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Global Liver Health Supplements Market Projected to Reach $3.11 Billion by 2032
According to Coherent Market Insights (CMI), the global liver health supplements market was valued at $1.34 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $3.11 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8 percent. According to the analysis, one of the biggest drivers is increasing prevalence of liver diseases such as cirrhosis, ...
Independent Retail Expo to be Held in Palm Springs This November
The Positively Natural Network (PNN), a not-for-profit trade association for independent natural products retailers, manufacturers, brokers and related businesses, has announced new dates for its annual Naturally Independent Expo (NIE). The event will now be held Nov. 14-15 at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA. “We strongly feel that these new Expo ...
Cepham Calls on Industry to Rethink Men’s Health and Wellness
Raw material and ingredient supplier Cepham (Somerset, NJ) is leading a call for the natural products industry to rethink how men are supported through every stage of life, going beyond testosterone and prostate health. “Men’s health today must go beyond the outdated methods their fathers likely experienced. We’ve moved past the mindset of ‘just endure’ ...
Natural Products Industry Responds to Trump Tariffs
On April 2, President Donald Trump declared that “foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency.” His executive order imposes responsive tariffs to “strengthen the international economic position of the United States and protect American workers.” Under the order, Trump imposed a 10 percent tariff on all countries effective April 5. There will ...
AHPA President Michael McGuffin Dies at 73
On Feb. 17, 2025, longtime American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) President Michael McGuffin died at age 73. According to a memorial posted on the AHPA website, for 25 years, McGuffin served as the association’s president, leaving behind an indelible mark on the natural products industry through his steadfast advocacy for reasonable regulations and proactive self-governance. ...
Trade Associations Congratulate RFK Jr. on HHS Secretary Confirmation
On Feb. 13, politician and environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) was confirmed as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Natural Products Association (NPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) congratulated Kennedy on his confirmation and expressed ...
Scott Seering, CMO of Lotus Brands, Dies at 70
Scott W. Seering, chief marketing officer (CMO) of Lotus Brands (Twin Lakes, WI) died on Jan. 23, at age 70. He died suddenly while driving his car. “It was indeed an honor having Scott as my friend these past 25 years. It is a true loss for all of us. My best to Barb and ...
Natural Products Industry Mourns Loss of Sally J. Byrd, ND
On July 18, 2024, Sally J. Byrd, ND, ACC, MCC died at age 66 in Flagler Beach, FL. In addition to her work as a naturopathic doctor, Byrd was the owner of Earthwave Travel in Flagler Beach. She spent many years traveling domestically and internationally throughout her career. On her website, she described her focus ...
![[Extra! Extra!] Talking Retail With Renee Carpenter Southard, Owner, Organic Marketplace, Gastonia, NC](https://vitaminretailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RetailerRoundtable-300x208-1719001106.jpg)
[Extra! Extra!] Talking Retail With Renee Carpenter Southard, Owner, Organic Marketplace, Gastonia, NC
VR: Can you please share with our readers some of your insights about the retail marketplace for natural products, especially as relate to independent health-food stores? Southard: I feel that our independent natural product retailers have long-established their place in the natural products industry. DSHEA allowed so many of us to engage the communities we ...
Natural Products Expo West Attracts More Than 65,000 to Anaheim
Natural Products Expo West was held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from March 12-16. According to New Hope Network/Informa Markets, the show drew more than 65,000 industry professionals and more than 3,300 exhibiting companies. According to show organizers, the Expo West featured a large array of brands spanning 30 categories, attracting 840 ...
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