43% of Britons have tried herbal remedies
A recent survey of 2,000 people by Opinion Health on behalf of UK-based herbal tea and supplements specialist Pukka Herbs has found that 43% have tried alternative medicine/herbal remedies.
Amazon supplements launch will “undoubtedly disrupt” category, analysts say
Amazon has launched a small range of dietary supplements under its ‘Amazon Elements’ label.
Vitamin Shoppe sees fall in comp sales but says ‘reinvention strategy’ is on track
US natural products retailer Vitamin Shoppe has reported a fall in comparable store sales for the last quarter. But the company says that its ‘reinvention strategy’ remains on track.
Africa must develop standards for herbal medicine, says Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Africa needs to develop standards to assure safety and benefit of its herbal medicines, says Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius.
India hosts first global homeopathy regulation forum
India hosted the World Integrated Medicine Forum on Regulation of Homeopathic Medicine earlier this month.
Algatechnologies launches whole-algae form of astaxanthin
Algatechnologies will use this year’s Vitafoods to highlight its AstaPure 3% astaxanthin powder.
Australian CAM group defends herbal product quality
Australian CAM group Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has issued a strong defence of the quality of herbal products.
China passes law that puts TCM on equal footing with western medicine
China has passed a new law that places Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on an equal footing in the country with western medicine.
“Engaging authentically with customers – that’s our big opportunity”
“Engaging authentically with our customers – that’s our big opportunity as independent retailers.” So says Food For Thought owner Alan Martin in a new video interview for Natural Products News.
US authorities say homeopathic remedies “must state they do not work”
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that over-the-counter homeopathic medicines on sale in America must in future state on pack that ‘there is no scientific evidence the product works’.