Articles by Angela Santoriello
New Alliance to Develop Consensus-Based Product Standards
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based NSF International, a global independent public health organization that writes standards and tests and certifies products for the commercial and consumer goods, health sciences, food and water industries, created the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) earlier this year to develop consensus-based standards for dietary supplements, cosmetics/personal care products, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs […]
FDA: V26 Slimming Coffee Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use V26 Slimming Coffee, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites and possibly in some retail stores. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that V26 Slimming Coffee contains sibutramine. Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market […]
Colorado Voters Reject Mandatory GMO Labeling
As the end of the most expensive campaign in Colorado history, voters have said no to mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMO). Proposition 105 was defeated by a roughly 2-1 margin on Tuesday, according to a National Public Radio (NPR) report. “While more than half of U.S. states have contemplated similar GMO legislation, the only one […]
Dr. Mark Miller Joins Life Extension as Executive Director of Product Development
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Life Extension announced Mark Miller, PhD, MBA, FACN, CNS, has joined Life Extension as executive director of research and development. According to the company Miller was previously vice president of research and development for six years with AdvoCare International (Plano, TX). “For 34 years, Life Extension, has been a pioneer in funding […]
New Survey Reveals High Percentage of U.S. Population Take Dietary Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) revealed key findings from its 2014 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, pointing to a high percentage of usage of, and a high percentage of confidence in, dietary supplements among U.S. adults. The survey, in its 15th consecutive year, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults report taking dietary supplements, […]
Connie Richter Promoted to Vice President of Purchasing for Life Extension
Life Extension (Fort Lauderdale, FL) announced that Connie Richter has been promoted to vice president of purchasing. A nine-year Life Extension veteran, Richter was previously director of purchasing; however, now Richter’s responsibilities include all purchasing and supply chain operations for Life Extension. For 34 years, Life Extension has been a pioneer in funding and reporting […]
Conscious Food Introduces Natural Sweetener Packed with Nutrients
London, England-based Conscious Food announced the American debut of SugaVida, a natural, safe, organic sugar substitute that sweetens naturally while providing significant health benefits. For consumers, SugaVida offers a healthy, nutrient-packed alternative to processed sugar, high fructose corn syrup, stevia, agave and synthetic sweeteners in their cold and hot drinks, snacks and for cooking and baking. For U.S. food manufacturers, […]
OTA Reaching Out to More Organic Farmers
The Franklin family has been farming in southern Vermont for nine generations and the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is making sure their soil stays fresh. A family operation with one son helping full-time and two others pitching in on weekends, the certified organic dairy farm stays busy raising and milking some 52 dairy cows, […]
Boulder Organic! Announces New Name, Manufacturing Facility
The Colarado-based Boulder Soup Works brand has a new name, label and location. Now Boulder Organic!, the company relocated to a new 23,500 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Boulder County. The manufacturer claims to have the only dedicated certified organic, gluten-free and non-GMO verified soups in the country and is preparing for growth in existing markets and increasing […]
PBS NewsHour’s Susan Dentzer to Speak at CRN Conference
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced that Susan Dentzer, analyst on Health, PBS NewsHour and senior policy adviser at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will speak during the closing “Breakfast With…” session at The Conference: CRN’s Annual Symposium for the Dietary Supplement Industry, to be held Nov. 5–8 at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana […]
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