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CHPA Applauds Appointment of Cara Welch as ODSP Director
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Senior Vice President of Dietary Supplements, Duffy MacKay, applauded the recent appointment of Cara Welch, Ph.D., as director of the FDA Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP). “CHPA congratulates Dr. Welch on her permanent appointment as Director of ODSP,” he said. “This is a tremendous and well-deserved career achievement. […]
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Impacts Tea Trade
Tea traders are contending with an economic barricade and formidable logistics hurdles as governments worldwide seek to prevent Russia from transacting regular business, according to Dan Bolton, publisher, Tea Journey Magazine and podcast host, Tea Biz Blog. “Allied nations sanctioning Russia currently represent more than 50 percent of the world’s economy. Eight of 10 of […]
The Organic Center’s Jessica Shade Heads to USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
After nine years of leading The Organic Center (TOC) as Director of Science Programs, Jessica Shade, Ph.D., has accepted a position with the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) as national program leader. At NIFA, Shade’s experience will be put to great use in supporting innovative programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. “We could […]
Rowdy Mermaid Launches New Products, Expands Distribution & Partners With Rising NBA Star
Rowdy Mermaid has recently launched several new functional beverage products, the company stated. These include Adaptonic Clarity, four flavors of sparkling tonic beverages with Lion’s Mane mushroom for clarity and Hibiscus Pulse, a kombucha with cassia and chipotle to support circulation. Rowdy Mermaid also announced new retail partnerships and expanded distribution. In addition, the brand is […]
GNC Launches Amazon Alexa Voice Ordering Capabilities
Global health and wellness brand, GNC, has launched hands-free voice-activated ordering via Amazon Alexa voice-enabled devices. As one of the only major vitamins and supplements retailers to currently offer this functionality, GNC is providing customers an accessible, convenient way to shop, the company stated. Users will be able to link their GNC accounts during the […]
Bio-K+’s Extra Cognition with Cereboost Voted U.S. Probiotic Product of the Year
Bio-K+’s Extra Cognition Drinkable Probiotic, has been named Product of the Year in the U.S. Probiotics Category for 2022. Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, determined by 40,000 American shoppers through a national survey conducted by Kantar, a global leader in consumer research. Bio-K+’s winner product, which launched in […]
Nestlé Health Science Completes Acquisition of Vital Proteins
Nestlé Health Science has completed the final acquisition of Vital Proteins, a market leader in collagen in the United States and a leading lifestyle and wellness platform offering supplements, beverages and food products. Nestlé Health Science acquired a majority stake in Vital Proteins in 2020. “Vital Proteins has had incredible growth over the past two years,” said Greg […]
CHPA, NPA and CRN Release Statements on New FDA Commissioner Califf
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) all issued statements on Feb. 15 regarding the confirmation of Robert Califf, M.D., as the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner. Scott Melville, president and CEO of CHPA, said the following: Dr. Robert Califf “Dr. […]
Congresswoman Pingree Unveils Hemp Bill
On Feb. 8, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) introduced the Hemp Advancement Act of 2022 to improve the 2018 Farm Bill’s hemp provisions and provide greater clarity and flexibility to hemp growers and processors. While hemp production was federally legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill, red tape and regulatory uncertainty has hindered industry growth. “The 2018 Farm Bill laid a legal pathway for hemp […]
CRN Responds to Commentary on Supplement Use by U.S. Troops
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to a recent commentary appearing in the Military Times and other publications that called for a centralized reporting system in the military for adverse events reported by dietary supplement users. CRN President and CEO Steve Mister advised, “CRN enthusiastically agrees we all have a role in ensuring that supplements […]
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