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Trade Associations Commend Senators Lee and Sinema for Highlighting Dietary Supplements
On Feb. 8, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), organizations representing dietary supplement manufacturers, marketers and ingredient suppliers, released statements commending Senators Lee (R-UT) and Sinema (I-AZ) on their resolution recognizing the importance of dietary supplements and ...
Millennials Are Using Nutritional Supplements More Often Than They Did Before the Pandemic
The use of vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements (VMS) among Americans is on the rise. According to new research from Mintel (Chicago, IL), among the 78 percent of Americans who are vitamin* users, a third (34 percent) have increased their usage since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, including nearly half (47 percent) of Millennials. ...
CRN and ASNF Program for Scholars Winners Benefit From Access to Nutrition Science Symposium
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has again partnered with the American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF) to support educational opportunities for the next generation of nutrition scientists and practitioners. The CRN and ASNF Program for Scholars (CAPS) Award was launched last year, providing selected student members of ASN access to CRN’s signature symposium, Science in Session. ...
IADSA Says Micronutrient Deficiency Is a “Wake-up Call”
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) has developed a new Mind the Gap resource highlighting the findings of a scientific review exposing the true extent of global malnutrition. The study, published in The Lancet, revealed that more than half of preschool-age children and over two thirds of non-pregnant women of reproductive age worldwide have ...
[Video] 2022 Retailer of the Year: Healthy Edge Retail Group
This growing retail group stays true to its employees, its communities and to its health food store roots that date back to 1935. Images from Akin’s, Chamberlin’s Natural Foods and Earth Origins Market. Feature
Natural Grocers Announces Nationwide Hiring Push and Increased Wages at all Locations, for Select Positions
Natural Grocers has announced a nationwide hiring push for almost 500 positions. Hiring “hot-spot” locations include cities such as Dallas, TX, Portland, OR, Denver, CO and the Kansas City area. Natural Grocers currently employs more than 4,000 crew members at its 162 stores, across 20 states. In addition to a long list of benefits and a welcoming culture, the ...
Most Consumers Read Supplement Labels and Use Products Safely, IPSOS Survey Reveals
New research shows that a large majority of consumers in the European Union use food supplements responsibly. Food Supplements Europe (FSE) commissioned IPSOS to survey 13,200 adult consumers in 14 EU countries about their supplement usage. The findings demonstrate widespread penetration, with 88 percent of respondents having used a food supplement at some point in ...
Vitamin Angels Advanced Goal to Reduce Barriers to Access Essential Nutrition for Pregnant Women Globally in 2021
Vitamin Angels, a public health nonprofit working to improve nutrition worldwide, focused their efforts in 2021 on reducing the barriers to accessing essential nutrition that underserved pregnant women and children face in the U.S. and around the world. As a result, Vitamin Angels program partners were able to extend their health and nutrition services further than ever ...
Vitamins and Minerals: Building Blocks for Immunity!
When customers come in for immune-support products, don’t forget vitamins and minerals. Plato’s declaration, “Necessity is the mother of all inventions,” underscores the connection between brands and consumers, according to Chris Meletis, ND, director of clinical education, Utah-based Trace Minerals. “There are few greater motivators than fear and safety,” he asserted. This is motivating consumers ...
Natural Products Expo East Enhances Safety Protocols
New Hope Network has announced that in addition to following guidance from the CDC and local and regional health experts, they have taken into account industry feedback through a survey they sent via email regarding safety measures at Natural Products Expo East. The announcement on their website stated, “Based on your feedback, we have decided ...
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