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New Hope Announces Closure of Natural Products Expo East, Launches Newtopia Now
On Sept. 20, New Hope Network announced the closure of Natural Products Expo East. After almost 40 years in operation, the last Expo East was held from Sept. 20-23 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. “We are enormously proud of the legacy of Expo East and are grateful that is has served as a ...
Citizen Petition Calls on FTC to Withdraw Civil Penalty Notices on Consumer Health Care Companies
On September 14, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) sent a citizen petition to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), calling for an immediate withdrawal of the penalty claim notices sent to around 700 consumer health companies. The notices were sent in April 2023 and warned of civil penalties and potential litigation if marketers fail to ...
Trace Minerals Launches “Trace Gives Back” Community Service Program
On September 15, Trace Minerals (Ogden, UT) announced the launch of its “Trace Gives Back” program. Through the new initiative, Trace Minerals stated that it is committed to “improving people’s health and well-being by giving back to communities in need.” Matt Kilts, the co-owner and CEO of Trace Minerals and Steve Reeves, the president of ...
SPINS and GNC Partner to Explore Evolving Trends in VMS Industry
In an exclusive partnership SPINS, a leading provider of wellness analytics, and GNC, the global health and wellness brand, will work together to identify emerging and evolving trends in the vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) industry. Some of the many trends SPINS has observed include: Protein, meal replacements and performance nutrition, which is one of ...
Natural Grocers Celebrates Organic Month, Invites Customers to Celebrate
Specialty retailer Natural Grocers (Lakewood, CO) is raising awareness toward Organic Month with discounts on organic products, community education on the organic movement and fundraising efforts. The promotion will run all throughout September. For three days from September 14-16, Natural Grocers offers additional in-store shopping incentives and promotions including savings of up to 46 percentage ...
Market Research Predicts Strong Growth of Stress Relief Supplements Globally
According to Fact.MR, a provider of market research and competitive intelligence, the global Stress Relief Supplements Market is expected to reach a value of $950 million by the end of 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 6 percent over the next 10 years. The market researcher reported that escalating global concerns about stress management are leading ...
Sprouts and Whole Foods Market Earn Top Grades From ASPCA
According to Supermarket News, a new report is grading the 20 largest U.S. grocery retailers on their commitments to farm animal welfare, with only two retailers receiving “A” grades—Sprouts Farmers Market and Whole Foods Market. The report from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is the company’s inaugural animal welfare study, ...
James “Jim” Jones to Head FDA Food Division, Industry Associations Respond
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it has selected James “Jim” Jones, a 30-year veteran of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to direct its food division as part of a broader reorganization, the agency said. The FDA in January said it would reorganize its food program after being criticized for its slow response ...
Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market Top Most Innovative Grocers List
Retailers that focus on private label products and sourcing from unique suppliers are scoring points with shoppers. According to the new American Innovation Index (AII), Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market and ALDI are seen as the most innovative grocers by today’s consumers. Now in its sixth year, the AII is conducted and published by Fordham University’s ...
NOW Again Honored as a “Great Place to Work”
NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) was again honored as being a “Great Place to Work” by the National Association for Business Resources in their Summer 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. NOW was honored in three separate categories: 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation (12th consecutive year) One of the ...
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