The Importance of Supply Chain Transparency Labeling Should Be Simple Transparency is Natural In light of current debates within the industry regarding labeling, it might be good to take a simple look at how GMOs could and should be labeled (without much fuss) through every step of the supply chain.
As scientific data increasingly highlights the health benefits of Black Elderberry, this ancient plant is winning new hearts and minds. Packed with antiviral and antibacterial power, elderberry is on the vanguard of a global trend towards more functional foods and healthy living. And, a growing consumer demand is driving the food...
To say that there is an epidemic of pain is a vast understatement. Whether due to arthritis, injury, or a chronic condition, everyone is looking for the right answer. But most over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs are highly dangerous when used long term. In fact, even frequent short term...
The challenges of today's world including climate change, global warming, environmental degradation, agricultural pollution, poverty, disease, crime, war and terrorism, all impact the natural products industry and the organic supply chain. Consumers, the target market for your business products and services, are now in growing numbers demanding environmental and...
Be the Natural Industry Change You Want to SeeStaying informed is essential for natural products industry leaders to drive positive and progressive natural industry change.CEOs as well as company quality assurance and research development teams have to stay ahead of the newest industry news to make intelligent, safe, and healthy...
Have you ever ended the day and just felt exhausted? But couldn’t sleep? One evening, I came home from the office and felt this exact way. I had still not caught up from a time zone-crossing-travel-stint and, although I adore my patients, I put my heart and soul into...
Here is an inversion of the famous phrase that encourages people to "Think Globally, Act Locally," a slogan attributed to the late Patrick Geddes, a Scottish biologist, geographer, philanthropist and pioneering town planner: "Think Locally, Act Globally" because, when you travel abroad (for work or leisure), your body does not...
A diet consisting of whole foods should be part of any wellness program or daily routine. Aside from the health benefits, which are too many to cite in a single sentence, there is an emotional reward to maintaining a balanced selection of fruits, vegetables and lean protein: You begin to...
For consumers wanting to brush up on their label reading skills, don't overlook the important labels on fresh produce. Although the USDA Organic and Non-GMO verification project seals are easily seen on packaged foods, greater care is needed when purchasing individually packed fresh fruits and vegetables. Note these tips...
Upcoming IFT July 11 -14, 2015 McCormick Place South, Chicago The upcoming Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago is an important industry-wide event. Featuring raw materials for the dietary supplement and food industries, IFT is a great opportunity to meet and network with exhibitors and attendees from...
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