Articles by Eric Munson
GOED to Host First Omega-3 Technology & Innovation Roundup Event
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is inviting industry professionals to its first-ever Technology & Innovation Roundup Event. The online webinar will be held via Zoom on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST. According to GOED, attendees will be able to learn about the latest developments from a diverse ...
Bob Moore, Founder of Bob’s Red Mill, Dies at 94
On Feb. 10, 2024, Bob Moore, founder of Bob’s Red Mill (Milwaukie, OR), died at his home in Oregon at age 94. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our Founder, Bob Moore, left this world today, February 10, 2024. He was 94 years old and full of the same love ...
NPA Announces Annual Fly-In Day 2024
The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced its annual “Fly-In on Capitol Hill” advocacy day will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Washington, D.C. The event will allow attendees to meet directly with their members of Congress to discuss legislation and policy impacting the natural products industry. The NPA will offer a “How to Lobby” ...
iHerb Partners With Mike Tyson to Launch Exclusive Collection
On Jan. 31, iHerb (Irvine, CA), a leading e-commerce platform for vitamins, minerals and supplements, announced a collaboration with former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson. Tyson’s personalized supplement collection will be available exclusively at iHerb. Tyson and iHerb Global Advisor Dr. Mehmet Oz, will promote the new collection including an offer for a 10 percent discount ...
Castor Oil—An Unexpected Social Media Star
Castor oil is a functional oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis) and intended for use in topical skin care and beauty products. Historically, it was also used as a laxative and digestive aid. In recent months, castor oil has become a bestseller at health food stores across the country. It ...
GOED Gears Up for Global Omega-3 Day
This March 3, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED, Salt Lake City, UT) plans to celebrate this year’s Global Omega-3 Day. GOED represents the global omega-3 industry with a mission to increase consumption of EPA and DHA around the world. “As approximately 80 percent of individuals globally fall short of the recommended ...
Trade Associations Announce Support for Relaunched Dietary Supplement Caucus
On Jan. 29, five major dietary supplement trade associations, Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Natural Products Association (NPA) and United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) announced their support to reestablish the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (CDSC) for the 118th Congress. The bipartisan group, led by co-chairs ...
MegaFood Announces Partnership with 1% for the Planet
On Jan. 24, MegaFood (Manchester, NH), a company known for its plant-based supplements, announced a partnership with 1% for the Planet. The company said it will commit 1 percent of annual sales to environmental partners across the globe. MegaFood has a Giving Strategy designed to support farmers, food, soil, local New Hampshire initiatives, climate related ...
Global Pet Supplements Market to Reach $2.75 Billion by 2027
The global pet supplements market is expected to grow with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8 percent from $2.12 billion in 2023 to $2.75 billion in 2027, according to ResearchAndMarkets. “The pet supplements market has reached a new zenith with an unprecedented compound annual growth rate (CAGR), providing insights into the thriving sector ...
New Hope Announces New Date, New Location for Newtopia Now
Newtopia Now, a new trade event to be held this year by New Hope Network, and originally scheduled for Aug. 6-8 at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, GA, has announced a new date and location. The event will now be held Aug. 25-28 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. Following the closure ...
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