Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 116) that recognizes the benefits of vitamin D intake for preventing respiratory infection and COVID–19 complications, and encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue guidance on...
Washington, D.C.—Effective March 15, 2021, Steve Tave will transition from his role as Director of FDA's Office of Dietary Supplements Programs (ODSP) to a new position as principal advisor in the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) commended Tave on his commitment to public health...
Washington, D.C.—Weak study design, haphazard approach, unclear results...Steve Mister, President & CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), had strong words in response to a study and accompanying commentary published February 12, 2021 online in JAMA Open Network. In the study, Effect of High-Dose Zinc and Ascorbic Acid Supplementation...
10 hard kombucha brands have banded together to commemorate World Kombucha Day on February 21, according to a press release. Boochcraft, Flying Embers Hard Kombucha, Jiant Hard Kombucha, Kombrewcha, Kyla Hard Kombucha, Local Roots Kombucha, Luna Bay Booch, Nova Easy Kombucha, Strainge Beast Hard Kombucha, and Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha...
New York, NY—Unveiled at the SENPA Natural Industry Alliance SOHO Expo, Crisp has launched its programmatic commerce platform. The software helps food brands and retailers analyze consumer behavior, identify potential supply chain disruptions, predict store and online traffic, track inventory and product performance, understand store conditions and replenish both virtual and...
Auburn, WA—Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) has announced its partnership with Cutting Costs for Celiacs, a nonprofit organization that helps families below the poverty line afford gluten-free food. The partnership will make it possible to expand reach by promoting the affordable gluten-free eating initiatives through GIG’s network. To reach those populations,...
Los Angeles, CA—Director Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell will release an educational version of their documentary, Kiss the Ground. Available in 18 languages and including on-street interviews, the 45-minute-long school version is available now at no cost to community educators. Along with the film, National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)...
Your Super has launched Moon Balance, an organic, plant-based, gluten-free, supplement powder made to balance hormones and reduce symptoms of PMS and menopause. The formulation includes six superfoods including: maca, shatavari, baobab, hibiscus, and beetroot. 2100 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Unit F. Venice, CA 90291, www.yoursuper.com...
Knott’s Foods has expanded its line of pimento cheese and spreads with the introduction of two varieties of Knott Yo Grandma’s Pimento Cheese: Pimento Cheese and Knott Yo Grandma’s Jalapeno Pimento. Both products are preservative- and gluten-free. 125 North Blakemore St., Paris, Tennessee 38242, www.knottsfoods.com...
Diana Food has launched a range of organic and animal welfare poultry solutions including hen broth and hen bone broth in both liquid and dehydrated forms; organic hen meat powder and organic hen fat. The line is non-allergenic, clean label and free from monosodium glutamate (MSG), yeast extracts, colors and...
