At SupplySide West in Las Vegas from October 31 to November 4, 2022, the WholeFoods Magazine team met with many industry players, getting up-to-date on the latest science and learning about the trends that will be driving sales in 2023. Throughout the event, there was one word we heard again...
Suppliers shine a spotlight on emerging, innovative, and in-demand raw materials. From innovative ingredients to emerging science, suppliers are looking to raise the bar on quality while helping brands and retailers serve their customers' evolving health needs. “The dietary supplements world is always innovating, always responding to consumer needs,...
New Hampton, NY—Balchem Corporation shared the news of its acquisition of leading methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) manufacturer Bergstrom Nutrition. Bergstrom will join Balchem’s Human Nutrition and Health business division and the Minerals & Nutrients business unit. “We are excited to welcome Bergstrom Nutrition to Balchem," said Ted Harris, Chairman, CEO and President...
Vancouver, WA—Shipments of OptiMSM, Bergstrom Nutrition’s branded MSM product, will feature the “Informed-Ingredient” logo, confirming that all raw materials and ingredients within OptiMSM have met banned-substance testing and certification requirements for athletic use, a press release explains. Informed-Ingredient was previously known as Informed-Choice; the brand was created by LGC, which...
Vancouver, WA—A new study has confirmed the safety of a combination of MSM and cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract (CRCE) in an animal model, according to a press release from Bergstrom Nutrition. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, notes that CBD does pose some risks, mostly in terms...
The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association’s (INFRA) Board of Directors announced that Founder and President/CEO Corinne Shindelar stepped down, effective March 1, 2020. She held her position for 15 years. Cheryl Hughes, Board Chair, said: “The Board is honored that Ms. Shindelar has agreed to continue her legacy of leadership...
[caption id="attachment_72377" align="alignright" width="155"] Adrian Polliak[/caption] Vancouver, WA—Bergstrom Nutrition, maker of OptiMSM, has announced Adrian Polliack, Ph.D. as its new president and CEO. The inventor of 11 U.S. patents, Dr. Polliack comes to Bergstrom with 20 years of leadership experience in the manufacturing, bioscience and medical technology fields. In 2015,...
When an element plays multiple supporting roles, it can often get lost behind some of its better-known constituents. Such is the case with sulfur—the often-forgotten nutrient. Which is unfortunate, as sulfur is an essential nutrient for the human body, and overlooking its role may come at the expense of...
Vancouver, WA—OptiMSM improves hair and nail health, according to a double-blind clinical study published in the November issue of Natural Medicine Journal. Researchers evaluated the hair and nail condition of 63 subjects over four months through expert grading and self-assessment, according to a press release on the topic. The subjects...
Vancouver, WA--Bergstrom Nutrition announces that its methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) supplement, OptiMSM®, will now feature the Informed-Choice® logo to represent the company’s commitment to consistency, quality, and safety of its products, according the press release. The release states that in 2014 Bergstrom Nutrition started to produce and test material under the Informed-Sport®...
