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Karl Franz Williams, Founder, CEO, Uncle Waithley’s

February 9, 2024

After graduating from Yale, Karl Franz Williams joined Procter and Gamble’s brand management team, later moving to marketing at PepsiCo. After a few roles with increasing responsibility, he joined PepsiCo’s innovation and beverage development team but found himself consulting with mixologists instead of scientists. In 2008, he translated this love for well-crafted drinks into 67 […]

May Yamada-Lifton, Chief Executive Officer, Maypro Group

January 24, 2024

May Yamada-Lifton brings 20 years of leadership experience from the pharmaceutical, data science and finance industries to Maypro, a branded ingredient supplier. She holds undergraduate degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Tokyo. She completed her MBA with honors from Columbia Business School. Before joining Maypro, her career experience included roles […]

30 Year Review 1994-2024

January 3, 2024

Vitamin Retailer’s 30 Years Of News The dietary supplement industry has gone through many changes since Vitamin Retailer’s (VR) debut in 1994. In honor of the magazine’s 30th anniversary, we looked back at some of the industry’s major milestones, and reflect on the impact, challenges and evolution of the dietary supplement and natural products industry […]

Dr. Darrin Starkey, Director of Education, Trace Minerals Research

December 5, 2023

Dr. Darrin Starkey has been a board-certified naturopathic physician since 2000 and is a member of the American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA). He has worked for Trace Minerals since 1991 and is their vice president of training and education. Starkey is considered an expert in the field of mineral and trace mineral nutrition, balance and […]

Sibyl Swift, PhD, Chief Science Officer & Vice President Regulatory Affairs at cbdMD

November 1, 2023

Sibyl Swift, PhD, is the chief science officer and vice president of regulatory affairs for cbdMD and the co-chair of cbdMD Therapeutics. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for cbdMD. As CSO for cbdMD, she directs the company’s research partnerships and clinical trials, advises on regulatory matters, guides new product […]

Market Research Predicts Strong Growth of Stress Relief Supplements Globally

September 5, 2023

According to Fact.MR, a provider of market research and competitive intelligence, the global Stress Relief Supplements Market is expected to reach a value of $950 million by the end of 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 6 percent over the next 10 years. The market researcher reported that escalating global concerns about stress management are leading […]

Sprouts and Whole Foods Market Earn Top Grades From ASPCA

September 5, 2023

According to Supermarket News, a new report is grading the 20 largest U.S. grocery retailers on their commitments to farm animal welfare, with only two retailers receiving “A” grades—Sprouts Farmers Market and Whole Foods Market. The report from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is the company’s inaugural animal welfare study, […]

Cheryl L. Green, MD

September 1, 2023

Cheryl L. Green, MD, is a lifestyle psychiatrist based in Southern California. She is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and she has a private practice based in the greater Los Angeles area. Green holds degrees from Harvard University, Princeton University and the Stanford University School of Medicine. […]

Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market Top Most Innovative Grocers List

August 28, 2023

Retailers that focus on private label products and sourcing from unique suppliers are scoring points with shoppers. According to the new American Innovation Index (AII), Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market and ALDI are seen as the most innovative grocers by today’s consumers. Now in its sixth year, the AII is conducted and published by Fordham University’s […]

Howard Schiffer, Founder & President, Vitamin Angels

August 1, 2023

Howard Schiffer is the founder and president of Vitamin Angels, a public health nonprofit working to improve maternal and child nutrition worldwide. Here he discusses the organization’s most recent work. Question: Please describe Vitamin Angels’ work. Answer: Today, more than 3 billion people worldwide—largely in low-resource settings—experience some form of malnutrition. We focus on reaching […]

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