Articles by Eric Munson
NOW Survey Reveals Top Health and Wellness Priorities in 2025
A new consumer survey commissioned by NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) reveals energy is set to dominate health and wellness in 2025. According to the report, 56 percent of respondents are seeking supplements to boost their energy levels and keep up with their busy lives. Other high-ranked trends include fitness support at 37 percent, better ...
UNFI Announces Restructuring of Wholesale Business
On Jan. 8, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI, Providence, RI) announced it will restructure its commercial wholesale organization into two product-centered divisions, Conventional Grocery Products and Natural, Organic, Specialty & Fresh Products. Louis Martin, the current president of wholesale, will become president of Conventional Grocery Products and chief commercial officer. Mark Bushway, the chief supply ...
Wellful Inc. Acquires Ancient Nutrition Brand
On Jan. 7, Wellful Inc. (Charlotte, NC) announced its acquisition of Ancient Nutrition (Franklin, TN) from VMG Partners, Hillhouse Investment and other holders. Wellful combines advanced e-commerce technology with scientifically formulated solution to help consumers live happier and healthier lives across its vitamin, supplement and food products, the company said. “We are thrilled to bring ...
iHerb Debuts Digital Wellness Hub
On Jan. 2, iHerb (Irvine, CA) announced the launch of its iHerb Wellness Hub, an online multimedia platform for wellness, fitness, nutrition, beauty, etc. The platform features a wide array of health articles, recipes, videos and podcasts to provide valuable insights on the role of vitamins, minerals, supplements, herbs and natural remedies for promoting healthy ...
CRN and NPA Respond to “Misleading” Protein Powder Report
A report from the Clean Label Project (CLP) claims protein powders contain high levels of heavy metal contamination, particularly lead and cadmium. In the report, CLP says it tested 160 products from 70 top-selling brands, finding 47 percent of the products exceeded California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) safety thresholds for toxic metals. The report states ...
UNFI Lays Off Employees in Rhode Island and Indiana
Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) announced it will lay off 121 people from its Lincoln, RI office. The company also said it will close both the Lincoln office and an additional office in Providence, RI. UNFI plans to consolidate both offices into a new headquarters in Providence. As reported by The Providence Journal, ...
Age Restriction Bills Introduced in Virginia and New Hampshire
On Jan. 1, Delegate Baxter Ennis (R-VA) filed House Bill 1585 to prohibit the sale of weight-loss or muscle-building supplements and over-the-counter medication to minors. The bill is expected to be formally introduced to the Virginia House of Delegates beginning Jan. 8. “No person shall sell to, distribute to, purchase for, or knowingly permit the ...
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[Extra! Extra!] A Novel Multi-Ingredient Approach for Healthy Liver Function
Anti-Alcohol Complex from Life Extension (Fort Lauderdale, FL) is a multi-ingredient approach for supporting healthy liver function, detoxification and alcohol metabolism. The formula contains ingredients that were chosen to neutralize alcohol metabolites while providing detoxification support when drinking in moderation or for general liver health, according to Vanessa Pavey, ND, education scientist at Life Extension. ...
Detox, Liver Health & the Supplement Market
There are many options for an internal “clean up,” and retailers can guide their customers to the best solutions. The State of the Market Detox and liver health are experiencing steady growth, but remain smaller categories compared to other health areas. According to Kristin Chapman, MSc, category manager at Life Extension (Fort Lauderdale, FL), internet ...
CRN Encourages Greater Inclusion of Dietary Supplements in Dietary Guidelines
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) acknowledged efforts of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee in reviewing extensive data on nutrient intake in the United States, but expressed “disappointment” that the guidelines do not consider scientific evidence pertaining to dietary supplements. According to CRN, the report revealed troubling trends, particularly how Americans’ diets consistently fall short of aligning with Dietary Guidelines recommendations, leading ...
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