Vienna, Austria—Cold ambient temperatures increase vitamin A levels in humans and mice, according to a new study published in Molecular Metabolism. The vitamin A helps convert white adipose tissue into brown adipose tissue, which, a press release notes, stimulates fat burning and heat generation. There are two types of fatty...
Reading, England—A high flavanol diet could help lower blood pressure, according to a new study using data from more than 25,000 people in Norfolk, UK. Published in Scientific Reports, the study compared diet to blood pressure in the 25,000 participants—however, unlike most studies, this research did not rely on self-reporting,...
Unilever has announced results for the third quarter of 2020, including a 4.4% sales growth, according to a press release. The growth, the release says, reflects the resilience of Unilever’s portfolio and the company’s agile response to changing customer needs. Beauty & Personal Care underlying sales grew 3.8%, the press...
Green Roads has introduced new plant-based CBD sleep products. The lineup includes: CBD Sleep Capsules 30 ct, Green Roads Sweet Sleep Formula, a liquid tincture made with melatonin and added CBD and CBN oil, in a 30ml bottle; Green Roads Sweet Sleep Nightly Doses, single servings of the Sweet Sleep...
Monterey, CA—Total organic fresh produce saw double digit growth in the third quarter of 2020 in both sales and volume, according to the Q3 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report. Released by the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners, the report found that sales increased 16% and volume increased 15%...
Purdy, MO—Demand for elderberry ingredients surged as the COVID-19 pandemic set in and remains high today, making adulteration a concern. In its continued efforts to raise awareness to this problem and to combat adulteration, INS Farms announced the company’s continued commitment to the authenticity of its elderberry. A press release...
What’s Selling is a monthly review of the best-selling products determined from unit sales at six natural products stores rotated from a base of selected stores. The intention is to provide indications of sales trends.
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Scott Sensenbrenner has been elected to the Strategic Advisory Board of the American Nutrition Association. Serving as Enzymedica President & CEO since 2009, he has over 30 years of experience in the natural products industry. Sensenbrenner is a supporter of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Safe Place and Rape Crisis...
We’re asking customers to share what they love about their local natural products store. This month, the spotlight shines on one shopper’s experience at Horrocks Farm Market in Lansing, Michigan. When Mary Cassareal moved to the United States from a small town in Cuba with her family, she didn’t...
