Washington, D.C.—New legislation introduced in the Senate would expand health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) to cover dietary supplements, according to a press release from the Natural Products Association (NPA). This legislation, introduced by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), is part of NPA’s effort to...
Downers Grove, IL—Professional football wide receivers Davante Adams and Justin Jefferson are teaming up with Optimum Nutrition on “Building Better Lives,” a purpose-driven program to build awareness of the disparities in access to fitness and to provide fitness resources in underserved communities, according to a press release. The national program...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) announced that five updated entries have been posted to the AHPA Botanical Safety Handbook 2nd Ed, an online reference source with safety information on over 500 species of herbs, derived from data compiled from clinical trials, pharmacological and toxicological studies, medical case...
San Diego, CA—CV Sciences has announced financial results for Q1 2021, the period ended March 31, 2021. Results include a much broader distribution, according to a press release: Products are being sold through 7,346 stores as of March 31, an increase from 5,799 stores as of March 31, 2020. Joseph...
Virtual—From consumer research to clinical studies, science shone at the #NaturallyInformed event Nutri-Beauty: Mastering the Market. While I’ll summarize it here, this is just a small sampling: If something strikes you as interesting and/or useful for your business, it's available for you to view for free by heading to www.NaturallyInformed.net...
Chicago, IL—In partnership with Griffith Foods, Yildiz Holding, and Ingredion, Sente has introduced FoodTech: Health & Wellness, an investment program for startups worldwide all categories ranging from suppliers and raw materials to food brands. The program is seeking out startups for investments and pilot opportunities. Those selected will get assistance...
Charlotte, NC—cbdMD has received U.S. Hemp Authority Certification, according to a press release. The certification is issued by Food Chain ID. It includes a third party audit which covers topics such as maintaining a quality management system, meeting applicable ISO and cGMP standards, implementing standard operating procedures, and complying with...
Washington, D.C.—The CRN Foundation has launched Vitamin D & Me!, a consumer education website focused on vitamin D and COVID-19. The initiative shares research, videos of expert interviews, news, and education in a user-friendly format focused on U.S. consumers aged 55+, according to a press release. It tracks and summarizes...
Hauppauge, NY—ECS Nutraceuticals Group LLC has earned GMP certification from NSF International, according to a press release. Achieving this certification is a step towards validating ECS Nutraceuticals Group’s promise of high-quality hemp products, the release adds. “The NSF/ANSI 455 GMP mark indicates that an NSF International auditor has audited a...
Washington, D.C.—The Supplement Safety & Compliance Initiative (SSCI) announced the first company to meet its new safety and benchmarking standards: Natural Alternatives International (NAI). Established in 2015, SSCI is a joint effort by leading nutritional supplement retailers (including Walmart and GNC) in collaboration with the Natural Products Association (NPA) and...
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