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Dr. Bronner’s Announces Funding Recipients for 2024 All-One Canada Initiative
On April 28, Dr. Bronner’s (Vista, CA) announced the 2024 funding recipients through the company’s All-One Canada Initiative. According to the company, a minimum of 1 percent of Dr. Bronner’s sales in Canada is donated to local advocacy efforts across social justice, animal advocacy and environmental sustainability. In 2024, the initiative directed $66,000 ($91,474 CAD) ...
CRN Responds to “Misinterpreted” Study on Muscle-Building Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a statement in response to a study in PLOS Mental Health that reported muscle-building supplement use is associated with muscle dysmorphia among Canadian adolescents and young adults. According to CRN, correlation is not causation, but it is being ignored in the rush to blame supplements for body image ...
Nature’s Way Introduces “Innovation Challenge”
On Feb. 20, Nature’s Way (Green Bay, WI) launched its Innovation Challenge, a collaborative platform designed to provide funding and expert support to emerging scientific innovators while helping to bring groundbreaking ideas to market. According to the company, the program will elevate emerging leaders in the field and drive product innovation across key areas, shaping the ...
Former Boxer Floyd Mayweather Launches Supplement Line
Former professional boxer and entrepreneur Floyd Mayweather Jr. launched his own line of premium supplements called 101 (One of One). The brand recognizes that we are all “one of one” with unique goals for fitness journeys. “For years, I was asked what supplements I take to stay on top of my game. I don’t cut ...
BMC Medicine Retracts DNA Barcoding Study on Herbal Products, Industry Responds
In July 2024, BMC Medicine’s editorial office retracted a 2013 study which used DNA barcoding analysis to test 44 herbal products. “The Editor has retracted this article. An investigation by the University of Guelph has found evidence of data fabrication in relation to this article. The Editor therefore no longer has confidence in the ...
O&N Welcomes New President, Treasurer and Board Members
Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N) elected a new president, treasurer and four new board members. Todd Norton, vice president of business development at Norway-based Aker BioMarine, will serve as the new board president. Alan Lewis, director of government affairs and food and agriculture policy for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) will serve ...
MadeGood Foods Expands Philanthropic Efforts to Ease COVID-19 Stress
Canada-based granola snack creator MadeGood Foods is continuing to support communities and neighborhoods across North America during these unprecedented times. In response to COVID-19, MadeGood has donated nearly $250,000 in food and funds to Community Food Centres Canada (CFCC), Food Banks Canada and Chicago,IL non-profits I Grow Chicago and Marillac St. Vincent. This month, the company said it is ramping up ...
Trump Signs Trade Deal That Includes Dietary Supplements
As the first trade agreement to specifically mention dietary supplements, on Jan. 29, President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Under the terms of the deal, the dairy industry, which includes manufacturers of whey protein, could see an increase in sales to Canada. NPA (Natural Products Association) applauded the Trump Administration for reaching the new trade deal. ...
ChromaDex Announces TRU NIAGEN Retail Launch in Canada
California-based ChromaDex Corp. announced a milestone in its global expansion strategy for TRU NIAGEN, with a strategic deal with specialty retailer Showcase in Toronto, Canada. Tru Niagen is now available in 36 Showcase stores in the greater Toronto area as well as Showcase’s online store. Showcase operates 118 wholly owned stores throughout Canada and the ...
DivaCup Introduces New Integrated Marketing Campaign
Canada-based Diva International Inc. (Diva) launched a new North American campaign, dubbed Inner Revolution. To create more positive conversations around periods and to raise awareness about alternative menstrual products, Diva teamed up with TAXI Vancouver for a brand overhaul that would cut through period standards and clichés and encourage people to “join the Inner Revolution.” The ...
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