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As the New Year approaches, new themes and trends are beginning to emerge in the health & natural medicine space. While some of these new trends are a result of new research findings, others will be driven by patients and consumers, interested in new therapeutics to optimize health and vitality. Related: The Natural View: 2020 […] The post 2020 New Trend […]

Sonoma, CA—Miyoko’s Creamery announced that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have become investors, supporting Miyoko’s position in the plant-based dairy alternative category as they prepare to introduce new products in early 2020, according to a press release. The amount invested was not disclosed. DeGeneres said in the release: “Being kind to one anothe […]

Washington, D.C.—The New Jersey Senate has introduced a resolution calling on Congress and the President to “establish a safe daily level of consumption of cannabidiol through legislation,” according to a press release from the Natural Products Association (NPA). New Jersey Senate Resolution No. 163 will be heard in the New Jersey State Senate Health, Human […]

Orlando, FL—On December 5, the natural products industry will gather at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL, for “A show with a Big and Natural Heart”—the 48th SOHO Expo, produced by SENPA. Events and education will take place December 5-8; the trade show will take place December 7-8. The show opens […] The post Get Ready for SOHO E […]

Carlsbad, CA—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) held its Annual Symposium for the Dietary Supplement Industry in Carlsbad, CA earlier in November. A highlight of the event: In a session titled “Perspectives from FDA,” Lowell Schiller, JD, Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy – Office of Policy at the Food and Drug Administration, discussed th […]

Las Vegas, NV—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) held its 8th Annual Botanical Congress on the final day of SupplySide West at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The all-day event covered a range of topics impacting the industry, including the current regulatory status of hemp-CBD in the marketplace; the impact of the U.S.-China trade […] The post 3 […]

Barcelona, Spain—A nutritionist from Futbol Club Barcelona (FCB) has been confirmed as the closing keynote speaker at GOED Exchange 2020, the biennial event for omega-3 professionals, according to a press release. Dr. Maria Antonia Lizarraga Dallo, Nutritional Advisor to soccer stars including Lionel Messi, will provide highlights of the training and nutriti […]

Basel, Switzerland—Lonza announced in a press release that Marc Funk, CEO, is leaving the company for personal reasons. Albert Baehny, Chairman of the Board of Directors, will be interim CEO until a permanent successor is found. Funk will stay until January 2020 to ensure a smooth handover. Lonza also announced that Christoph Maeder has been […] The post Lon […]

United Kingdom—Vitamin D can make melanoma cells less aggressive, according to scientists at Cancer Research UK. A press release says that the researchers found that vitamin D influences the behavior of a signaling pathway within melanoma cells, slowing down their growth and preventing them from spreading to the lungs in mice. The release notes that, […] The […]

Ford Lauderdale, FL—To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Life Extension announced its corporate rebrand in a press release. The new look will be on all of Life Extension’s offerings, from a new logo and tagline to product packaging, delivery boxes, catalogs, website, emails, social platforms, magazine, buildings, and more. The website will become even more inf […]