Amazon supplements launch will “undoubtedly disrupt” category, analysts say
Amazon has launched a small range of dietary supplements under its ‘Amazon Elements’ label.
Squeaky clean? Cleaning products under scrutiny at NYC sustainability summit
The cleaning products sector is arguably still playing catch-up in the deepening public debate about the sustainability and environment credentials of consumer products.
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.
NPA and ANH-USA appeal to Trump Administration on supplement benefits
US trade association the Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Alliance for Natural Health-USA (ANH-USA) have jointly launched a “grassroots” campaign to encourage members of Congress to include dietary supplements…
Novel green ingredients in the spotlight at NYC cosmetics summit
Novel green ingredients, sustainable packaging, and natural personal care market trends will be featured in the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit. The North American edition will be hosted in New York…
Voice of $50 billion organic sector “must be heard”
As the debate over US Farm Bill (2018) intensifies, the American organic sector is making it clear to policy-makers that its voice must be heard.
Gluten-free diet linked to high exposure to arsenic and mercury
People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for dramatically increased exposure to arsenic and mercury – toxic metals that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological…
Transitional organic certification scheme for US farmers launched
A new transitional certification programme for products from farmers who are in the process of becoming organic has been launched in the US.
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’.