Insight on one of the food industry's hottest topics.On July 23rd, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599), advancing it along to the Senate with lightning speed. The bill is now in the hands of the Committee on Agriculture,...
Learn about plant-based options for your omegas needs.When dietary supplement newcomers are looking for a starting point, one of the first supplements they may think of is omegas. These healthy fats support a variety of functions in the heart, brain and eyes, and scientific studies are beginning to link balanced...
Nutritional needs and options for children of all ages.It’s a natural instinct to want the best for our children in every way possible. However, despite our efforts, many children worldwide are not getting the levels of nutrients they need, which have lasting consequences for both physical and mental health. These...
How sensitive diet foods have gone from niche to juggernaut; and what's next for the category.When we see the words gluten-free, allergen-free or dairy-free on the shelf, in many cases, our mind goes to the preventative—the idea that these foods are here to accommodate for health needs. On paper, this...
Natural options to maintain healthy blood sugar.Our bodies use nutrients from food to fuel many everyday functions—this fact is well-known. However, this relationship means that when food is converted improperly, all of these functions are at risk. One way that this relationship plays out is blood sugar imbalance. The first...
How trust and customer service turned Debra’s into a Concord staple. It’s no secret that a consequence of the natural products industry’s expansion is an increase in mergers and acquisitions, which may help sate the newfound demand for natural goods. Sometimes, the building of megabrands and megastores can also come...
The underrated role of bone flexibility. In last month’s kickoff to our Bone/Joint Health Editorial Series, we discussed bone density, as well as some of the potential options that help maintain it. However, that is only one part of a much larger equation for bone health. Many of the measures...
The evolution of the functional foods category. It’s no secret that functional foods comprise a steadily rising category, with more and more consumers seeking to improve their overall health through their food. However, as the category both expands and improves, new factors and new demographics are changing how functional foods...
The concept of a workplace has changed for many companies lately, moving toward a more casual and flexible experience. One word that may be a bit odd to see thrown around, though, is “fun,” but as it turns out, making your store more fun may be exactly what you...
Studies and advancements bring new options for eye health.While many of us turn to supplements to improve our quality of life, there are some facets of health that are often missed. One frequently overlooked category is eye health. Like any other part of the body, the eyes have specific health...
