Articles by Janet Poveromo
NOW Foods Annual Conference Draws More Than 150 Retailers
Illinois-based NOW Foods’ 2015 Retailer Conference, the 17th annual such event, drew more than 150 of NOW’s retail customers from North America in a weekend of education, networking and product training. The program is focused on giving retailer customers in-depth knowledge of NOW’s quality program, and tools to help them increase sales. Presentations included: All ...
House Blocks States From Requiring GMO Food Labels
The House on July 23 passed hotly contested legislation that would keep states from issuing mandatory labeling laws for foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs), According to TheHill.com. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, which passed 275-150, would instead create a federal standard for the voluntary labeling of foods with GMO ...
PCC Natural Markets to Open New Store
Seattle, WA-based PCC Natural Markets (PCC), is scheduled to open the doors of its new Columbia City store on Friday, July 24. The Columbia City PCC is located at 3610 S. Edmunds St. in The Angeline, a mixed-use development at the intersection of Rainier Ave. S. and S. Edmunds St. The opening of the Columbia ...
Home Health Introduces New Look
New York-based Home Health has announced a new look and package for its natural personal care formulas. The newly designed label features modern typography, water-color images and updated graphics … a contemporary package created especially to appeal to today’s customer shopping for clean ingredient, natural body care products. The redesign reinforces Home Health’s long-standing commitment of ...
Drinking Tea May Benefit the Heart
Tea drinkers are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who don’t drink this soothing beverage. The hefty dose of flavonoids in tea may keep the heart and blood vessels healthy, according to the July 2015 Harvard Heart Letter. “Tea is a good source of compounds known as catechins and epicatechins, which are thought ...
Burt Shavitz, founder of Burt’s Bees, dies at 80
Burt Shavitz, who founded the Burt’s Bees beauty brand, has passed away at the age of 80 in Bangor, ME. According to USA Today, he died of respiratory complications, surrounded by friends and family. Shavitz gained recognition as his personal-care products, decorated with a likeness of his face, spread around the world. But before his ...
Nordic Naturals Campaign Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters
California-based Nordic Naturals kicks off the back-to-school season with the “One + One = More” campaign to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS), a nationwide non-profit organization that serves children aged 6-18. From July through September 2015, every time a consumer purchases a bottle of Nordic Naturals children’s products, the company will donate ...
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid—Where is it found in the body and how does it help—2 minute video Hyalogic™ is proud to be a leader in the use of Hyaluronic Acid and a partner in your health and wellness. Hyaluronic Acid known as nature’s moisturizer is such a versatile molecule that can help our skin, eyes and healthy ...
Seed Oils for Vision Health
Cheryl Myers, chief of education and scientific affairs at EuroPharma, Inc. noted that recent research is promising for the use of seed oils for vision health. She pointed to a Japanese study in which participants worked at a computer for two hours. The individuals in the black currant group noticed an improvement in visual acuity, ...
A Clear Vision
An aging population, increased screen usage and unhealthy lifestyle choices set the stage for a growing vision support supplement market. Staring at screens, smoking, an unhealthy diet and even obesity all take their toll on our eyesight. But along with taking on a healthier lifestyle, there are other natural ways to help protect vision, and ...
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