Las Vegas, NV—The Natural Products Association (NPA) MarketPlace show, held here June 23-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, presented attendees with an opportunity to celebrate the history and current mission of the NPA while discovering industry trends and making connections on the show floor. Co-located with World Tea Expo...
Joplin, MO—When devastating tornados hit Joplin, MO in May, the nation froze in its tracks as it heard news of 150+ deaths. But one retailer that did not stand still was Suzanne Charron, owner of Suzanne’s Natural Foods of Joplin, who mobilized the community to help hundreds of its displaced...
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) believes consumers need better information about supplements, and wants to have legislation enacted to make it so. The Dietary Supplement Labeling Act, he feels, will do the job. One of Durbin’s chief gripes seems to be with foods and beverages that are “taking advantage of...
Food labels. Some of us know exactly how to read them, and some of us aren’t clear about what “natural,” “Non-GMO” or even “organic” really means. Here is a short guide that can help. Organic The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program oversees the certifications for organic...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has no objection to the safety of Superba krill oil from Aker BioMarine of Oslo, Norway. The agency reviewed animal and human toxicology and clinical research data information about krill oil’s choline- containing phospholipids. Domino Foods, Wild Flavors and...
Once Again Nut Butter Celebrates 35 YearsOnce Again Nut Butter, located in Nunda, N.Y., is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Without a doubt, the company sticks to its promise of integrity like peanut butter on bread. Jeremy Thaler and his wife Constance Potter started the company in 1976 as...
Clintion, MI-based Eden Foods won an “Outstanding Cold Beverage” Sofi award from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) for its Organic Concord Grape Juice. Stevia-based sweeteners manufacturer and distributor Steviva Brands, Portland, OR, has partnered with Trek Bicycles to promote the American Diabetes Association’s 20th annual...
Columbia, MO—A recently published article in Obesity shows that eating a high-protein breakfast decreases hunger and increases one’s feeling of fullness. Clinicians chose teens that skip breakfast to participate in this study. During the three-week study, participants either continuously skipped breakfast, ate a 500-calorie breakfast or consumed a higher protein...
New data support the notion that, while all consumers may not care about their personal health, they are increasingly concerned about the sustainability of the products they buy. In a study conducted by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard and the London School of Economics, statistical methods were...
