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Caucus Briefing Focuses on Responsible Use of Supplements in Sport and Fitness
The 30th Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus luncheon briefing, held on June 21, featured celebrated U.S. soccer player Christie Pearce (formerly Rampone), who said dietary supplements saved her and her family’s lives. Speaking before an audience of 115 Congressional staffers and guests, Pearce shared personal stories and discussed the role dietary supplements have played in supporting ...
NPA to Hold “The FDA Experience” Training Event
The leading experts in the field of the natural products industry and former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials Daniel Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO of Natural Products Association (NPA) and Corey Hilmas, MD, PhD, NPA’s senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, will host a five-day training dubbed “The FDA Experience” on ...
Natural Industry Primes for Amazon
By Janet Poveromo On June 16, Amazon announced its plan to acquire Whole Foods for $42 a share, in a deal valued at $13.7 billion. Whole Foods’ John Mackey will remain CEO of the grocery store chain and the deal is expected to close in the second half of the year. The news sent shock ...
The Big Natural Debuts to Rave Reviews
The Natural Products Association (NPA) debuted its new official event, The Big Natural, to rave reviews from attendees, sponsors, NPA members and non-members. More than 100 of the industry’s top executives and decision makers gathered in Las Vegas, NV from June 7 to 9 for a packed program focused on education and networking. The Big Natural ...
Associations Applaud New Commissioner’s Commitment to Modernizing FDA
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Natural Products Association (NPA) have voiced their supported the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) plans to reorganize its inspection staff and applauded Commissioner Scott Gottlieb for his efforts to modernize the agency. “CRN commends FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb and the agency for announcing the implementation of ...
Associations Applaud Senate Confirmation of Gottlieb to Lead FDA
The Natural Products Association (NPA) and Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) both commended the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Scott Gottlieb, MD, to the post of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner. Gottlieb has promised access to supplements and to enforce current laws to protect consumers. “Dr. Gottlieb will ensure consumers have access to products ...
Elwood Richard, NOW Founder, Dies at 85
On April 10, 2017, Elwood Richard, founder of NOW Foods (Illinois), passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 85. Born September 17, 1931, he will be remembered for his significant impact on the health food channel through the decades. Elwood Richard’s introduction to natural foods began nearly 20 years before he founded ...
NPA Modernizes and Strengthens Bylaws
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has announced the approval of new bylaws that will govern and steer the organization into the future. The new bylaws were approved by the full membership on February 17, 2017. “NPA has being growing and doing more with less over the last three years. In order to sustain that growth ...
NPA: New Congress Brings Opportunity for Natural Products Industry
As part of the effort to capitalize on the opportunities the incoming Congress presents for the natural products industry and the millions of American consumers using its products, The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it will host the 20th Annual Natural Products Day on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C. “A new Congress ...
NPA Announces Natural Products Day 2017
As part of the effort to capitalize on the opportunities the incoming Congress presents for the natural products industry and the millions of American consumers using its products, The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it will host the 20th Annual Natural Products Day on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C. “A new Congress ...
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