health and wellness
Paul Stamets Discusses Mushroom Mycelium at United Nations
Renowned mycologist, author and entrepreneur Paul Stamets recently spoke at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, NY as part of a global gathering highlighting “transformative leaders advancing human and planetary health.”* Stamets’ talk explored the immune-supporting properties of turkey tail and agarikon—two functional mushrooms species with extensive research on their immune benefits. He emphasized ...
Detwiler’s Farm Market Opens New Distribution Center
On Sept. 29, Detwiler’s Farm Market, a family-owned grocery chain based in Florida, announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution center at the Florida International Tradeport in Palmetto, FL. The new facility spans 133,000 square feet. According to Detwiler’s, the new distribution center will serve as the hub for the company’s stores, ...
HHS Releases Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, CRN Responds
On Sept. 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, a sweeping plan with more than 120 initiatives to “reverse the failed policies that fueled America’s childhood chronic disease epidemic.” The strategy outlines targeted executive actions to advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness ...
Brian Mosser Becomes New Owner of Get Healthy
Get Healthy Vitamins and Natural Foods, an independent natural retailer located in Brooksville and Spring Hill, FL, announced Brian Mosser purchased the business from founders Karen Greenway and Laura DeWitt, becoming the new owner. Mosser started working at Get Healthy nearly 20 years ago where he started as a store clerk. Through hard work, passion ...
Echo Water and 10X Health System Announce Strategic Partnership
Echo Water (Salt Lake City, UT), a leader in hydrogen water therapy, announced a new strategic partnership with wellness company 10X Health System (Miami, FL). The collaboration will see the acclaimed Echo Flask white-labeled and sold under 10X’s brand, expanding its reach to more customers. The Echo Flask launched in 2025 and is a smart ...
DOJ Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Xlear
On March 10, the Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the United States District Court of Utah to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s lawsuit against Xlear (American Fork, UT) and its CEO Nathan Jones. In October 2021, FTC filed a lawsuit against Xlear and Jones alleging the company’s statements that its nasal spray could serve ...
Country Life Vitamins Unveils Picks for “Must Have” Supplements in 2025
According to a study from Popular Science, 13 percent of U.S. adults said they felt tired or exhausted. This national fatigue might be linked to not getting enough vitamin D, vitamin B12 or omega-3 fatty acids. However, consumers are often confused by dietary supplement choices and uncertain about what is and isn’t necessary for optimal ...
NOW Survey Reveals Top Health and Wellness Priorities in 2025
A new consumer survey commissioned by NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) reveals energy is set to dominate health and wellness in 2025. According to the report, 56 percent of respondents are seeking supplements to boost their energy levels and keep up with their busy lives. Other high-ranked trends include fitness support at 37 percent, better ...
Natural Grocers Unveils Must-Know Trends for 2025
On Dec. 2, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) unveiled its Top Trends for 2025. “At Natural Grocers, we’re always eager to see how evolving trends inspire healthier, more sustainable lifestyles. Each year we sift through evolving shopping habits and cutting-edge research to pinpoint the trends that will shape the way we live, eat, and ...
CV Sciences Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Extract Labs
On Nov. 21, California-based CV Sciences, manufacturer of the +PlusCBD and +PlusHLTH lines, announced it entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Extract Labs (Colorado), a manufacturer of premium cannabinoid products such as gummies, topicals and tinctures. According to CV Sciences, Extract Labs has operational flexibility and can run large minimum order quantity (MOQ) ...
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