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CRN Applauds ITC Decision to Reject Amarin Complaint
Following the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) decision that it will not pursue an investigation requested by Amarin Pharma, Inc. (U.S. office in New Jersey) and Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland Ltd. concerning concentrated EPA omega-3 fish oil supplements, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued the following statement on October 30: Statement from Steve Mister, president ...
American Botanical Council Begins 30th Year
On November 1, 2017, the American Botanical Council (ABC) begins its 30th year of nonprofit service, providing reliable, science-based information on the responsible use of herbs, medicinal plants, other beneficial botanicals, essential oils, fungi and related materials. The independent nonprofit has members in countries around the globe, has received numerous awards, and is recognized as ...
Whole Foods 365 Market Closing Bellevue Square Location
About a year after 365 by Whole Foods Market opened in Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA, the company announced it will close this location on October 21 at 10 p.m. The 365 by Whole Foods Market stores are the company’s sister brand, typically offering products at a lower price. “The decision was made by company leadership ...
Sprouts Announces New Store Openings, Including a First in Maryland
Sprouts Farmers Market announced nine new locations scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2018, including its first store in Maryland. Sprouts will open approximately 30 new stores across the country in 2018. The new Sprouts stores will open at the following locations: Albuquerque, NM – 5600 Coors Blvd. N.W. Ellicott City, MD – ...
FTC Complaint Against Quincy Bioscience Dismissed
On September 29, Judge Louis Stanton of the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York dismissed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) complaint against Wisconsin-based Quincy Bioscience, the makers of Prevagen. In January, the FTC and the NYAG charged the marketers of the dietary supplement Prevagen with making ...
U.S. Sales of Herbal Supplements Increase by 7.7 Percent in 2016
Consumers in the United States spent an estimated 7.7 percent more on herbal dietary supplements in 2016 than in the previous year, according to the recently published HerbalGram Herb Market Report for 2016. The report, which appears in issue 115 of the American Botanical Council’s (ABC’s) quarterly, peer-reviewed journal HerbalGram, shows strong, continued growth for ...
TuneUpDocs Program Introduces a New Paradigm for Medical “Checkups”
Having a regular health checkup may be a good idea, but it’s tied to an outmoded approach to wellness. Looking to see if you have “it” yet —“it” being some deadly disease. In reality, checkups rarely offer anything that actually helps a person feel better. Research published over the last 2 years has even suggested ...
Dietary Supplement Caucus Briefing Shines Light on Nutritional Intakes of U.S. Adults
“The best way to improve dietary intake is diversification, fortification, and supplementation,” said Regan Bailey, PhD, RD, MPH, associate professor, department of nutrition science, Purdue University, at the 31st Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus briefing held last week on Capitol Hill. Speaking before an audience of more than 60 Congressional staffers and guests, Bailey discussed dietary ...
SENPA Breaks From NPA, Announces New Branding Initiatives
SENPA, a non-profit trade association located in New Port Richey, FL and producers of SOHO Expo, Strategies for Success Road Shows, and providers of Comprehensive Continuing Education programs has announced new branding initiatives for the association. SENPA has been a long chartered regional member of Natural Products Association (NPA) and on September 19, 2017, President ...
Bioforce USA Opens Brand Marketing Headquarters in NYC
Bioforce USA (New York), announced the opening of its new marketing office in New York City. Located at 135 E. 57th Street, the new office supports brand development for the six companies Bioforce USA represents exclusively in the U.S. including: Annemarie Borlind, A. Vogel, Bionorica, Herbatint, Sanhelios and Secure. “New York City is the heart ...
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