According to Jarrow Formulas of Los Angeles, CA, the company’s milk thistle supplement was the only one out of 10 such products to be approved for quality by ConsumerLab.com. In related news, Jarrow Formulas’ Jarro-Dophilus EPS and Fem Dophilus were found to contain the listed amount of probiotic organisms...
Rockville, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft guidance intended to help manufacturers determine whether liquid products should be labeled as beverages or supplements. The need for such guidance is strong, FDA implied, noting an increased presence of drinks labeled as dietary supplements, though their...
Austin, TX—On December 24, John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market, announced he would step down as the chain’s chairman of the board, but continue on as CEO. John Elstrott will assume the role of chairman. Mackey, who has been chairman of the retail giant since 1978, has been...
Chicago, IL—At the end of last year, Ginkgo biloba became a top story as research printed in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), published here, indicated that the herb did not prevent cognitive decline in older adults. The group came to this conclusion after analyzing data from...
The Natural Products Association announced it has a new program coordinator for its scientific and regulatory affairs department: Cara Welch, Ph.D. Rao’s Specialty Foods of New York, NY welcomed Robin Rini to its team as national sales manager for the Western USA region. The Council for Responsible Nutrition of...
Orlando, FL—The Southeast Natural Products Association gave its 2009 President’s Award to Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation of Sugar Land, TX, for its “notable contributions above and beyond commercial success.” Peggy Ranger, Southeast NPA president and owner of Peggy’s Natural foods, gave the award to Gary and Bob Barrows at SOHO...
St. Augustine, FL—In June, WholeFoods reported that Royal Wessanen nv, owner of Tree of Life, based here, wanted to sell this natural products distributor to focus on its European businesses. Now, several months later, Royal Wessanen nv announced it has found a buyer: Kehe Food Distributors of Romeoville, IL.
Anaheim, CA—The Natural Products Expo West tradeshow and exhibition will return to Anaheim, CA from March 11 through 14. The conference organizers have booked author Bill McKibben to address the crowds on “Food, Economy and 350.” McKibben, who will speak on Saturday, March 13 (8:30–10:00 a.m.), is also the...
In a notice published in the December 4 Federal Register, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ruled that boldione, desoxymethyltestosterone (DMT) and 19-nor-4,9(10)-androstadienedione will all be classified as anabolic steroids under the Controlled Substances Act. The DEA first proposed these changes in April 2008, and they are just now coming...
Seattle, WA-based Choice Organic Teas was enrolled as the first official participant in the Non-GMO Project’s Verification Program. Santa Cruz Organic of Chico, CA unveiled a refreshed logo, updated packaging and new product flavors. The rebranding will continue from now through the first quarter of 2010. Indianapolis, IN-based Endangered...
