Articles by Angela Santoriello
AHPA Supports FDA’s Proposed Rule, but Recommends Changes
The Silver Spring, Maryland-based American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) generally agree on nutrition label revisions. The AHPA provided general support but recommended changes to the FDA proposed Rule, “Food Labeling: Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels,” in its 40-pages of comments, expressing strong support for a proposed provision that would require ...
Weight Loss Supplement Claims Provide FTC with Enforcement Initiatives
Advertising claims for weight loss supplement products feed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with the highest settlement costs within the dietary supplement and functional food category, according to a new web-based, members-only tool from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN, Washington, D.C.). The new online tool is a compilation of all available FTC advertising enforcement ...
Survey Says Probiotics Perceived as More Important Than Multivitamin
A nationwide survey sponsored by KeVita Sparkling Probiotic Drinks (Ventura, CA) and conducted among certified dietitians and nutritionists, showed 66 percent believe that taking a daily probiotic is more important than taking a daily multivitamin. Sharon Richter, registered dietitian and nutrition ambassador, KeVita, said the multivitamin used to be the “go-to” daily health supplement. “This finding ...
Study: BCM-95 Curcumin More Effective than Placebo in Treating Major Depression
A recently published clinical trial on major depressive disorders out of the School of Psychology and Exercise Science at Murdoch University (Perth, Australia) reported that high absorption of BCM-95® Curcumin was significantly more effective in improving depression symptoms compared to that of a placebo. The randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study was published in the June ...
Twinlab Named 2014 American Business Awards Finalist
Twinlab Corporation (New York, NY) announced that the company was named a finalist in the New Product or Service of the Year category in the 2014 American Business Awards (ABA) and will ultimately be a gold, silver or bronze Stevie® Award winner in the program. The ABA nominated the company for the New Product or ...
Nature’s Path Names Gardens for Good Grant Winners
As part of its ongoing commitment to organic agriculture and desire to empower local communities, Nature’s Path Organic Foods (Richmond, BC) announced the winners of the 5th annual Gardens for Good Grant. The three non-profit organizations to receive grants for serving those most in need are Franklinton Garden (Columbus, OH), Mercy Gardens (Decateur, IL) and Growing ...
Sprouts Farmers Market Partners With Vitamin Angels
Sprouts Farmers Market (Phoenix, AZ) announced that for the second consecutive year it is partnering with Vitamin Angels to help connect undernourished children with life-changing and lifesaving nutrients. Through August 27, 55 participating brands sold at Sprouts will donate 25 cents from every purchase of more than 900 vitamins and supplements in the store, reported ...
Solar Powered Bakery Celebrates 35 Years of Business
The Sonoma County co-op members and fellow entrepreneurs at Alvarado Street Bakery are celebrating their 35th year as a leader in producing healthy, organic, whole grain breads, according to the Petaluma, CA company. “Our team produces and distributes over 30 organic baked goods. Our solar-powered bakery enables us to produce our sprouted wheat breads with ...
OTA To Honor Visionaries for Work in Organic Farming and Trade
The Washington-based Organic Trade Association (OTA) will award three men for their “visionary work” it says is transforming both organic farming and trade. Being honored are Marty Mesh, executive director of Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, who will receive the Growing the Organic Industry award; Doug Crabtree, farmer and organic farm trainer, Vilicus Farms, will receive ...
Probium Probiotics Available Nationwide
Probium, LLC (Wausau, WI) is now available nationwide through Walgreens.com and Drugstore.com, according to the company. Reporting its mission and goal is to provide top quality probiotic supplements at an affordable price to enhance the quality of life for everyone, Probium states that all the adult digestive probiotics offered are maltodextrin and magnesium stearate free, ...
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