COVID-19 Info Center

Experts Address Concerns Over Ashwagandha Safety

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:36:18 -0400

Research Updates: Active Aging, Migraines, Sleep & More

info@wfcinc.com — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0400

Companies in the natural products industry share the latest science on their branded ingredients.

Research Updates: Athletic Performance, Menstrual Symptoms, Obesity, Skin Health & More

info@wfcinc.com — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest science on their branded ingredients to support wellbeing.

CRN-International Report Identifies Global Nutrient Gaps

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500

According to the report, global challenges related to nutrition and health encompass many diverse populations. Get the overview.

Research Updates: Mental Wellness, Joint Support, Skin Health and More!

info@wfcinc.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:40:33 -0400

Get the latest science overviews from companies in the natural products industry, including Gnosis, PLT, Chromadex, and more!

Study: Those with Higher Omega-3 Index More Protected from Severe COVID

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:51:20 -0400

Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) explored whether omega-3 fatty acids might be protective against contracting and/or suffering adverse outcomes of COVID-19 infection.

Research: Quercetin Phytosome Offers Natural Help for Recovery from COVID-19

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:12:08 -0500

Quercefit brand quercetin from Indena has been proven to be an effective natural help to manage early stage conditions of COVID-19, in combination with standard care.

Genexa Works to Offer Clean Medicine to Families Amid Shortages

info@wfcinc.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:09:04 -0500

Atlanta, GA—Cases of respiratory syncytial (RSV) and the flu have increased in recent weeks, triggering shortages of infants’ and kids’ pain relievers and fever reducers. The Washington Post reports that supplies of pediatric formulations such as liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen have become scarce as the flu, coronavirus and RSV have swept...

“Not the Final Word”—CRN Responds to Reporting on 2 Vitamin D & COVID-19 Studies

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:14:38 -0400

Washington, D.C.—Two new studies published in the British Medical Journal focus on vitamin D and COVID-19: Prevention of covid-19 and other acute respiratory infections with cod liver oil supplementation, a low dose vitamin D supplement: quadruple blinded, randomised placebo controlled trial Effect of a test-and-treat approach to vitamin D supplementation on...

Studies Investigate Probiotic Impact on COVID-19

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:46:05 -0400

Three independent global studies showed positive reduction against COVID-19 and upper respiratory illnesses when consuming BLIS K12, according to a press release from Blis Technologies. The company released the three studies in a white paper to demonstrate the benefit of BLIS K12 for respiratory health for both adults and children, and...

Study: Fairtrade Certification Protected Farmers Have Higher Wellbeing in Times of Crisis; Challenges Remain

marissafox@wfcinc.com — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:35:17 -0400

Washington, DC—Farmers who are part of Fairtrade Certified Producer Organizations have more farming resilience and sustainability over a 10-year period,according to a recently published study. The farmers had higher wellbeing in times of global crisis with the certification practices behind them. Fairtrade Benefits and Protections Fairtrade farms had better economic outcomes,...

Organic Industry Survey Shows Steady Growth

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:24:56 -0400

Washington, D.C.—Pantry loading and supply shortages were a major issue during the pandemic, but the Organic Trade Association (OTA) reports that its latest Organic Industry Survey shows consumers returned to more stable, buy-as-you-need shopping patterns in 2021. Among the findings shared by OTA in a press release: Between 2020 and...

Study: Climate Change Could Spark Next Pandemic

info@wfcinc.com — Mon, 02 May 2022 16:01:49 -0400

Washington, D.C.— Researchers who led a comprehensive study published in Nature determined that animal migration and rising temperatures may cause virus spread to new areas, potentially to humans. The study suggests that the climate crisis had an impact on human health, and the greatest risk factor for another pandemic is climate...

Naturally Informed: Climate Change, Pandemics & Public Health—A Call to Action

info@wfcinc.com — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:51:35 -0400

Pandemics, food insecurity, climate change, social injustice...COVID-19 has placed a bright spotlight on these dire problems. In this panel discussion, changemakers discuss urgent issues and the essential steps forward for the health of people and the planet. Tune in for insights from: Jessica Schiff, MS, Research Assistant, Harvard C-CHANGE (00:31)...

Study: Quercetin Supplementation Shows Positive Effects for Healthcare Workers

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:27:46 -0500

Milan, Italy—Quercetin Phytosome supplementation may help maintain health for those working in a COVID-19 infectious environment, according to a new study led by the University of Pavia, Italy. The study was performed on 120 high-exposure healthcare workers. Mariangela Rondanelli, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia,...

FTC Orders 21 Companies to Stop Making COVID Claims

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:58:14 -0500

FTC has ordered more than 20 marketers to immediately stop making baseless claims that their products and ‘therapies’ can treat or prevent COVID-19, according to a press release. In the cease-and-desist demands, FTC noted that violators could be hit with monetary penalties under the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act passed by...

Vitamin K Status Correlates with COVID-19 Inflammation, Research Finds

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:55:52 -0500

Oslo, Norway—Vitamin K status is heavily associated with COVID-19-related inflammation—more strongly, in fact, than vitamin D deficiency, according to a new article published in Frontiers in Nutrition. The article was written by a research group from the Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital in the Netherlands, in collaboration with the vitamin K2 manufacturer Kappa...

Study Suggests Certain Hemp Compounds May Help Prevent, Mitigate COVID

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:38:58 -0500

Corvallis, OR—Certain hemp compounds show the ability to prevent SARS-CoV-2 from entering human cells, according to a new study out of Oregon State University (OSU). Richard Van Breemen, researcher with OSU’s Global Hemp Innovation Center, College of Pharmacy and Linus Pauling Institute, collaborated with scientists at Oregon Health & Science...

Study Examines Effects of Zinc Supplementation on COVID-19

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:43:18 -0500

Zinc supplementation may help prevent and mitigate COVID-19, a new study suggests. The ambulatory, interventional, prospective, single-blind study randomized 104 participants in Clinic A to receive 10mg, 25mg, or 50mg of zinc picolinate daily, and paired the three groups with 96 control participants from Clinic B according to demographics and...

ACI Advertising Claims Substantiation Forum to Address Green Claims, COVID Updates, & More

info@wfcinc.com — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:49:16 -0500

Virtual—Advertising in the age of COVID, lessons learned from recent advertising claims class action lawsuits, top traps to avoid when making environmental and sustainability claims...these topics and more will be addressed at the American Conference Institute (ACI)’s 5th Annual Advertising Claims Substantiation, taking place virtually on February 2-3, 2022. An...

Researchers Find Increased Oxidative Stress in COVID Patients

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:08:01 -0500

Houston, TX—COVID-19 patients have high levels of oxidative stress and damage, and markedly reduced levels of glutathione, according to a new study from researchers at Baylor College of Medicine. The results, published in Antioxidants, were found by comparing 60 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 to healthy age-matched individuals whose samples were...

PLMA Cancels January Trade Show, Sets New Dates

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:28:41 -0500

PLMA has canceled its Private Label Trade Show due to the omicron variant and overall surge of COVID-19 cases. A statement on PLMA’s website additionally cites the reinstatement of corporate travel bans and international travel restrictions, adding: “The safety and health of our members, exhibitors, attendees, guests, and staff will...

Marine Algae Tested Against COVID

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:29:08 -0500

A marine algae extract may help fight COVID-19, according to a test tube study published in PeerJ. The marine algae known as ulva—or “sea lettuce”—is a dietary staple in places like Japan, New Zealand, and Hawaii, according to a report from Medscape. Now, the extract—known as ulvan—has been tested in...

Hartman/FMI Report: Grocery Shoppers Positive Ahead of Holiday Celebrations

info@wfcinc.com — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:25:04 -0500

Arlington, VA—FMI—The Food Industry Association has released its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Holidays, a comprehensive report (research conducted by The Hartman Group) on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. grocery shopper perceptions and behaviors heading into the holiday season. The key finding: While shoppers do have concerns about the availability and...

13 Meta-Analyses Link Vitamin D with COVID-19

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:06:51 -0400

Washington, D.C.—The CRN Foundation is applauding new meta-analyses that point to a significant link between vitamin D and COVID-19, according to a press release. “Increasing evidence suggests a link between higher vitamin D levels and lower incidence of COVID-19,” said Luke Huber, ND, MBA, vice president of scientific and regulatory...

Study Supports Recommendation of Vitamin D for COVID

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:30:39 -0400

New research has examined the link between vitamin D and COVID-19, and has found that ambient ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation—key for vitamin D production in the skin—at an individual’s place of residence was strongly protective against severe disease and death. The study was performed by researchers at Trinity College Dublin...

Expo East Sets New Safety Policies

info@wfcinc.com — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:41:43 -0400

Philadelphia, PA--There are new safety policies for Expo East 2021, according to a press release from Informa Markets’ New Hope Network. Since February, the press release adds, Informa Markets has hosted numerous trade shows within the U.S. and around the world. The new measures: Informa is implementing a mask mandate,...

Summer Fancy Food Show Cancelled

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:13:30 -0400

The Specialty Food Association’s Fancy Food Show 2021—the in-person component of the show—has been canceled, according to a statement. Fancy Food 24/7, the digital component of the show, will run as planned from September 27-October 8. The decision was made due to increasing concerns about the Delta variant. “The Specialty...

Breaking: Integrative Healthcare Symposium 2021 Canceled Due to COVID-19

info@wfcinc.com — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:54:50 -0400

Portland, ME—Diversified Communications, producer of the Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS), announced that the 2021 conference, scheduled to take place on September 18-20, 2021, has been canceled due to the ongoing pandemic. The decision was made after the New York Hilton Midtown temporarily suspended operations and could not guarantee it would be...

Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund Supports Crew & Community

info@wfcinc.com — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:40:34 -0400

Lakewood, CO—In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Natural Grocers has established The Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund, bringing the company’s charitable efforts under one umbrella. According to a press release, Heroes in Aprons provides short-term financial assistance to Natural Grocers' good4uSM crew members who experience unanticipated hardships. “Our good4u...