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CRN Criticizes New York Times Article on Dietary Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a statement in response to an article published on Feb. 9 in The New York Times titled “Do You Need These Popular Supplements?” The association said the article presents a “grossly inaccurate narrative” that most dietary supplements are unnecessary for the general population and that consumers would be ...
Women Now Outnumber Men Globally in Seeking Higher Protein Intake
According to a new report from Euromonitor International, women now account for 51 percent of global consumers seeking to boost their protein intake. Protein continues to expand beyond traditional sports and fitness nutrition, and experts attribute the shift to “a growing awareness of protein’s role in well-being and immunity.” Women are among several consumer groups ...
Vitamin Angels and Walgreens Reach Half a Billion Women and Children Globally
Vitamin Angels and Walgreens announced their 12-year partnership has reached 500 million women, infants and young children both in the United States and in 65 other countries with life-changing vitamins and minerals. By addressing critical gaps in nutrition, Vitamin Angels and Walgreens are advancing global health equity. The two are improving access to essential nutrients ...
PLT Releases Consumer Research on Mood for Sports and Active Nutrition
Ingredient distributor PLT Health Solutions (Morristown, NJ) released new consumer research titled Feeling Active about how cognitive states—or mood—can affect sports and active nutrition. In 2024, PLT engaged with a third-party consumer research firm to conduct a study on consumer attitudes toward mood and active nutrition. The study featured 546 participants from the United States, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Obesity Rates in U.S. May Be Declining, Survey Says
According to new data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the obesity rate in the United States dropped by roughly two percentage points between 2020 and 2023. There is no direct evidence that links the declining rates with the growing popularity of GLP-1 prescription weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and ...
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. ...
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