Articles by Shari Barbanel
California Assembly Votes to Restrict Access to Supplements, NPA Responds
On Jan. 27, the California Assembly passed legislation by a vote of 44-12 that would place age restrictions on nutritional supplements and impose costly burdens on small businesses. The bill will now go through the committee process in the California Senate. The Natural Products Association (NPA) warns that the bill will lead to unintended consequences that include ...
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 ...
Good Mood Hunting
With the pandemic still raging, many consumers are focusing on self-care and are looking to natural ingredients to help lift their spirits. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on several health issues including mental health. Lockdowns, being separated from friends and family, and isolating have affected us all. As we lacked the social interactions ...
TopGum Triples Capacity With $30M Investment in New Plant
Gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries, Ltd. has begun construction of a new, $30 million (U.S.), 11,000m2 plant 1.5 hours south of Tel Aviv, Israel. The facility, joining the company’s existing production plant, is expected to be fully operated in mid-2023 and triple the TopGum’s production capacity. Fully equipped with high-precision manufacturing technology adapted to TopGum’s ...
In Memoriam: Steven Foster, ABC Board Member, Author & Photographer
The American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced the passing of author, photographer and ABC Board of Trustees member Steven Foster. Mark Blumenthal, ABC founder and executive director, has released the following statement: “It is with a deeply saddened heart that I share with you the unexpected news of the passing of our dear friend, longtime ...
Lycored Opens New Facility in New Jersey
Lycored has launched a state-of-the-art processing facility in Branchburg, NJ for its carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and real food ingredients. The new plant enables the company to maximize the purity, efficacy and shelf-stability of its ingredients while exponentially increasing output capacity. It provides advanced capabilities for milling, blending, drying and coating, with extensive opportunities ...
FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Magnesium and Reduced Risk of High Blood Pressure
In a letter of enforcement discretion released on Jan 10., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it does not intend to object to the use of certain qualified health claims regarding the consumption of magnesium and a reduced risk of high blood pressure (hypertension), provided that the claims are appropriately worded to avoid misleading ...
Pharmactive Ramps Up Sustainability Policy
Pharmactive Biotech Products S.L.U.(Madrid, Spain) has unveiled its long-term sustainability program emphasizing fair-trade, boosting local women’s workforces, reducing energy consumption and waste through upcycling, and promoting crops that support biodiversity. The company has certified its Environmental Management System according to ISO 14001:2015. The efforts are part of the company’s zealous efforts to keep its operations ...
Obiturary: Paul C. Ross (1931-2021), Bioforce USA Founder & Chairman
Paul C. Ross, a resident of Millbrook, NY and formerly New York City, passed away at his home on Dec. 22, 2021. He was born in New York on Jan. 4, 1931 to George and Diana Ross. He attended Friends Seminary in New York and graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio, where he earned a ...
Clasado Steps Up GPA Engagement With Executive Board and Committee Appointments
Clasado Biosciences (U.K.) has announced that it will be stepping up its membership of the Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) to executive board level. Senior leadership team members at Clasado have been appointed to join key GPA committees. While CEO Per Rehné joins the association board, Dr. Frederic Narbel, vice president of sales B2B, joins the GPA ...
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