Articles by Eric Munson
NPA Weighs Options Following Court Decision on New York Supplements Ban
The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of New York dismissed the Natural Product Association (NPA)’s lawsuit seeking a primary injunction against the New York supplements ban. The law, which went into effect in April 2024, was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul in October 2023, and prevents the sale of weight loss ...
The Vitamin Shoppe Releases Top 5 Health and Wellness Trends Report
The Vitamin Shoppe (Secaucus, NJ) released its annual Health & Wellness Trend Report for 2024 to provide insights into the top consumer trends in the nutritional supplements industry. According to the company, the report leverages data from The Vitamin Shoppe’s 700 retail locations and website, as well as data from SPINS. Additionally, The Vitamin Shoppe ...
Nordic Naturals Joins 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup
Nordic Naturals (Watsonville, CA) announced it will be participating in the 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup On Sept. 21. The event is led by the California Coastal Commission (San Francisco, CA). Nordic Naturals is excited to “ride the wave” of this important endeavor by leading a beach cleanup event in Santa Cruz, CA as part ...
Lawsuit Says Poppi Soda Misled Consumers About Health Benefits
A lawsuit filed in California against Poppi (Austin, TX) claims the prebiotic sodas do not improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests. The class-action lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California by Kristin Cobbs of San Francisco, CA. The complaint alleges Poppi sodas contain less prebiotic fiber than advertised. Cobbs is ...
New Fish Oil Research Leads to Misleading Conclusions About Heart Risks, Says FARI
The Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI, Sioux Falls, SD) says a new study published in BMJ suggests fish oil supplements can be dangerous, sparking dozens of misleading headlines in mainstream media. The study in question looked at incidents of atrial fibrillation, other major cardiovascular issues and death, identified through hospital records and death registries. The ...
Pharmavite Awards $1 Million Grant to The JED Foundation
Pharmavite (West Hills, CA) awarded a $1 million grant to The JED Foundation (New York, NY), a leading nonprofit organization that protects emotional health and prevents suicide among teens and young adults. “We are thankful for Pharmavite’s commitment to creating communities of care for teens and young adults by helping them live healthier lives both ...
Carlson Labs Receives Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
Carlson Labs (Arlington Heights, IL) has been in business since 1965 as one woman’s mission to improve her family’s health through nutrition. Founder Susan Carlson’s father suffered from cardiac issues, but found support through naturally sourced vitamin E. Carlson was inspired by the discovery, and used her background as a pharmacist to create one of ...
CRN’s New York Lawsuit Moves Forward on First Amendment Issue
On May 14, a federal court in the Southern District of New York denied the state’s motion to dismiss the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)’s claims the new age-restriction law violates the First Amendment. The law, which was signed in October 2023, prohibits retailers from selling certain dietary supplement to individuals under 18 years old. ...
Bronner Haus & Dr. Bronner’s Museum Opens in Laupheim, Germany
The Bronner Haus in Laupheim, Germany is the ancestral home of the Bronner family where the family business of soapmaking began in 1858. When Michael Bronner, president of Dr. Bronner’s (Vista, CA), was in Laupheim for a speaking event, he had a chance encounter with the owner of the home. She was moved by the ...
Robin Arzón Becomes Jarrow Formulas’ First Brand Ambassador
To inspire and motivate others, Jarrow Formulas (Sherman Oaks, CA) appointed health and fitness powerhouse Robin Arzón as its first brand ambassador. She will receive the title “Chief of Superior Starts.” “I am thrilled to take on this role as Chief of Superior Starts and work with Jarrow Formulas as we empower people to level ...
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