Articles by Eric Munson
The Vitamin Shoppe Launches Holistic Telehealth Service
On May 8, The Vitamin Shoppe (Secaucus, NJ) launched Whole Health Rx, a telehealth service that offers a holistic approach to health solutions. It encompasses prescription medications, nutritional supplements for whole-body health and expert guidance on lifestyle practices to support lifelong wellness. Whole Health Rx initially launched with a focus on weight management, offering virtual ...
CRN Foundation and Members Create Prenatal Nutrition Center
CRN Foundation, the educational arm of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), along with six member companies created a Prenatal Nutrition Center, which will debut at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting 2024 in San Francisco, CA. The participating member companies are Balchem, Church & Dwight Co., dsm-firmenich, ...
OmniActive & CRN Partner to Raise Awareness of Macular Carotenoids Prenatal Needs
OmniActive Health Technologies (India/Bridgewater, NJ) announced a collaboration with the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) to highlight the significance of lutein and zeaxanthin isomers for prenatal nutrition at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)’s Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, CA. OmniActive is one of six companies involved in the partnership ...
NOW Launches Product Line Exclusively in Physical Stores
NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) introduced 20 new product sizes that are only available for sale in brick and mortar stores. “The idea originated with the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) as something that would support these stores, which very much appeals to NOW,” said Dan Richard, vice president of global sales and marketing ...
Your Health Matters: An Affordable Experience in New England
Since 1992, David J. Termine, co-owner of Your Health Matters, a natural products retail store in Sturbridge, MA, has worked in sales, various independent stores and large retail chains. When Termine worked as an account executive for New Chapter, a vitamin and supplement manufacturer based in Brattleboro, VT, he was involved with promotion of new ...
Bragg Obtains B Corporation Certification
Bragg Live Food Products (Santa Barbara, CA), obtained B Corporation Certification, underscoring 100 years of dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. The company’s core belief is “supporting vibrant living for people and the planet.” “B Corp Certification is an opportunity for Bragg to codify an important pillar of the company’s ethos: responsible business,” said Linda ...
Industry Questions New Bill Seeking to Address Tianeptine
A new bill introduced by Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Dubbed, “Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Substances Act,” the bill would give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to prohibit certain ingredients that “don’t meet the definitions of dietary ...
New York Supplements Ban Takes Effect, Retailers Respond
On Apr. 22, 2024, New York State’s ban on weight-loss and muscle building supplements took effect. The law, which was signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Oct. 25, 2023, prohibits retailers from selling dietary supplements marketed for “weight loss” or “muscle building” to anyone under 18 years old. On Dec. 5, 2023, the ...
New York Federal Court Says CRN Can Sue Over Supplements Ban
A federal judge in New York State announced the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has standing to sue on behalf of its members. CRN filed a lawsuit against New York on Mar. 13. The law prohibits the sale of certain dietary supplements “labeled, marketed, or otherwise represented” for weight loss or muscle building to individuals ...
CRN Releases New Guidelines for Melatonin and Gummy Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced the adoption of two new sets of voluntary guidance. One focuses on the formation, labeling and packaging of melatonin supplements. The other focuses on labeling of gummy supplements. The new guidelines were adopted by CRN’s Board of Directors on Mar. 28. According to the association, the updated melatonin ...
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