Articles by Eric Munson
In Memoriam: James Gormley, Former VR Editor/Writer and Natural Products Industry Consultant
On Aug. 14, 2024, former Vitamin Retailer (VR) editor and industry consultant James J. Gormley died at age 61 in Delray Beach, FL from natural causes. Gormley was an award-winning journalist, blogger, writer and editor specializing in medicine, health, nutrition and dietary supplements. He was a frequent contributor for various natural product industry trade publications and ...
SENPA to Hold Webinar for 30th Anniversary of DSHEA
SENPA announced an upcoming webinar titled “United for Change: The Impact of DSHEA and the Future of the Natural Products Industry.” The event will be held at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 20. It will feature a panel of industry leaders who will discuss the significant impact of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education ...
CRN Responds to Study Claiming Six Botanicals Cause Liver Damage
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) responded to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) claiming six popular herbal supplement ingredients (turmeric, green tea extract, Garcinia cambogia, black cohosh, red yeast rice and ashwagandha) are potentially “hepatotoxic.” Contrary to misleading headlines from the study, there is no evidence that these ...
Dr. Bronner’s Promotes Five Department Heads to Vice President Positions
Dr. Bronner’s (Vista, CA) announced the promotion of five department heads to vice president positions. “The hard work and success of all five of these departments has been an integral part of the company’s growth. Each of these unique leaders allows us to rock our mission in an authentic and effective way,” said David Bronner, ...
UNPA Joins Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance
United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) announced it joined the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA). GRMA serves a varied membership including manufacturers, retailers, public health organizations, certification bodies and trade associations. GRMA’s goal is to ensure consumers have access to safe, quality products, specifically in the dietary supplement, cosmetic and OTC drug markets. “UNPA played ...
iHerb Brings Martha Stewart Wellness to Its Global Assortment
iHerb (Irvine, CA) announced the addition of three new supplement products from Martha Stewart, Marquee Brands and Project #1 Nutrition. The new line comprises Marine Wellness Collagen, Wellness Greens and Wellness Red, and will be available to iHerb customers in more than 180 countries. “Martha’s well publicized morning juicing regimen and her ongoing influence in ...
Industry Criticizes Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2024
United States Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2024, which requires dietary supplement manufacturers to list their products with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In 1994, Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), which provided FDA authority to regulate dietary supplements. However, DSHEA does not ...
MegaFood Unveils New Brand Look After More Than 50 Years
Since 1973, MegaFood (Manchester, NH) has been using science to harness the power of planets to create efficacious vitamins and supplements including the brand’s Blood Builder iron supplements, its Men’s and Women’s One Daily multivitamins and its Baby & Me 2 line, the company stated. In July 2024, MegaFood announced a new brand identity, unveiling ...
Natural Grocers Supports FDA’s Ruling Against Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) announced its support for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s recent revocation of the rule allowing for the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO). The company is dedicated to improving human health, the environment and the economy and has never carried BVO products in its stores. Brominated ...
Dr. Bronner’s Celebrates 5 Years of Global Giving
Dr. Bronner’s (Vista, CA) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its international philanthropy program, All-One International Initiative. Through the initiative a minimum of 1 percent of sales to participating international markets are contributed to local advocacy efforts in support of social justice, environmental sustainability and animal advocacy. Over the last five years, the company has ...
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