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Drinking Green Tea and Coffee Daily Linked to Lower Death Risk in People With Diabetes
Drinking plenty of both green tea and coffee is linked to a lower risk of dying from any cause among people with type 2 diabetes, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. Drinking four or more daily cups of green tea plus two or more of coffee was associated with […]
INS Farms Supports Elderberry Fingerprint Testing
Devin Bennett, CEO of Missouri-based INS Farms, a leading grower and supplier of North American elderberry ingredients, has announced the company’s commitment to continued authenticity of its elderberry, as demand continues unabated. According to the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program, including American Botanical Council (ABC), the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP), and the National Center for Natural […]
Palko Services Hires New CEO
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Gaia Herbs & United Way Donate Hand Sanitizer to 13,500 K-12 Students
Gaia Herbs, a North Carolina-based natural herbal products brand, has partnered with United Way of Henderson County in North Carolina to donate 13,500 2-oz. bottles of CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)-approved hand sanitizer to students in the Henderson County Public Schools District (HCPS). The hand sanitizers will be included in a health and safety […]
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