Articles by Angela Sabarese
Dr. Bronner’s Releases 2023 All-One! Report
On August 1, Dr. Bronner’s published its ninth annual “All-One! Report,” titled “Take Care of Spaceship Earth!” The brand’s take on a corporate social responsibility report summarizes the company’s philanthropic giving, environmental impact and other significant company developments in 2022. Last year, the company gave away more than 5 percent of profits, totaling more than ...
Achieving Health Goals With Sparkling Functional Beverages
Consumers love to try different products, especially within the food and beverage category. It’s even better if those products can help them to improve their health and achieve their wellness goals. Savvy consumers realize that drinking high calorie beverages such as soda, alcohol and sugary juices is not in their best interest. As a result, ...
Amazon’s Renewable Energy Will Power Mississippi Whole Foods Market
Amazon has announced that it is expanding its renewable energy footprint across the southeastern U.S.—and a new wind farm in Mississippi will be used to power the company’s fulfillment centers, as well as a Whole Foods Market location. Mississippi’s first utility-scale wind farm, called the Delta wind project, will be located in Tunica County. The ...
Trade Associations Provide Official Testimony Requesting that Congress Demand FDA Action on CBD Legislation
The Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) provided official testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability, Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, asking that Congress demand the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) complete the work Congress directed the agency to do under the ...
Kratom Association Releases Consumer Advisory on FDA’s Failure to Regulate Kratom Products
On July 31, the American Kratom Association (AKA) issued a Consumer Advisory on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) failure to properly regulate kratom products. “The American Kratom Association urges the FDA to immediately publish product manufacturing standards for kratom products that are sold to consumers and encourages the removal of kratom products that ...
Functional Mushroom Market to Grow 8.07% Through 2028, ResearchAndMarkets.com Reports
ResearchAndMarkets.com has published a report titled “Functional Mushroom Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2023-2028).” The global functional mushroom market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.07 percent over the next five years. The market, according to the report, is driven by the increasing consumer awareness of the importance ...
Trade Associations Applaud Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Dietary Supplements
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Natural Products Association (NPA) and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) have applauded the introduction of the Dietary Supplements Access Act. Introduced on July 20th by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), John Curtis (R-Utah) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), the bipartisan legislation ...
Standard Process Announces Construction of New Distribution Center
Palmyra, WI-based Standard Process has announced the construction of a new 60,000 square foot distribution center located next to the company’s headquarters and manufacturing facility. All current shipping and distribution operations will be relocated to the new facility and will continue to be performed by Standard Process employees, according to the company. “Every major decision ...
NPA Issues Statement in Response to FDA’s Refusal to Hold Public Hearing Regarding NMN
On July 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected a request by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, to hold a public hearing on the agency’s position on nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN). FDA stated that a public comment period would be sufficient. In response, the Natural Products ...
AHPA Announces Release of Herbs of Commerce, Third Edition
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has announced the release of the third edition of Herbs of Commerce. The publication provides guidance on the consistent naming of botanical ingredients on product labels, especially those marketed in the U.S. as dietary supplements, according to the association. It is now available for purchase on Amazon. AHPA published ...
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