Articles by Shari Barbanel
Acme-Hardesty Achieves Ecovadis Silver Medal
Ingredient distributor Acme-Hardesty (Blue Bell, PA) has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a global provider of business sustainability ratings, as of Sept. 28, 2023. This is the third consecutive year that the company has been recognized by EcoVadis for its outstanding performance in environmental, social, and ethical aspects. This is also the first time ...
Survey of 10,000 People Confirms a “Mushroom is a Mushroom”
Nammex (Gibsons, BC, Canada) recently commissioned a survey of 10,000 people in the U.S. on mushroom terminology that makes the consumer’s definition of what a mushroom is clear: it’s a mushroom. “We commissioned this survey as a logical extension of our campaign for clarity and accuracy in mushroom product labeling,” said Skye Chilton, Nammex CEO. ...
NPA Testifies Against Massachusetts Dietary Supplements Ban
On Nov. 15, the Natural Products Association (NPA) testified against Massachusetts Bill H2215/S1465. The bill would prohibit the sale of dietary supplements to minors. “It’s disingenuous to claim there is a connection between eating disorders and the use of dietary supplements,” said Kyle Turk, the director of government affairs for the NPA. “The FDA’s surveillance ...
Pharmactive Biotech Products Joins the B Corp Community
Pharmactive Biotech Products (Madrid, Spain) has announced its establishment as a certified B Corporation. The B Corp standard measures management performance across the whole company, covering five key impact areas: governance, employees, community, environment and customers. Achieving prescribed levels in these areas involves significant effort and dedication; companies must pass a rigorous assessment process and ...
Ole Miss Launches Dietary Supplement and Medical Cannabis Graduate Program
The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) created a new online graduate program focusing on medical cannabis and dietary supplements. The new Master of Science in Dietary Supplements and Medical Cannabis program plays on the university’s long-standing expertise in both fields. The new program builds upon the research and expertise of the National Center for Natural ...
ADM Unveils 2024 Flavor and Color Trends Outlook
ADM (Chicago, IL) has announced its outlook on the flavor and color trends that will drive product innovation in 2024. “Color trends, and corresponding flavors, in foods and beverages provide unique insights into the human condition, revealing how we are responding and adapting to macro forces far beyond the table,” said Hélène Moeller, vice president ...
Panel Covers Current Legal Landscape of Health and Nutrition Industry at SupplySide West
From CBD to kratom to notification letters and more, a panel of legal experts held a discussion on what they deemed as the most pressing topics in today’s complex regulatory environment in the natural products industry. The seminar, titled “A Comprehensive Look into Health and Nutrition Legal and Regulatory Landscape” was held on Oct. 24 ...
New York Bans Sales of Weight-loss and Sports Nutrition Supplements to Minors
On Oct. 25, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Assembly Bill A5610-D/Senate Bill S5823-C, banning the sale of weight-loss and sports nutrition supplements to minors. New York has become the first state to pass such legislation. A5610-D/S5823-C will take effect in April 2024. Hochul previously vetoed Assembly Bill A431-C, which advocated for the same legislation. ...
Study From University of Minnesota Reveals Bioactives in Plant-based Fiber
New research from the University of Minnesota suggests more reasons people should be prioritizing fiber in their diets. The study was a collaboration between the university and Brightseed Bioactives, a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA. Researchers found each plant source of insoluble dietary fiber contains unique bioactives which are compounds linked to ...
Draco Expands ISO Certifications
Draco Natural Products, Inc. (San Jose, CA) has announced the expansion of ISO certifications for the company’s manufacturing facilities. According to the company, Draco has long held the world-renowned ISO9001 certification for manufacturing quality standards. Now the company has added three more certifications from the International Standards Organization (ISO): ISO 14001 specifies the requirements for an environmental ...
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