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Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Founder of Sabinsa, Dies

by Eric Munson | March 18, 2024

On Mar. 13, Dr. Muhammed Majeed, founder and chairman of Sabinsa Corporation (East Windsor, NJ), died following complications from surgery. “It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a true visionary and our beloved Founder & Chairman, Dr. Muhammed Majeed, of the Sami-Sabinsa Group,” said Sabinsa CEO Asha […]

CRN Files Lawsuit Challenging New York Supplements Ban

by Eric Munson | March 18, 2024

On Mar. 13, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a law in New York restricting access to health supplements. The law, which was signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Oct. 25, 2023, prohibits retailers from selling dietary supplements marketed for “weight loss” or “muscle building” to […]

Whole Foods Market Debuts New Daily Shop Format

by Eric Munson | March 11, 2024

Whole Foods Market (Austin, TX) announced a new shop format designed to provide a more convenient shopping experience for customers in urban areas. The new format, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will launch at 1175 Third Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in 2024. Other locations in New York City will soon […]

CRN and Radicle Science Create Trailblazing Woman Award

by Eric Munson | March 11, 2024

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, and Radicle Science (San Diego, CA) partnered to establish the Trailblazing Woman Award, the nutrition industry’s first award to honor achievements of women in the wellness space. “We’re very excited to announce this award during Women’s History Month. […]

NOW Testing Identifies Creatine Gummy Failings

by Eric Munson | March 4, 2024

NOW Foods’ (Bloomingdale, IL) latest round of testing turned its attention to creatine gummies, identifying significant product failings, according to the company. Creatine is a compound produced in the body to give muscles short-term energy popularly used in dietary supplements. According to NOW, there was a disconnect between claimed dosages and technical capabilities. NOW has […]

What’s Happening at Natural Products Expo West 2024

by Eric Munson | March 1, 2024

Hosted by New Hope Network/Informa Markets, Natural Products Expo West returns to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from Mar. 12-16, 2024. According to show organizers, attendance is expected to reach more than 70,000. The total buyer audience will make up an estimated 60 percent of the total. The show promises dynamic education sessions, […]

U.S. Sales of Herbal Supplements Decline Slightly in 2022

by Eric Munson | February 26, 2024

A report co-authored by the American Botanical Council (ABC, Austin, TX), SPINS (Chicago, IL) and Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ, Boulder, CO) stated retail sales of herbal supplements in the United States totaled an estimated $12.121 billion in 2022, a 1.9 percent decrease over the previous year. This marks the first time in almost 20 years […]

ABC Names Peggy Brevoort and Morris Shriftman Trustees Emeriti

by Eric Munson | February 26, 2024

On Feb. 20, the American Botanical Council (ABC, Austin, TX) named Peggy Brevoort and Morris “Mo” Shriftman as trustees emeriti for their many years of service to the organization. Both joined the Board of Trustees in 2003 with Brevoort serving as president from 2003-2008. In 1971, Brevoort and her husband Bill created East Earth Herb, […]

CRN Adopts New Guidelines for Dietary Supplements Sold Online

by Eric Munson | February 19, 2024

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced new Voluntary Guidelines for Industry to assure online and in-person shoppers have access to the same product information. “The guidelines address the information that is minimally required for display/availability to consumers on internet platforms for the sale […]

GOED to Host First Omega-3 Technology & Innovation Roundup Event

by Eric Munson | February 19, 2024

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is inviting industry professionals to its first-ever Technology & Innovation Roundup Event. The online webinar will be held via Zoom on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST. According to GOED, attendees will be able to learn about the latest developments from a diverse […]

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