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Campbell Soup Disclosing Presence of GMOs in its Products
Campbell Soup Company announced its support for the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). According to the company’s press release, Campbell believes it is necessary for the federal government to provide a national standard for labeling requirements to better inform consumers about ...
CRN Welcomes New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), a trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, congratulated the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) upon the recent release of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Guidelines state an objective to “meet nutritional needs primarily ...
Vitamin Angels Launches New Website
Vitamin Angels unveiled its brand new website in celebration of Universal Children’s Day on November 20. “What better day to announce the launch of our website than on a day that celebrates the children we serve?” Vitamin Angels said. The new website features: Updated facts and information on the work Vitamin Angels does and the power of vitamin ...
NPA Welcomes FDA Process to Define “Natural”
The Natural Products Association (NPA) responded to recent steps taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to define the term “natural” on food labels. “It’s about time that natural be defined by experts and no Madison Avenue ad executives,” said Dan Fabricant, PhD, executive director and CEO of the NPA. “NPA strongly supports ...
Congratulations from the Governor!
Vitamin Retailer’s 2015 Retailer of the Year, Garner’s Natural Life, received a congratulatory letter from the governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley!
GFR’s 2015 Best of Gluten Free Awards
It’s time! The 2015 Best of Gluten Free Awards is looking for retail favorites! Retailers are asked to fill out a quick and easy form, telling us their best gluten-free products of the year. Categories range from best breakfast foods, best supplements to best personal care products and more. This year one lucky participant will ...
derma e Earns Non-GMO Project Verification
California-based company, derma e, announced that it’s 100 percent USDA Certified Organic Skin, Hair and Nail Oil is officially Non-GMO Project verified. “derma e does not use GMO (genetically modified organism) ingredients in formulating any of its natural skincare products, yet obtaining Non-GMO Project verification helps reinforce our commitment to ingredient transparency,” Jennifer Norman, vice ...
Drinking Tea May Benefit the Heart
Tea drinkers are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who don’t drink this soothing beverage. The hefty dose of flavonoids in tea may keep the heart and blood vessels healthy, according to the July 2015 Harvard Heart Letter. “Tea is a good source of compounds known as catechins and epicatechins, which are thought ...
AHPA President Responds to AG Letter to FDA
American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) President Michael McGuffin issued the following statement in response to the New York and Indiana Attorneys General May 26 letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “AHPA and its members support the New York and Indiana attorneys general expressed call for more resources to strengthen enforcement of the numerous ...
“Healthy Talk” Becomes Daily Health Talk Show
Healthy Talk, hosted by Michael A. Smith, MD, senior health scientist for Life Extension, and heard on RadioMD.com, has moved from its live weekly Thursday afternoon time slot to a one-hour daily show effective February 2, 2015, from 11 a.m. to noon EST. Healthy Talk will feature a surprise guest for a 10-minute segment during each episode, Monday ...
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