Silver Spring, MD—On April 15, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule entitled “Infant Formula: The Addition of Minimum and Maximum Levels of Selenium to Infant Formula and Related Labeling Requirements,” which will do two things: add the nutrient selenium to the list of those required for...
Washington, D.C.—The U.S Food and Drug Administration has issued a consumer alert against the use of the stimulant dimethylamylamine (DMAA) in illegal dietary supplements. DMAA is often found in weight-loss, muscle-building and performance-enhancing products. As of April 11 of this year, FDA received 86 reports of illness and death in...
Grain Millers, Inc. added two new members to its flax team: Linda and Glenn Pizzey, previously of Pizzey’s Milling. Oregon Cherry Growers of Salem, OR made several additions to its team with Julie Poduch, (vice president of marketing), Christian Fauser (national sales manager of foodservice) and Sue Root (field...
Gaia Herbs had a booth party to show off its new caffeine-free Herbal Energy Plus shots. Pamela’s Products celebrated its 25th anniversary with a brightly colored topsy-turvy tiered gluten-free cake. Mineral Fusion had spokesperson and actress Emmanuelle Chriqui at its booth to talk to attendees. WholeFoods had the chance...
Anaheim, CA—The 33rd annual Natural Products Expo West drew record numbers, said show organizers, with a crowd of 63,000+ industry members and 2,428 exhibiting companies. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center, March 7–10, 2013, the event showcased numerous new product launches, educational seminars and networking events. “This show is delightful,”...
The Organic Center of Washington, D.C., signed an agreement whereby USDA agricultural research scientists will research the factors that cause the presence of arsenic in organically grown rice. Funding comes from a $50,000 grant to The Organic Center from the new UNFI Foundation. A new tradeshow will debut this...
Washington, D.C.—In response to the growing number of adverse events related to energy drinks (especially from teens), three politicians—Representative Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)—investigated several companies that market energy drinks. The results of this investigation, released on April 10, revealed a label discrepancy...
Held on International Women’s Day, the 2013 Women in Naturals Networking Reception (sponsored by Reserveage Organics) brought together women of diverse backgrounds who have a common love of natural.
