Articles by Shari Barbanel
Natural Products Expo West 2025 Begins
Natural Products Expo West 2025 will once again be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA March 4-7. Organizers expect 65,000 attendees at this year’s show. The event features an adjusted show schedule designed to increase return on investment, reduce crowding, allow for more buyer only hours and simplify product discovery, organizers said. ...
FDA Updates Ruling on “Healthy” Food Label Claims
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final ruling to update the “healthy” claims used by manufacturers for food labels. The updated claim is consistent with current nutrition science and federal dietary guidance. According to FDA, claims like “healthy” on food labels can help consumers identify healthier choices at a quick glance. ...
ACI Group Expands Offering With Orcas Naturals
U.K.-based ACI Group is expanding its product range through a strengthened partnership with Orcas Naturals. In a complex landscape where demand for plant-based, clean-label products continues to grow, this collaboration introduces a broader selection of botanical and herbal extracts and nutritional supplements, advancing ACI’s commitment to sustainable health solutions that meet the increasing global demand ...
ABC Launches HerbTV on YouTube
As part of its ongoing educational mission for consumers, academia, industry, media and government, the nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced the official launch of ABC’s YouTube channel, HerbTV. HerbTV from the ABC on YouTube.com is the home of more than 180 educational videos on medicinal herbs and related health and wellbeing content and ...
Jim Jones Resigns From the FDA, CRN Reacts
On Feb. 17, James “Jim” Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resigned from his position, which he has held since 2023. Jones resigned after 89 people were let go from their positions in the food division. “I, personally, and the organization were very excited about the agenda ...
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 ...
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. ...
Sabinsa Acquires Nature’s Formulary
Sabinsa (East Windsor, NJ) has acquired ayurvedic products brand Nature’s Formulary, and named that company’s founder and president, P K Davé, as CEO of Sabinsa’s Consumer Goods Division, focusing on wellness products to include the America’s Finest, Inc (AFI), Nature’s Formulary, and Sanutra Wellness brands. “We are thrilled to welcome Nature’s Formulary into the Sabinsa ...
Epax Boosts Innovation and Sustainability Drive With $10 Million Investment
Epax is investing in a major upgrade to its main production facility, supporting both its drive to develop next-generation marine oil products, and its commitment to sustainability. The $10 million investment in the facility in Aalesund, Norway includes the construction of a new synthesis plant. It will use tailor-made Epax fractionation technology to gently modify ...
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 ...
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