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Supplement Manufacturer Gains USDA Organic Certification

Total Nutraceutical Solutions received organic certification for its manufacturing and handling operations, allowing it to use "100-percent Organic" on its supplement labels. ...More
November 22, 2011
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OTA Honors Organic Leaders

The Organic Trade Association (OTA) selected Michael Funk of United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) and Mark Lipson of the USDA to receive its Organic Leadership Awards for 2011 for their commitment to the organic movement. ...More
August 2, 2011
Posted in Blog
Effects of Government Shutdown on Natural Health Industry

What consequences would result from a halt in funding to several agencies that influence the natural products industry? ...More
April 8, 2011
Posted in Blog
Bones: Calcium does a Body Good

Calcium is the key mineral in bone health, and consumers are well aware of it. ...More
February 7, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
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USDA, HHS Release Dietary Guidelines

The USDA and HHS released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, continuing to emphasize the importance of physical activity and reduced calorie consumption, with dietary supplements only rating a minor mention. ...More
January 31, 2011
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Living with Nutrient Shortfalls is Acceptable?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize the population is facing nutrient shortfalls, but misses the opportunity to talk about the use of nutritional supplements as a convenient and affordable option to fill in the gaps. ...More
August 30, 2010
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FTC Sharpening Focus on Ads Marketing Food to Children

Heightened scrutiny from the feds means companies marketing foods and other products to children must ensure they’re making substantiated claims and avoiding coloring outside the lines. ...More
August 22, 2010
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Bone Health and Nutrition Research

USDA's ARS has focuseed on numerous areas of bone health and nutritional factors, inclduing calcium intake, soy isoflavones and trends among young women. ...More
August 2, 2010
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What to Eat: Dietary Guidelines 2010

USDA has many progressive recommendations to consider in its final 2010 dietary guidelines makeover, after a public comment period and related public meeting. ...More
July 8, 2010
Posted in Blog
DuPont USDA Approval for Plenish™ High-Oleic Soybean

DuPont’s Plenish™ high-oleic soybean trait has been approved for cultivation in the United States from USDA. ...More
June 9, 2010
Posted in News