FDA Pick Was NYC Health Chief
from The Washington Post
The Obama administration has tapped Margaret A. Hamburg, a physician and former New York City health commissioner with an interest in bioterrorism, to run the struggling Food and Drug Administration, according to people familiar with the choice. Joshua Sharfstein, Baltimore's health commissioner, will serve as Hamburg's chief deputy. More
NPA 2009 Awards Honor Outstanding Contributions to the Natural Products Industry and Community
from Natural Products Association
The Natural Products Association is proud to announce the 2009 recipients of its annual President’s Award, Burton Kallman Scientific Award, Rachel Carson Environmental Award, and the Industry Champion, Clinician, and Socially Responsible Retailer awards. These awards are presented to outstanding individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions in various areas of the natural products industry. Recipients will be honored at Natural Products Association’s annual trade show and convention, Natural MarketPlace 2009, July 9 -11 in Las Vegas, Nev. More
Natural Products Day Registration − Extended to March 15
from Nature Products Association
The Natural Products Association’s 12th annual Natural Products Day is Tuesday, March 24, in Washington, D.C. It’s the perfect opportunity for industry supporters to advocate for natural products with the legislators who represent you in Congress, particularly the more than 65 new members of Congress. Because of high demand, the deadline to register for the event has been extended to Monday, March 15. For full details and to register online for the event, visit www.naturalproductsassoc.org/NPD09.
Your Company Deserves to be Recognized!
from Nature Products Association
Celebrate your company’s contributions to the natural products community by nominating it to receive one of the Natural Products Association’s prestigious awards in 2010. Each year, supporters of the natural products industry nationwide make outstanding contributions that impact the industry and the world for the better. Your company could be one of them and the Natural Products Association’s annual awards are your opportunity to showcase your organization's achievements. Nominations are open until March 31. Visit www.naturalproductsassoc.org/awardnominations and complete the submission form today.
FDA Issues Peanut Safety Guidelines for Foodmakers
from Reuters
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued safety guidelines for companies that use peanut products and said it may seize products that test positive for salmonella bacteria. While heat-sensitive, salmonella bacteria become heat-resistant in high-fat environments such as peanut butter, the FDA guidance advises. More
USDA: U.S. Soybean Stockpile Smallest in Five Years
from Reuters via Forbes
Record sales to China will result in the smallest U.S. soybean stockpile in five years at 185 million bushels, the government said Wednesday, while ethanol makers will use an additional 100 million bushels of corn. In a monthly update, the Agriculture Department pegged U.S. soybean exports at 1.185 billion bushels this marketing year, up 35 million bushels from its February estimate, "reflecting record sales to China" and smaller exports from drought-hit Argentina. More
Wild Oats Brand for Sale in Whole Foods/FTC Settlement
from Gourmet Retailer
Whole Foods Market, Inc. reached a settlement agreement resolving the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust challenge to its August 2007 acquisition of Wild Oats Markets, Inc., which includes the selling of 13 stores and the Wild Oats brand. "We have reached a mutually satisfactory agreement with the FTC," said John Mackey, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Whole Foods. "We believe it was in the best interests of all our stakeholders to resolve this matter so we can dedicate our full attention to selling the highest-quality foods available…" More
Driving Sustained Customer Experience Improvement: Four Metrics Tips
from CustomerThink
Strong performance management is essential for customer experience improvement. All too often, best intentions can get derailed over time. There are four basic principles that apply to any initiative, program, dashboard, or stretch goal. More
Study: Younger Consumers Fueling Green Trend
from Brandweek
More than any other age group, consumers 18-34 believe there is a direct link between human activities and global warming, according to research conducted by EnviroMedia Social Marketing. Because of this belief, this group of an estimated 76 million people will most likely drive green trends moving forward. Americans who believe in this connection are nearly twice as likely to buy green, despite the economy, than those who feel it is happening naturally. More
When the Business is Tanking, Should You Tell the Staff?
from CNN Money
Gary White has a problem many business owners share these days: His company has taken a financial hit, and he's not sure how honest he should be with his staffers about the situation. White (not his real name) runs a legal services firm on Long Island. The companies he represents are losing sales, and consequently, so is he. But when White mentioned to his employees that the business was not doing well, he ended up scaring them. More
Grape Extracts May Be Effective Against Harmful Gut Bacteria
from Science Daily
In a new study, researchers found various grape extracts and their compounds to be effective at inhibiting Helicobacter pylori, one of the leading causes of gastritis in humans. H. pylori is the bacterial agent most commonly associated with peptic ulcers, gastritis, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma, and gastric cancer. More
Matching Material with Process is Key to Hygienic Design, Says Expert
from Food Production Daily
More needs to be done to fully optimise production equipment and processes to guarantee the hygienic production of food as well as greater cost efficiencies, claims a food technology expert. And Professor Herbert J Buckenhüskes, head of the Food Technology department of the German Agricultural Society, said that ongoing research in the fields of analytics, materials science and process technology is increasingly focused on finding the right materials for the processing sector to eliminate the problem of particle stick to surfaces. More
Family Meals Encourage Healthy Teen Eating Habits
from Brandweek
Contrary to popular belief, sales of green products are not tanking in a down economy and it’s not the diehard enthusiasts who are buying these products either, according to a new report. IRI tracked consumer-purchasing behavior in key green segments, including eco-friendly, organic and commodities produced through Fair Trade agreements. It found that sales of green products are up 4.1 percent, driven mostly by price increases, as unit sales in this category dropped 6.6 percent in 2008. More
'Proud Traditionalists' Drive Green Sales
from CNN
Across the country, people like Bryer are looking to the renewable energy sector in hopes its "green-collar jobs" will offer them stability in this shaky economy. Some are signing up for community college or apprenticeship programs that train students to be wind turbine mechanics, solar panel installers, fuel-cell engineers or energy efficiency experts. More
Green Lights Save Green
from Stores Magazine
Most of us take power for granted, but retailers are keenly aware that energy is becoming more expensive. One strategy for reducing consumption that makes good environmental – and, increasingly, financial – sense is quite simple: change light bulbs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting consumes 22 percent of the country’s electricity and “represents a great opportunity for energy efficiency,” says Greg Merritt, director of corporate marketing for Cree, a manufacturer of semiconductors and devices that enhance the value of solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance and efficiency. More
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Michelle Obama’s Agenda Includes Healthful Eating
from The New York Times
The television cameras were rolling, the journalists were scribbling and the first lady, Michelle Obama, was standing in a soup kitchen rhapsodizing about steamed broccoli. And homemade mushroom risotto. And freshly baked apple-carrot muffins. Obama was praising the menu last week at Miriam’s Kitchen, a nonprofit drop-in center serving this city’s homeless. More
Healthy Foods Harder to Find in Poor Neighborhoods
from HealthDay News via Forbes
New research suggests that stores in poor neighborhoods are much less likely to offer healthy foods than those in wealthier parts of town. "Where you live matters in terms of your diet," said study author Dr. Manuel Franco, an associate professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. "If you live in a neighborhood with no healthy options, it'll be tough for you to change your diet." More
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Product Showcase: Nature’s Dog by Canus
Goat’s milk is a natural solution for our canine companions too. That’s why Canus created Nature’s Dog all-natural dog products. The new line of products includes a goat’s milk shampoo and soap bar, alcohol free goat’s milk wipes and all-natural health treats rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Go to www.canusgoatsmilk.com.
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Product Showcase: ProDHA
Nordic Naturals ProDHA is an excellent way to ensure adequate intake of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for brain, visual, and nervous system function. ProDHA is encapsulated in small, easy-to-swallow, 500 mg soft gels, and provides 50% DHA and 10% EPA. Perfect for adults and children over 7 years of age, and for pregnant and nursing women, ProDHA is available in both unflavored soft gels and great-tasting, natural strawberry-flavored soft gels, while providing the same industry-leading purity and freshness as all Nordic Naturals products. Visit www.nordicnaturals.com.
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Service Showcase: 3LINX - Bi-Coastal Order Fulfillment Solution
3LINX provides reliable and cost-saving order fulfillment (pick/pack/ship) and logistics services to manufacturers and retailers in the natural products industry. Our bi-coastal distribution centers located in Allentown, Pennsylvania and Las Vegas, Nevada, ship orders later at significant freight savings, all with real-time visibility online. Call 610.391.3100 or visit 3LINX.COM for a no obligation analysis.
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