—Funding Circle, a global small business loans platform, published a survey revealing that 3 in 4 Amazon Prime members would rather pay extra for items at local businesses than buy the same items on Amazon. Specifically, 76% of Amazon Prime members, as well as 77% of all consumers,...
Philadelphia, PA – The Soulfull project has donated one million servings of hot cereal, and intends to expand cross-country to broaden its impact, according to the company’s press release. The project has a buy-one, give-one business model. Its mission is to make high-quality, nutritious food more accessible. “Giving back to...
Oakland, CA—The next trial regarding Bayer/Monsanto’s Roundup has been scheduled for March, according to Reuters. Superior Court Judge Ioana Petrou granted an expedited trial to Alva and Alberta Pilliod, who were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2011 and 2015, respectively. They claim their cancers were caused by their regular use...
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