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New Legislation Expands Access to Nutritional Supplements
New legislation introduced (S. 1654) in the U.S. Senate by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) would expand health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements and flexible spending accounts (FSA) to cover dietary supplements. This effort is part of a broader effort by the Natural Products Association (NPA) to expand access to nutritional supplements for underserved communities […]
Carlson Achieves Sustainability Certification for Omega-3 Products
Friend of the Sea, the global certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, has recognized Carlson for its commitment toward sustainability in the production of omega-3 products. Accordingly, Carlson can now display the Friend of the Sea label on its high-quality fish oil products. Carlson, a pioneer of omega-3s […]
Korea Ginseng Corp. Donates Cheong Kwan Jang Kids’ Drinks to Celebrate Korean Children’s Day
Korea Ginseng Corp. (KGC) has announced that it donated its Cheong Kwan Jang brand child-oriented ginseng-based drinks, I-Kicker and Kid Tonic, to a local school and two area community centers in Los Angeles, CA in celebration of Korean Children’s Day on May 5. Children’s Day highlights the dignity of children and their need for love, […]
AHPA Releases 5 Updated Entries to Botanical Safety Handbook Ahead of Botanical Congress
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has announced that five updated entries have been posted to the online reference source, the AHPA Botanical Safety Handbook 2nd Ed. According to Jane Wilson, director of program development, AHPA, “The AHPA Botanical Safety Handbook is just one of the many educational resources available to both AHPA members and non-members. […]
Waiving Vaccine Patent Rights Could Impact Supplement Industry, Warns NPA and Leading Patent Attorney
The Natural Products Association (NPA), along with patent law expert Kevin Bell, partner and co-chair of the Intellectual Property practice for Arnold Golden Gregory LLP, warned that waiving patents for COVID-19 vaccines for any period of time could undermine American innovation and have a damaging impact on the nutritional supplement industry. “We share the administration’s […]
Sprouts Farmers Market Releases 2020 ESG Report
Sprouts Farmers Market has published its 2020 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the grocer’s commitment to growing its coast-to-coast business sustainably and responsibly, the company stated. Sprouts’ ESG initiatives overlap with and complement the company’s long-term growth strategies, including creating an advantaged fresh supply chain. To accomplish this, Sprouts is working to position all […]
NANP Announces Certified Dietary Supplement Professional Credential
The National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) recently announced the launch of its Certified Dietary Supplement Professional (CDSP) credential, a new and unique certification/credential for the holistic nutrition field of professionals. CDSP is the first of its kind to standardize the necessary education and exam rigor for professionals who work in the dietary supplement industry, […]
Enzymedica Adds Dr. Marvin Singh to New Scientific Advisory Board
Enzymedica has announced the expansion of its Scientific Advisory Board with the appointment Dr. Marvin Singh, MD. Dr. Singh is double-board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He has been trained under integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil. Singh brings to the Enzymedica Scientific […]
Pitch Publicity and INICIVOX Awarded for Diversity & Inclusion Campaign
The campaign titled “Identifying The Elephant in the Room: Critical Communications Strategies in the Face of Racism,” by INICIVOX and Pitch Publicity, has won the 2020 award for best Diversity & Inclusion Campaign given by PR News during its Social Impact Summit CSR Diversity Awards. This seminar series was inspired by #BlackOutTuesday, according to Amy […]
Nestlé to Acquire Core Brands of The Bountiful Company
Nestlé and KKR have entered into an agreement in which Nestlé will acquire core brands of The Bountiful Company for $ 5.75 billion. The Bountiful Company is one of the leaders in the growing global nutrition and supplement category. The transaction includes the high-growth brands Nature’s Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex and Puritan’s Pride, as well […]
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