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Organic & Natural Health’s Facebook Live Event Attracts a Crowd
Organic & Natural Health Association hosted its second consumer retail educational program on April 23 in partnership with Syracuse, NY, health food store, Natur-Tyme. More than 1,200 consumers attended and upwards of 65,000 viewed the content via Facebook Live broadcast. For the 17th year, Natur-Tyme hosted its popular annual spring health fair at the New ...
SENPA Continuing Education Programs Still Strong After 30 Years
SENPA (Southeast Natural Products Association) hosted the 30th Annual Intensive Education Program providing 15 CEU’s at the Florida Hotel and Convention Center, April 22–23 in Orlando, FL. “Our target audience included Florida dietitians and nutritional counselors seeking continuing education credits, and independent retailers,” said Debra Short, executive director for SENPA. “Our goal is to continue ...
Golf Outing Raises $330,000 for Vitamin Angels
On May 8, more than 200 golfers from 79 companies came together for the 8th Annual Vitamin Angels Benefit Golf Outing at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ. The event, cohosted by The Vitamin Shoppe and Nature’s Value, Inc., raised $330,000 for Vitamin Angels, a 501(c)(3) charity that provides nutritional support to children and women ...
GoMacro Offers Support to Protect Farm Animals
GoMacro, a family-owned vegan nutrition bar company, aims to deepen its commitment to rescue abused and neglected farm animals by providing financial support for Farm Sanctuary, a non-profit committed to protecting farm animals from cruelty and inspiring change in the way society views and treats them. During the month of May, 10 percent of net proceeds from specially ...
FDA Takes Action Against 14 Companies For Selling Illegal Cancer Treatments
On April 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted warning letters addressed to 14 U.S.-based companies illegally selling more than 65 products that fraudulently claim to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure cancer. The products are marketed and sold without FDA approval, most commonly on websites and social media platforms. “Consumers should not use ...
The Supplement OWL Takes Flight
One year after the project was formally announced, the Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) became a reality, as the online product registry is now live. Serving as a resource for regulators, retailers, and industry, the OWL is an industry-wide, self-regulatory initiative that will help create a rich and more complete picture of the marketplace, and can ...
Jack Challem, The Nutrition Reporter, Dies at 66
On April 13, 2017, Jack Challem, bestselling author and beloved figure in the natural products industry, passed way after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 66. Born May 29, 1950, he will be remembered for many contributions, including ushering in science-based nutrition reporting in the natural products industry. Armed with a B.A. ...
Garden of Life Earns Non-GMO Project Verification for Dr. Formulated Probiotics Line
Florida-based Garden of Life has earned Non-GMO (genetically modified organism) Project Verification for its entire line of “Dr. Formulated” probiotics, the fastest-growing line of probiotics in the natural channel, according to SPINS (1). Dr. Formulated probiotics were formulated by David Perlmutter, M.D. Perlmutter has been a vocal advocate against the proliferation of genetically modified crop ...
Elwood Richard, NOW Founder, Dies at 85
On April 10, 2017, Elwood Richard, founder of NOW Foods (Illinois), passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 85. Born September 17, 1931, he will be remembered for his significant impact on the health food channel through the decades. Elwood Richard’s introduction to natural foods began nearly 20 years before he founded ...
MegaFood Adds Non-GMO Project Verified Seal to Probiotic Products
MegaFood (New Hampshire) became one of the first supplement brands to add the Non-GMO Project Verified seal to a probiotic product. MegaFood’s probiotic line, MegaFlora, includes six customized formulas, all containing the MegaFlora 14 strain blend, with additional strains chosen for their clinically proven ability to offer tangible health benefits to the digestive system, immune ...
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