Articles by Janet Poveromo
Vega to be Acquired by WhiteWave Foods
Vega (Vancouver, BC), a leader in plant-based natural health and performance nutrition products, has agreed to be acquired by WhiteWave, a leading maker of plant-based foods and beverages. The transaction is designed to create further opportunities for growth, making plant-based nutrition more accessible. “As a pioneer in the plant-based movement, we’ve introduced Vega to a ...
Rodale Institute Announces Boiron Medicinal Garden Ribbon-Cutting
Rodale Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach, announced the unveiling of the Boiron Medicinal Garden through a partnership with Boiron USA. The public is welcome to share in the official opening of the Boiron Medicinal Garden at the ribbon cutting event Friday, June 26 from 6-7:30 p.m., located ...
Natural Energy
When you think of natural energy products, for most people, energy drinks or shots favored by a young crowd come to mind. However, manufacturers of natural products are finding that the category is expanding—active lifestyle enthusiasts are seeking these products for energy boosts as well as building lean muscle, and then there are parents, professionals ...
Study links high-sugar, high-caffeine energy drinks to negative behaviors in adolescents
Weekly consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks among adolescents is significantly associated with higher consumption of other sugar-sweetened beverages, cigarette smoking, and screen media use, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Minnesota and Duke University. The study was undertaken to build understanding of health behavior patterns related to adolescent ...
Interpreting “Clean” Personal Care
It seems simple: “Clean label” stands for natural ingredients in a product with no artificial ingredients and chemicals. However, California-based personal care company derma e, said it recognized that a standard definition of “natural” does not exist. Therefore, the company’s chief formulator, Linda Miles, DOM, developed a comprehensive set of stringent criteria to guide derma ...
Natural Personal Care News
Considering the growth of natural cosmetics, as well as the persistent “green washing” in the industry, in terms of potential regulation, natural advocates are fighting for the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2013 as a measure to enforce safety and transparency. “This act would ban chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive harm ...
Visible Benefits
Considering high-tech stressors and recent research on natural vision health, retailers may find a broader demographic seeking eye-protecting nutrients. Eyesight is easy to take for granted. A multitude of factors can impact our eyes every day: driving, reading, computer use, even exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays may greatly affect ocular health. And, of course, ...
The Retailer As Gatekeeper: Revisited
When Vitamin Retailer explored this topic in 2011, the news of the GAO’s surprising undercover secret shopper report was still stinging. Here, the conversation continues with leaders in the natural product industry, who review what’s happened since the report, including a discussion on how retailers can be confident they are DSHEA compliant while providing top-quality ...
Calming Support
Modern research and traditional ingredients help provide targeted natural products to gently ease consumers’ stress and anxiety. Arecent study conducted by the American Psychiatric Association estimated that more than 40 million people suffer from anxiety disorders in any given year. Whether dealing with occasional stress, or needing to seek professional help for a more complex ...
Realistic Weight Loss
Makers of natural weight-loss products focus on fair and honest assertions, as well as overall health benefits to propel the category. Happy New Year Resolution! The new diet season, which starts January 1 and typically ends around Memorial Day, is off to its annual start. America’s estimated 108 million dieters (about 82 percent of who ...
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