The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert telling shoppers that "homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children." The agency advised parents and guardians of children to trash any such products that had in their position, including items distributed by...
NBTY Inc., an herbal supplement manufacturer and distributor for brands such as Nature’s Bounty and Solgar, has agreed to exceed federal standards and conduct advanced genetic testing in an effort to confirm the identity and purity of ingredients listed on dietary supplement labels. The agreement, which was announced by the...
Vista, CA–On September 19, Dr. Bronner's a family-owned natural brand of soap and organic body care products, announced the company’s resignation from the Organic Trade Association (OTA), citing the OTA was drifting from its core principles and the association comprised its initial position against Senate Bill 764 or what critics have...
Ever wondered how prebiotic soluble fibers can change the organisms living in your gut? Well now you can! ISO Thrive has partnered with uBiome for the "Gut Health Challenge,” an opportunity to feed your gut bacteria and scientifically measure and verify how this daily practice affects the gut. How the...
On September 16th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the Branded Food Products Database, a free online resource for families, the food industry and researchers that contains nutrition details on more than 80,000 name brand prepared and packaged foods that are available at restaurants and grocery stores. "There is so...
Walnut & Olive Dip Recipe courtesy of Marisa Churchill, culinary director of TerraVia. Ingredients: Makes about 1 ½ cups 1 cup walnuts 1 cup French bread 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ½ cup Thrive® Culinary Algae Oil Salt & pepper 1/8 cup dill, finely chopped 1/3 cup green olives, such...
Bloomingdale, IL – To ensure the identity and purity of key probiotic products, NOW Foods, a family-owned business that supplies and markets vitamins, herbs, cosmetics and natural foods, has installed the Dupont RiboPrinter System, which uses “DNA-fingerprinting technology to identify specific strains of bacteria as well as unknown microorganisms.” Although...
Washington, D.C. – For the 23rd year, the Natural Products Association (NPA) will honor individuals in “government and business that have made valuable contributions” to the natural products industry during the Natural Products Expo East on September 23rd in the Baltimore Convention Center. “The Natural Products Association is once again...
