Articles by Eric Munson
Dr. Bronner’s All-One International Initiative Marks 6 Years of Global Giving
Dr. Bronner’s (Vista, CA) marked the sixth year of its global philanthropy program, the All-One International Initiative. In 2024, the company contributed more than $238,000 to 34 organizations across 14 countries. According to the company, the giving occurred in addition to the company’s philanthropy budget of $8 million. Every year since 2019, Dr. Bronner’s has ...
Cepham Calls on Industry to Rethink Men’s Health and Wellness
Raw material and ingredient supplier Cepham (Somerset, NJ) is leading a call for the natural products industry to rethink how men are supported through every stage of life, going beyond testosterone and prostate health. “Men’s health today must go beyond the outdated methods their fathers likely experienced. We’ve moved past the mindset of ‘just endure’ ...
[Extra! Extra!] The Science of Terry Naturally Curcumin Products
Over the years, Wisconsin-based EuroPharma, maker of the Terry Naturally supplement brand, found that many consumers choose from either the CuraMed or Curamin product lines to address pain and inflammation. According to Cheryl Myers, chief of scientific affairs and education at EuroPharma, the aptly named CuraMed Acute Pain Relief is a must for anyone who ...
Inflamed and Pained
Natural pain relief alternatives for all ages. Inflammation is the response of the human body to irritation, injury, discomfort and infection. Dietary supplements can offer anti-inflammatory properties and support overall health and wellness. According to Allied Market Research, dietary supplements for pain and inflammation relief were valued at $19,046.1 million in 2022 and are estimated ...
Xlear Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary
Xlear Inc. (American Fork, UT), a leader in xylitol-based nasal and oral care products, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company has a long-standing commitment to promoting proactive health and wellness solutions through natural ingredients. According to the company, xylitol has been shown to block adhesion of bacteria and viruses in nasal passages, ...
Herbalife’s Aloin Identification Method Certified by AOAC International
California-based Herbalife announced the Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC International) formally certified its proprietary method for identifying and measuring anthraquinones (aloins) in aloe vera. Regulatory groups require producers of aloe vera products to monitor for naturally occurring compounds such as aloin A, aloin B and aloe-emodin to meet safety guidelines. Herbalife’s method is now ...
Nature Made Partners With HelloFresh and Author Justine Doiron
Pharmavite (West Hills, CA), makers of the Nature Made supplement line, announced a new partnership with HelloFresh and New York Times best-selling cookbook author Justine Doiron. The partnership includes limited edition gut-friendly meal kits, which will be available from July-September. It also includes gut-friendly recipes from Doiron that will be available exclusively on Nature Made’s ...
Study Finds Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Improves Aerobic Fitness
A new study has shown that California-based Wakunaga of America’s Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) can improve aerobic fitness due to its ability to increase arterial flexibility. According to the company, aerobic fitness (“cardio”) is important at every age and stage of life, which is especially true for those who engage in endurance activities including ...
GNC Leads Study on Diet Trends Among GLP-1 Users
GNC (Pittsburgh, PA) revealed new research on the first real-world nutritional analysis of GLP-1 users. The study highlights critical evidence of everyday eating habits among GLP-1 users and the unintended nutritional deficiencies from decreasing food intake and changing dietary habits. “We set out last year to develop a product tailored to the unique needs of GLP-1 users. ...
UNFI Working to Restore Operations After Cyberattack
On June 5, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI, Providence, RI) suffered from a cyberattack, when the company noticed “unauthorized activity” on some of its information technology (IT) systems. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, UNFI activated its incident response plan, which involved taking certain systems offline, impacting the company’s ability ...
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