Articles by Angela Sabarese
CRN Announces Staff Promotions and New Hires
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced promotions for four staffers and two new employees to its team. Megan Olsen was promoted to senior vice president and general counsel; Gretchen Powers, to vice president, marketing and member experience; Haiuyen Nguyen, to vice president, regulatory and nutrition policy; and Tammie Betway, to office director and ...
CHPA Applauds Appointment of Cara Welch as ODSP Director
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Senior Vice President of Dietary Supplements, Duffy MacKay, applauded the recent appointment of Cara Welch, Ph.D., as director of the FDA Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP). “CHPA congratulates Dr. Welch on her permanent appointment as Director of ODSP,” he said. “This is a tremendous and well-deserved career achievement. ...
Caution: Essential Oils and Pets
According to the Pet Poison Helpline, Jo Marshall, CVT, NREMT, Senior Veterinary Information Specialist, explained why certain essential oils are toxic to dogs. “We have certainly seen an increase in essential oil toxicity in recent years due to the increase in pet owners’ desire to treat more holistically or with natural remedies,” she said. “In ...
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Impacts Tea Trade
Tea traders are contending with an economic barricade and formidable logistics hurdles as governments worldwide seek to prevent Russia from transacting regular business, according to Dan Bolton, publisher, Tea Journey Magazine and podcast host, Tea Biz Blog. “Allied nations sanctioning Russia currently represent more than 50 percent of the world’s economy. Eight of 10 of ...
The Organic Center’s Jessica Shade Heads to USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
After nine years of leading The Organic Center (TOC) as Director of Science Programs, Jessica Shade, Ph.D., has accepted a position with the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) as national program leader. At NIFA, Shade’s experience will be put to great use in supporting innovative programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. “We could ...
No Bones About it: Natural Pet Products Are On An Upward Trajectory
Now more than ever, consumers consider their pets to be part of their families and strive to do everything they can to preserve their furry friends’ health. As a result, the pet health supplement and food categories are booming. Many people around the world consider their pets to be part of their families. As a ...
Rowdy Mermaid Launches New Products, Expands Distribution & Partners With Rising NBA Star
Rowdy Mermaid has recently launched several new functional beverage products, the company stated. These include Adaptonic Clarity, four flavors of sparkling tonic beverages with Lion’s Mane mushroom for clarity and Hibiscus Pulse, a kombucha with cassia and chipotle to support circulation. Rowdy Mermaid also announced new retail partnerships and expanded distribution. In addition, the brand is ...
GNC Launches Amazon Alexa Voice Ordering Capabilities
Global health and wellness brand, GNC, has launched hands-free voice-activated ordering via Amazon Alexa voice-enabled devices. As one of the only major vitamins and supplements retailers to currently offer this functionality, GNC is providing customers an accessible, convenient way to shop, the company stated. Users will be able to link their GNC accounts during the ...
Bio-K+’s Extra Cognition with Cereboost Voted U.S. Probiotic Product of the Year
Bio-K+’s Extra Cognition Drinkable Probiotic, has been named Product of the Year in the U.S. Probiotics Category for 2022. Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, determined by 40,000 American shoppers through a national survey conducted by Kantar, a global leader in consumer research. Bio-K+’s winner product, which launched in ...
Nestlé Health Science Completes Acquisition of Vital Proteins
Nestlé Health Science has completed the final acquisition of Vital Proteins, a market leader in collagen in the United States and a leading lifestyle and wellness platform offering supplements, beverages and food products. Nestlé Health Science acquired a majority stake in Vital Proteins in 2020. “Vital Proteins has had incredible growth over the past two years,” said Greg ...
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