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Obesity Rates in U.S. May Be Declining, Survey Says
According to new data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the obesity rate in the United States dropped by roughly two percentage points between 2020 and 2023. There is no direct evidence that links the declining rates with the growing popularity of GLP-1 prescription weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and ...
LaneInnovative Celebrates 30 Years in Business
In September 1994, around the kitchen table, Florida-based LaneInnovative (formerly LaneLabs USA) was born. It was the brainchild of Andrew Lane and his father Dr. William Lane. They partnered with the best researchers and manufacturers from around the globe and began developing innovative products to address the basic needs of the body. This year, the ...
Diageo Acquires Ritual Zero Proof to Enhance Non-alcoholic Position
On Sept. 25, Diageo North America (New York, NY) announced it acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Chicago, IL). Since its founding in 2019, Ritual has rapidly grown into the number one non-alcoholic spirit brand in the United States. Ritual co-founders David Crooch, Marcus Sakey and GG Sakey experimented with hundreds of recipes and consulted ...
Low Vitamin D Associated With Slower Fracture Healing
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), low levels of vitamin D can impact the healing of fractures in children. The study titled Low Vitamin D Levels Are Associated With Longer Healing Times in Pediatric Fracture Patients examined 186 extremity fracture cases in children from 2015-2022 and found low levels of vitamin D correlated ...
Trace Minerals Unveils All-encompassing Rebrand as Trace
Trace (Salt Lake City, UT), formerly known as Trace Minerals, announced the launch of its new brand identity and product packaging on Sept. 25, 2024. Trace emphasizes consumer education, quality ingredients, multiple delivery formats, mineral insufficiencies, scientific research and sustainable sourcing, the company said. According to the company, Trace’s updated packaging is “modern and relevant,” ...
New Jersey Advances Dietary Supplement Age Restriction Bill
On Sep. 23, the New Jersey State Assembly Health Committee passed an age-restriction bill for muscle building supplements (A1848) to customers under 18 years of age. The bill will now be reviewed by the General Assembly. The bill is sponsored by Herb Conaway, Jr. (D, Legislative District 7) and Benjie E. Wimberly (D, Legislative District ...
U.S. Sales of Herbal Supplements Increased in 2023
According to American Botanical Council (ABC)’s 2023 Herb Market Report, U.S. consumers spent an additional $533 million on herbal supplements in 2023 compared to 2022, a 4.4 percent increase in annual sales. The 2023 report is based on U.S. retail sales data provided by SPINS and Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ). The report was co-written by ...
MAHO Expo Returning to Columbus in 2025
The Mid-American Health Organization (MAHO) Expo will be returning to the Hilton Columbus at Easton in Columbus, OH July 25-27, 2025. The theme will be “Cheers to 50 Years!” as MAHO was incorporated in July 1975. MAHO is a Midwest industry trade association that caters to the ideals and sustainability of independent retailers. The 2024 ...
Penn Herb Company Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary
Since its founding in 1924 by Dr. Konstanty Kalkosinski, Penn Herb Company (Philadelphia, PA) continues to provide customers with herbs, remedies and herbal formulations developed during Kalkosinski’s naturopathic medicine practice. This year, the company celebrates 100 years in business. As the business grew between the 1920s and 1930s, additional formulations were added. By 1939 the ...
Natural Grocers Partners With Rodale Institute
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) announced a new partnership with Rodale Institute (Kutztown, PA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to regenerative organic agriculture. During Organic Month (September), customers will have the opportunity to support the retailer’s goal of raising $100,000 for Rodale Institute with donations at the register and a portion of proceeds from ...
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