Boulder, CO—Extract Labs announced in a press release that it is funding cancer research currently being conducted at Colorado State University at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Researchers at CSU are conducting lab-based research on the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) against canine glioma cells, or brain and spinal...
Naperville, IL—KeHE’s Product Innovation Gurus have summarized the top five trends to watch in 2020, according to a press release. Those trends: Nootropics—These substances that boost brain performance will find their way into foods, beverages, beauty products, and supplements. The release cites IRI/SPINS sales data showing that nootropics have seen...
Champaign, IL—Caffeine may offset some of the negative health effects of a diet high in fat and sugar, according to an animal study from the University of Illinois. According to a report on the study from the University, caffeine may reduce the storage of lipids in fat cells, limit weight...
Washington, D.C.—89% of U.S. consumers would like retailers to offer digital receipts as an option to consumers, and millennials and younger Americans are leading that charge, according to a new survey from Green America. Key findings, according to a press release: Nearly 40% of respondents have already signed up for...
The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) has launched a plant-based meat test with Kroger, according to a press release. 60 Kroger stores across Denver, Indiana, and Illinois now sport three-foot plant-based meat sets within the conventional meat department. The goal is to measure the impact of changing plant-based meat placement...
We’re asking shoppers to share what they love about their local natural products market. This month, the spotlight shines on one shopper’s experience at Chamberlin's Natural Foods in Orlando, FL. In 2010, Dawn Burnett, a divorce coach, wellness strategist, author and writer who seeks out natural and organic products, was...
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.
The Hain Celestial Group appointed Javier H. Idrovo as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Idrovo previously held leadership positions at The Hershey Company and Dole Food Company. Amin Talati Wasserman, LLP has announced that regulatory attorney Shelly Garg has joined the firm as a partner, working from a...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our selection of Senator Mitch McConnell as 2019 Person of the Year (POTY) was met with strong feedback—both positive and negative. We were called bold and brave...and also crazy. As we noted in the December issue, “Person of the Year is not an award. It’s a recognition of the person...
