Articles by Eric Munson
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 ...
Vitaquest Unveils 2025 Trends Forecast for Dietary Supplement Market
Contract nutritional supplement manufacturer Vitaquest International (West Caldwell, NJ) released its 2025 trends forecast for the dietary supplement market. According to the company, the market for dietary supplements is on a rapid, upward trajectory, and some of the factors driving that growth include increasing health care costs, changes in food laws affecting label and product ...
Letter Writing, Jammed Fax Machines, Coffins: SENPA Webinar Recalls the Creation of DSHEA
On Aug. 20, SENPA and Natural Products Marketer hosted a webinar titled “United for Change: The Impact and the Future of the Natural Products Industry.” The webinar, where longtime industry leaders recalled the extreme measures taken for the passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), celebrated the 30th anniversary of the bill. ...
NOW Testing Reveals Problems With Resveratrol Products
NOW Health Group’s (Bloomingdale, IL) latest round of testing investigated 30 resveratrol products purchased on Amazon. This was the 18th round of testing since 2017, all of which “raised serious concerns,” according to the company. Resveratrol is a popular antioxidant found naturally in grapes, red wine, peanuts and herbs. Japanese knotweed extract is the most ...
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