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Dr. Bronner’s Drops B Corp Certification
On Feb. 11, Dr. Bronner’s (Vista, CA) dropped its B Corp Certification and will not renew with B Lab, the organization that manages the certification. The announcement comes after a multi-year campaign from Dr. Bronner’s calling on B Lab to “meaningfully improve” the B Corp standards. Dr. Bronner’s first became a certified B Corp in ...
AHPA President Michael McGuffin Dies at 73
On Feb. 17, 2025, longtime American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) President Michael McGuffin died at age 73. According to a memorial posted on the AHPA website, for 25 years, McGuffin served as the association’s president, leaving behind an indelible mark on the natural products industry through his steadfast advocacy for reasonable regulations and proactive self-governance. ...
Trade Associations Congratulate RFK Jr. on HHS Secretary Confirmation
On Feb. 13, politician and environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) was confirmed as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Natural Products Association (NPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) congratulated Kennedy on his confirmation and expressed ...
Three More States Introduce Age Restriction Bills
As of February 2025, Illinois, Maryland and Washington have become the latest states to introduce age restriction bills on weight-loss and muscle-building dietary supplements for consumers under the age of 18. The total is now up to nine states alongside Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Texas, New Hampshire and Virginia. On Jan. 30, Maryland Delegate ...
ISSN Says Creatine Is Safe and Beneficial, Criticizes Age Restriction Bills
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has grown increasingly concerned about various state governments attempting to restrict the sale of dietary supplements, including creatine, to children and adolescents. According to ISSN, creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in every cell in the human body that plays a critical role in cellular metabolism. The ...
Natural Grocers Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the values and practices that drive America’s largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retail chain. The 2024 report celebrates how Natural Grocers continues to prioritize affordable, high-quality and environmentally conscious products while sharing stories of vendors, farmers and partnerships that reflect the ...
Jambar Partners With Aspen Snowmass Resort Complex
Jambar (San Rafael, CA), the whole food organic energy bar, announced it has entered a three-year agreement as the official Energy Bar Affiliate Partner of the Aspen Snowmass Resort Complex in Colorado. Aspen Snowmass comprises four internationally renowned mountain resorts that have hosted numerous international skiing and snowboarding events. As part of the partnership, Jambar ...
Essential Formulas Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary
In 2025, Texas-based Essential Formulas Inc. (EFI) celebrated its 25th Silver Jubilee anniversary. Its commitment to research, education and innovative product development has been vital to shaping the probiotic market. EFI was established in 2000 as the exclusive U.S. distributor of the award-winning probiotic line from world-renowned Japanese microbiologist Dr. Iichiroh Ohhira (1936-2016). In 2015, ...
Vitamin Angels Expands Global Reach and Impact in 2024
In 2024, Vitamin Angels (Goleta, CA) achieved a milestone year, reaching more than 74 million underserved pregnant women and children globally with essential nutrition. Domestically, the organization achieved its goal of reaching 500,000 underserved pregnant women with prenatal vitamins and minerals. Vitamin Angels had several notable accomplishments in 2024. Since 2013, Walgreens and Vitamin Angels ...
Country Life Vitamins Unveils Picks for “Must Have” Supplements in 2025
According to a study from Popular Science, 13 percent of U.S. adults said they felt tired or exhausted. This national fatigue might be linked to not getting enough vitamin D, vitamin B12 or omega-3 fatty acids. However, consumers are often confused by dietary supplement choices and uncertain about what is and isn’t necessary for optimal ...
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