Articles by Eric Munson
Florida Attorney General Files Emergency Rule on 7-OH Products
On Aug. 13, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an emergency rule to classify isolated and/or concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products as a Schedule I controlled substance in Florida. The rule takes effect immediately and makes it illegal to sell, possess or distribute any isolated form of 7-OH in the state. The announcement comes a ...
WishGarden Herbs Earns B Corp Certification, Brings FairWild to North America
WishGarden Herbs (Louisville, CO) announced it achieved two major milestones: the company has earned B Corp Certification and is sponsoring and partnering with the first North American FairWild certified collector. According to the company, B Corp Certification isn’t just a badge, but a commitment woven into WishGarden’s entire business. The company is committed to nurturing ...
Peer-Reviewed Studies Highlight Unique Health Benefits of Almased
Two recent, peer-reviewed clinical studies have found Florida-based Almased, a high-protein, low-glycemic meal replacement, delivers significant, unique health benefits, such as weight loss, improved metabolic health, anti-aging effects and enhanced quality of life. The reviews synthesize 30 peer-reviewed clinical studies across three decades of scientific research. The 2025 review, published in the American Journal of ...
Wooden Spoon Herbs Expands Into Sprouts Farmers Market
Wooden Spoon Herbs (Chattanooga, TN), an herbal wellness brand, officially launched nationwide in all Sprouts Farmers Market locations through the retailer’s Innovative Center program. The launch features five herbalist-formulated items including the exclusive debut of Magic Magnesium Tart Cherry, a fruit-forward blend of magnesium glycinate, organic tart cherry and plant-based melatonin designed to support sleep, ...
FitLife Brands Acquires Irwin Naturals
FitLife Brands (Omaha, NE), a developer and provider of nutritional supplements and wellness products, announced it entered a definitive agreement to acquire Irwin Naturals (Los Angeles, CA) and its related affiliates for $42.5 million. Irwin previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2024. According to FitLife, both brands have product lines that are largely ...
Natural Grocers Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Announces Special Deals
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and the company announced a large-scale celebration across all 169 stores. “As we mark our 70th Anniversary, we’re proud to carry forward the vision my grandparents, Margaret and Philip Isely, began in 1955,” said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing for Natural Grocers. “My grandmother’s ...
FDA Takes Steps to Restrict 7-OH Opioid Products
On July 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took “bold steps” to protect American consumers from dangerous illegal opioids. The agency recommended a scheduling action to control certain 7-hydroxymitragyine (7-OH) products under the Controlled Substances Act. According to FDA, 7-OH is increasingly recognized for numerous health and safety issues because of its ability ...
KeHE Opens New Distribution Center in Florida
On July 28, KeHE Distributors (Naperville, IL) announced the grand opening of its new distribution center at 3800 Deerpark Blvd in Elkton, FL. Elkton city officials joined KeHE executives and employees for a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 23. The event also featured tours of the new facility, networking opportunities and entertainment. According to the ...
2025 Retailer of the Year: Sunrise Health Foods
For more than 60 years, this family-owned Midwest retailer has been providing high-quality supplements and food to its communities. Lill Chapman was sick and tired most of the time, experiencing severe anxiety and depression. Doctors couldn’t tell her the reason for her sickness and didn’t offer any solutions. In the late 1950s, a dentist suggested ...
PLT Releases Consumer Research on Mood for Sports and Active Nutrition
Ingredient distributor PLT Health Solutions (Morristown, NJ) released new consumer research titled Feeling Active about how cognitive states—or mood—can affect sports and active nutrition. In 2024, PLT engaged with a third-party consumer research firm to conduct a study on consumer attitudes toward mood and active nutrition. The study featured 546 participants from the United States, ...
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