HEALTH

CRN adds four companies to membership roster
WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Monday announced the addition of four new member companies to its membership roster, including voting members Piping Rock Health Products and Post Holdings and associate members Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz and Midi Labs.
Data analytics company Advanced Plan for Health partners with iHealth Labs
IRVING, Texas - Advanced Plan for Health, a provider of data analytics technology to help organizations improve health benefits programs, on Monday announced it is teaming with iHealth Labs, a provider of mobile healthcare monitoring solutions. By integrating with iHealth's mobile health devices and solution, and incorporating the health vitals compiled from iHealth's devices into APH's data analytics engine, employers are able to reduce employee health costs, improve health outcomes and empower individuals to be hands-on managers of their own health.

Moberg Pharma closes acquisition of 3 Prestige Brands OTCs

STOCKHOLM - Moberg Pharma on Friday announced that the acquisition of three over-the-counter brands from Prestige Brands has been completed as part of a deal worth $40 million.
Atkins introduces DTC meal kit solution

DENVER - Atkins Nutritionals on Thursday launched its first offering of easy step-by-step meal kits for consumers interested in convenient home delivery of Atkins low-carb products. While Atkins is primarily a whole foods-based program, the meal kits allow people with busy lifestyles to get everything they need to get started quickly, including Atkins frozen meals, snacks and easy-to-follow menus with shopping lists, all delivered to their door.
Genexa launches line of organic, non-GMO homeopathic solutions

LOS ANGELES - Genexa on Tuesday introduced a line of medicines certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Non-GMO Project verified, meaning they do not contain any genetically modified ingredients.
CRN establishes VMS product registry

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Tuesday announced it has retained UL, a global independent safety science company, to develop and administer the dietary supplement product registry that CRN says “will help create a fuller picture about the dietary supplement industry for industry regulators and serve retailers as a one-stop shop to help compare product labels.”
NPA argues to include VMS in WIC expansion

WASHINGTON – The Natural Products Association on Wednesday submitted comments to the Institute of Medicine advocating for expanding access to vitamins for low-income mothers and children.

NPA submitted its comments as part of a Congressionally mandated study that will examine the impact of expanding the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) to cover certain vitamin and mineral products.
Truth Initiative launches summertime anti-smoking road show

WASHINGTON - A crew of truth "tour riders" are hitting the road to connect with more than one million young people on the Vans Warped Tour and inspire them to be the generation that ends tobacco use for good. Truth is one of the nation's longest running and most successful youth smoking prevention campaigns.
Lip balm maker Eco Lips pledges support to Pencils of Promise

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Eco Lips, a lip balm company specializing in certified organic lip balm products, on Wednesday announced a new charitable initiative with Pencils of Promise, a for-purpose organization founded in 2008 that to date has built more than 360 schools and provided access to education to more than 33,000 students throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America.
SC Johnson to acquire Babyganics

RACINE, Wis. — SC Johnson on Friday announced that it would be acquiring Babyganics, an emerging brand of household and personal products for the growing family. The line of products includes bath care, oral care, sun care, insect repellents and various cleaners, among others.