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Vitamin Retailer’s 2020 Best New Products

November 30, 2020

For the 13th consecutive year, Vitamin Retailer, with the guidance of a retailer panel, assembled the year’s best new natural products. Thirteen years ago, Vitamin Retailer (VR) magazine decided to honor the year’s top products, and to do so by asking for the opinions of natural product retailers. Now, the objective remains the same, as […]

Zinc Could Help as Non-antibiotic Treatment for UTIs

November 2, 2020

New details about the role of zinc in our immune system could help the development of new non-antibiotic treatment strategies for bacterial diseases, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide with about 150 million cases each year and can lead to serious conditions, such as kidney […]

A Healthy Mix of Minerals

November 2, 2020

Zinc, selenium and other essential minerals offer multiple benefits during a pandemic and beyond. As noted in this month’s Association News (page 20), this past September, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) released the results of its 2020 CRN Survey, which noted that 98 percent of supplement users reported using the combination of vitamins and […]

Palko Services Hires New CEO

October 20, 2020

Indiana-based Palko Services announced a new Chief Executive Officer, Tom Grillea. He brings over 25 years of experience from other respected natural products distributors as well as valuable retail background from his years at Vitamin Shoppe. Grillea’s industry knowledge, and most importantly the relationships he brings, will help Palko Services become one of the nation’s best independent distributors. He […]

NPA Announces Details of Virtual Annual Conference

October 20, 2020

In a critical year for the natural products industry, the Natural Products Association (NPA) will host its annual conference, The Big Natural on Nov. 30-Dec. 1. The virtual event will bring together leaders in business, politics and policy, providing attendees with unparalleled access to experts as the world grapples with the COVID-19 crisis ahead of the […]

Southeastern Grocers to Unveil 4 Winn-Dixie Stores in Former Earth Fare and Lucky’s Market Locations

October 20, 2020

Florida-based Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BILO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, announced plans to introduce four new Winn-Dixie stores throughout Florida on Nov. 11, with the completed conversion of three former Earth Fare stores located in Boynton Beach, Jacksonville and Lakewood Ranch and one former Lucky’s […]

UNFI CEO Steven Spinner to Retire

October 13, 2020

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that Steven L. Spinner informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire as CEO after the conclusion of the term of his employment agreement on July 31, 2021, or earlier upon the appointment of a successor. Spinner has agreed to remain on the board to serve as […]

Enzymedica CEO Scott Sensenbrenner Elected to the American Nutrition Association Strategic Advisory Board

October 13, 2020

Pioneering natural products industry leader and philanthropist Scott Sensenbrenner has been elected to the Strategic Advisory Board of the American Nutrition Association (ANA).  Sensenbrenner has been the driving force behind Enzymedica as president & CEO since 2009, where he expanded the Florida-based natural digestive health brand to be in more than 30,000 retail locations worldwide. He brings assets to […]

Vitamin Angels US Announces Program Partnership with Vitamin Angels UK

October 13, 2020

Vitamin Angels US, a public health and nutrition organization delivering evidence-based nutrition interventions to nutritionally vulnerable, underserved populations globally, has announced a program partnership with Vitamin Angels UK. Together, the organizations will provide supplemental food packages, free of charge, to select nurseries serving children in the U.K. who are at nutritional risk. “One in four […]

2020 CRN Survey Reveals Focus on Vitamins and Minerals

October 6, 2020

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued results of the 2020 CRN Consumer Survey revealing that for the fourth year in a row, nearly three-quarters of Americans report taking dietary supplements. Though this year’s percentage, 73 percent, does indicate a decrease in usage by four percentage points from the high-point in 2019, it is still […]

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