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True Grace and Rodale Institute Partner to Advance Research on Regenerative Organic Agriculture

by Angela Sabarese | November 30, 2021

True Grace has announced a new program in partnership with Rodale Institute to support scientific research on how regenerative organic agriculture impacts nutrient density in crops and contributes to climate mitigation through sequestration of atmospheric CO2 in the soil. Known as the Vegetable Systems Trial, this study is the first to examine side-by-side how soil health and farm management practices impact the health of humans and the planet, according to True Grace.   In addition to the new research, the partnership also provides funding to […]

Nutiva Unveils New Branding Reaffirming Purpose-Driven Leadership in Organic Food Products

by Angela Sabarese | November 30, 2021

Nutiva has announced the launch of its new brand identity in an effort to more strongly connect consumers with the brand’s purpose to revolutionize the way the world eats through foods that nurture people and the planet. The new look and redesigned brand elements include a new logo inspired by the vibrant energy of the sun, […]

NPA Opposes Vaccine Mandates

by Janet Poveromo | November 24, 2021

The Natural Products Association (NPA) is petitioning the U.S. Court of Appeals to declare the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate unlawful, warning that it will have an immediate adverse impact on employers, including those in the natural products industry.   “We are sounding the alarm today because we have serious concerns this extreme regulation imposes an unrealistic […]

CRN Awards Next Generation of Nutrition Scientists, Practitioners Access to Research Symposium on Women’s Health

by Angela Sabarese | November 23, 2021

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced it awarded the next generation of nutrition scientists and practitioners access to its research symposium on women’s health. The CRN and American Society for Nutrition Foundation Scholars Program (CASP) Award, launched in June 2021, provides students access to CRN’s signature symposium Science in Session and is presented in partnership with […]

OTA Publishes Comprehensive Review of National Organic Standards Board Meeting Outcomes

by Angela Sabarese | November 23, 2021

On October 19, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) kicked off its three-day biannual public meeting via live webinar. For each NOSB meeting, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) said it carries out an extensive process of membership engagement to capture how proposals will impact certified organic farmers and handlers. OTA submitted detailed written comments in advance of the meeting and issued their Fall 2021 NOSB Meeting Report, which […]

Associations Comment on the Nomination of Robert M. Califf for FDA Commissioner

by Angela Sabarese | November 15, 2021

On Nov. 12, President Biden announced that he will nominate Robert M. Califf, MD for commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Califf is an internationally recognized expert in clinical trial research, health disparities, health care quality and cardiovascular medicine. He has nearly four decades of experience as a doctor, researcher, leader and […]

Amazon Updates Dietary Supplement Compliance Program

by Angela Sabarese | November 15, 2021

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has reported that early this month, Amazon updated its policy for vendors of dietary supplements on the Amazon platform. Amazon has maintained such a policy since at least late 2018, and has amended the policy on several occasions in the interim. In revisions to that policy posted on November […]

Garden of Life Now Certified Carbon Neutral

by Angela Sabarese | November 9, 2021

Garden of Life has announced that the company and its products are certified carbon neutral by Carbonfund.org Foundation. It is one of the first major brands in the vitamin and supplements industry to reach this milestone, the company stated. “We can’t make the products we love at Garden of Life without a thriving environment that can […]

CRN Foundation Applauds New Research Linking Vitamin D and COVID-19

by Angela Sabarese | November 9, 2021

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Foundation, via its Vitamin D & Me! education initiative, has applauded new research conducted since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic that demonstrates significant links between vitamin D and COVID-19. Multiple analyses have revealed that higher blood levels of vitamin D appear to be correlated with lower incidence or […]

Organic Trade Association Launches Search for New CEO

by Angela Sabarese | November 1, 2021

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has announced the launch of a nationwide search for a new CEO and executive director. After more than a decade of service to OTA and the organic community, current CEO Laura Batcha plans to step down in spring 2022. “If there’s one thing I’m feeling right now, it’s confident,” said Batcha. “Confident in […]

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