Articles by Eric Munson
U.S. Sales of Herbal Supplements Increased in 2023
According to American Botanical Council (ABC)’s 2023 Herb Market Report, U.S. consumers spent an additional $533 million on herbal supplements in 2023 compared to 2022, a 4.4 percent increase in annual sales. The 2023 report is based on U.S. retail sales data provided by SPINS and Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ). The report was co-written by ...
MAHO Expo Returning to Columbus in 2025
The Mid-American Health Organization (MAHO) Expo will be returning to the Hilton Columbus at Easton in Columbus, OH July 25-27, 2025. The theme will be “Cheers to 50 Years!” as MAHO was incorporated in July 1975. MAHO is a Midwest industry trade association that caters to the ideals and sustainability of independent retailers. The 2024 ...
Penn Herb Company Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary
Since its founding in 1924 by Dr. Konstanty Kalkosinski, Penn Herb Company (Philadelphia, PA) continues to provide customers with herbs, remedies and herbal formulations developed during Kalkosinski’s naturopathic medicine practice. This year, the company celebrates 100 years in business. As the business grew between the 1920s and 1930s, additional formulations were added. By 1939 the ...
Natural Grocers Partners With Rodale Institute
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) announced a new partnership with Rodale Institute (Kutztown, PA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to regenerative organic agriculture. During Organic Month (September), customers will have the opportunity to support the retailer’s goal of raising $100,000 for Rodale Institute with donations at the register and a portion of proceeds from ...
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[Extra! Extra!] 10 of the Key Scientific Developments on Muscle and Strength Products
According to Carl Germano, CNS, CDN, Vice President of Verdant Nature, Consultant for Bluebonnet Nutrition, NY Bd. Certified Clinical Nutritionist, the latest science for muscle and dietary supplements highlights advancements in ingredient efficacy, delivery systems and personalized nutrition. He provided a list of 10 of the key scientific developments for this category while also explaining ...
A Growing Pillar of Strength
Many more consumers are becoming interested in safe and effective muscle-building products. Originally focused on athletes and bodybuilders, the muscle and strength category has expanded to include everyday consumers. Over the past few years, it has expanded to include more women, everyday consumers and older individuals suffering from sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a condition associated with ...
NPA Files Lawsuit Against FDA’s “Unlawful Application” of Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
The Natural Products Association (NPA) filed a lawsuit on August 28 against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), requesting the agency cease its “unlawful retroactive application” of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act against nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN). “We are extremely grateful for the leadership shown by our organization’s members in deciding to take this ...
Sprouts Farmers Market Expanding to More Communities
Sprouts Farmers Market (Phoenix, AZ) announced it will be opening 10 new stores in the coming months. The accelerated growth of part of the company’s goal of opening 35 new locations during its fiscal year 2024, the company said. Sprouts’ physical growth is in line with its financial growth. The new locations consist of: Nov. ...
Patrick Sheridan to Speak at Inaugural Naturally Independent Expo
Positively Natural Network announced Patrick Sheridan, CEO of the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) will be the keynote speaker at the new Naturally Independent Expo, which will be held Oct. 25-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Sheridan’s talk is titled “Harnessing Collective Strength: A Roadmap for Independent Retailers in the Natural Products Industry.” According to ...
CRN Files Reply Brief to Federal Appeals Court on Age Restriction Lawsuit
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) filed a reply brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, calling for a preliminary injunction to halt enforcement of New York’s age restriction law on certain dietary supplements. The filing responds to the New York State Attorney General’s defense of a lower court’s refusal ...
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