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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 ...
The Vitamin Shoppe Opens New AI-Powered Innovation Store
On Jan. 28, The Vitamin Shoppe (Secaucus, NJ) announced the opening of a new Innovation Store on the Upper East Side of New York City, located at 157 East 86th Street. The new store brings The Vitamin Shoppe’s innovation-forward design format and an expansive assortment of vitamins, supplements, sports nutrition, herbs, functional foods, energy drinks ...
U.S. Representative Introduces Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act
On Feb. 4, U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy (R-NY) introduced the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act, legislation aimed at protecting consumer health while restoring common sense to dietary supplement regulation by reaffirming a single, science-based national standard overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Langworthy, dietary supplements including vitamins, protein powders, creatine ...
iHerb Acquires Vitacost From Kroger
On Jan. 9, iHerb Holdings LLC (Irvine, CA) announced it completed its acquisition of Vitacost from The Kroger Co (Cincinnati, OH). Vitacost is an e-commerce brand specializing in a curated assortment of more than 40,000 health-conscious products such as vitamins, minerals, supplements and natural, organic and eco-friendly consumer goods. According to iHerb, the transaction is ...
USP Named Participating Certifier in Amazon’s New Compliance Fast-Track Program
To ensure quality dietary supplements and enhance consumer trust, Amazon (Seattle, WA) announced USP has been selected as a participating certifier in Amazon’s Compliance Fast-Track Program. This means supplements bearing the USP Verified Mark are automatically recognized as meeting Amazon’s enhanced safety and quality requirements, eliminating the need for manual submission of documentation and allowing ...
Church & Dwight Sells Supplement Brands to Piping Rock Health Products
After a strategic review of its vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business, Church & Dwight (Ewing, NJ) announced a definitive agreement to sell VitaFusion and L’il Critters to Piping Rock Health Products (Bohemia, NY). The agreement includes the brands, relevant trademarks and licenses, and the manufacturing and distribution facilities in Vancouver, WA and Ridgefield, WA. ...
AHPA Responds to Annex III Tariff Rules for Herbal Commodities
On Sept. 5, President Donald Trump passed a new executive order taking a range of actions regarding the tariff policies. The changes include the addition of Annex III, which contains commodities that may be exempt from the reciprocal tariffs. According to the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the herbal commodities in Annex III include those ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Top 10 Immune-boosting Foods and Supplements
There’s no shortage of immune health supplements on the market. But which ones are the best? Which ones are worth investing shelf space in? As it turns out, dietitian Joanna Foley, RD, has curated a list of the top 10 supplements, vitamins, and functional foods that can boost the immune system for GoodRx. Foley noted ...
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 ...
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[Video] 2025 Retailer of the Year: Sunrise Health Foods
For more than 60 years, this family-owned Midwest retailer has been providing high-quality supplements and food to its communities. Feature
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