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Poppi Becomes Official Soda of Los Angeles Lakers
Poppi (Austin, TX), manufacturer of the popular eponymous prebiotic soda, announced its sponsorship with the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks the first professional sports collaboration for Poppi. As the official soda of the Lakers, Poppi aims to introduce a new type of soda to the next generation and re-enhance the sports experience with a better-for-you ...
CRN Recognizes Up-and-Coming Nutrition Scientists
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced the winners for its CRN and ASNF Program for Scholars (CAPS) graduate student award program for 2024. The program took place during CRN’s annual conference at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT. “We are always excited to engage with talented students who are interested in ...
CSHL Study Shows Vitamin K Supplement Slows Prostate Cancer in Mice
A new study from the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) identified a potentially groundbreaking solution for treating prostate cancer. CSHL Professor Lloyd Trotman found the pro-oxidant supplement menadione slowed prostate cancer progression in mice. The supplement is a precursor to vitamin K commonly found in leafy greens. The research suggests menadione may also be effective ...
Nordic Naturals Completes 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup
Nordic Naturals (Watsonville, CA) successfully completed the 40th Annual California Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 21. The event was led by the California Coastal Commission and brought together 60 Nordic Naturals employees as well as retail partners from across the nation. Nordic Naturals CEO John Stockman and employees gathered at Palm Beach State Park in Watsonville ...
NOW and INM Announce Protocol for Life Scholarship
NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) announced the Protocol for Life Scholarship, a pioneering initiative named in honor of NOW Founder Elwood Richard. With a six-figure investment spread across five years, the scholarship marks the single largest commitment ever made to advance naturopathic residency programs, NOW said. According to ...
HealthLOQ and GRMA Partner on Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program
HealthLOQ (Scottsdale, AZ) announced a partnership with the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) in launching the Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program. Developed through a consortium of industry stakeholders—such as retailers, brands, manufacturers, testing/inspection/certification (TIC) organizations, accreditation bodies and trade organizations, this program promotes transparency, credibility and scientific integrity within the dietary supplement product category. ...
Safety Shot Announces Comic Book-Inspired Rebrand as Sure Shot
On Oct. 9, Safety Shot (Jupiter, FL) announced a complete brand overhaul including a new name, Sure Shot. The company is known for its eponymous dietary supplement that stops the negative effects of alcohol before they start. Sure Shot partnered with full-service marketing agency Amalgam on the rebrand. “We created a bold brand world inspired ...
UNFI Lays Off More Than 200 Employees
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI, Providence, RI) laid off 277 workers from its billing, invoice and payroll department at its office in Phoenix, AZ. UNFI developed a three-year plan that aims to “increase customer and supplier value, expand margins, generate free cash flow and reduce leverage,” the company said. In its fourth quarter earnings report ...
Oregon Introduces Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act to Protect Children
United States Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA) to establish national standards to protect public health and safety and keep cannabis products out of the hands of children. The bill is co-sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR). According to Wyden, the CSRA would establish a national age restriction to ...
Retailers and Manufacturers Reflect on Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene made landfall last month, it caused immense destruction to the Southeastern United States, particularly North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. At the time of publication, there are at least 227 deaths and hundreds unaccounted for. AccuWeather estimated the total damage could reach $250 billion. North Carolina-based herbal supplement manufacturer Gaia Herbs’ farm in ...
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