Paris, France—Taking fish oil supplements may change the physical structure of the brain, according to research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease, located here. A group from the Rhode Island Hospital Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center followed 819 older individuals experiencing normal cognition, mild cognitive decline...
Rockville, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken news steps to create a standard definition for the term “gluten-free,” according to a new consumer update. FDA feels such a definition is needed to “eliminate uncertainty about how food producers may label their products” and to make sure...
A decades-old natural products retailer in New York City has been learning the value of starting from scratch over the past few months. Westerly Natural Market, perched on the corner of 54th Street and Eighth Avenue, didn’t have much choice in the matter after an electrical fire rendered the...
NOW International received the Governor’s Export Award for Continuing Excellence in Exporting in the large company (over 500 employees) category from Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. This award is given to companies that “exemplify significant contributions to Illinois’ economic development in the fields of export and manufacturing, service, and agribusiness.”...
Port Charlotte, FL-based Enzymedica, Inc. recently promoted several staff members: Gary Trimble is now executive vice president, Linda Ehrke is vice president of sales and Julia Craven is vice president of national accounts. New to Enzymedica is Scott Cloud, who joined the company as executive vice president of enzyme...
New York, NY—It’s a good time to sell natural and organic foods. According to market research firm Packaged Facts, U.S. retailers sold nearly $39 billion worth of natural and organic foods and drinks in 2010. The figure marks a 9% increase over 2009 figures and a 63% leap over 2006...
Rockville, MD—The labeling and marketing of sunscreens just got a whole lot harder. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new rules that introduce revised parameters for what sunscreen manufacturers can say about their products. Effective as early as June 2012, products that have an SPF of less...
Las Vegas, NV—The Natural Products Association (NPA) MarketPlace show, held here June 23-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, presented attendees with an opportunity to celebrate the history and current mission of the NPA while discovering industry trends and making connections on the show floor. Co-located with World Tea Expo...
Joplin, MO—When devastating tornados hit Joplin, MO in May, the nation froze in its tracks as it heard news of 150+ deaths. But one retailer that did not stand still was Suzanne Charron, owner of Suzanne’s Natural Foods of Joplin, who mobilized the community to help hundreds of its displaced...
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) believes consumers need better information about supplements, and wants to have legislation enacted to make it so. The Dietary Supplement Labeling Act, he feels, will do the job. One of Durbin’s chief gripes seems to be with foods and beverages that are “taking advantage of...
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