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Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

  • DEA places kratom plant onto schedule I

    WASHINGTON - The Drug Enforcement Administration last week announced its intention to place the active materials in the kratom plant into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act in order to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety.

  • 2016 State of Obesity report finds Americans making moderate progress

    WASHINGTON - U.S. adult obesity rates decreased in four states (Minnesota, Montana, New York and Ohio), increased in two (Kansas and Kentucky) and remained stable in the rest, between 2014 and 2015, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America, a report from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

    This marks the first time in the past decade that any states have experienced decreases – aside from a decline in Washington, D.C. in 2010.

  • Ricola enters immunity category

    PARSIPPANY, N.J. - Ricola on Thursday announced the release of Ricola Herbal Immunity Lozenges, formulated with ginseng, vitamins C, B6 and B12, to help support the immune system and fight fatigue.

    "The immunity category has exploded in recent years," stated William Higgins, regional president, North America at Ricola. "We are excited to expand our product portfolio into the category and bring consumers a proactive approach to wellness."

  • NuGo Nutrition acquires ProMax sports nutrition bars

    OAKMONT, Pa. - NuGo Nutrition, a fast-growing lifestyle brand in the natural foods category known for creating protein bars for several lifestyles, on Wednesday announced it has acquired the sports performance brand, Promax from Promax Nutrition Corporation.

    Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

  • Washington insider Charlie Cook to address CRN annual meeting

    WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Monday announced that the ultimate Washington insider, Charlie Cook, editor and publisher of the Cook Political Report and columnist for the National Journal, will share his political perspectives with attendees of The Conference: CRN’s Annual Symposium for the Dietary Supplement Industry in October.

  • Hamacher Resource Group certifies 13 merchandisers for Drogueria Betances

    WAUKESHA, Wis. — Hamacher Resource Group has trained and certified 13 merchandisers for Puerto Rican drug wholesaler Drogueria Betances, the company announced Wednesday. The merchandisers completed an extensive, multi-module training program over the course of several months, earning certification from HRG experts. 
     

  • Instavit expands distribution of oral spray supplement line

    LOS ANGELES -- Pill-free supplement line Instavit has expanded distribution to more than 700 Vitamin Shoppes across the country. 

    The oral spray products of Instavi, including Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Instant Energy, and Sweet Dreams formulas, are now featured at the Vitamin Shoppe.

  • Energy Bombs drops new chewing gum energy booster as alternative to energy shots


    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Energy Bombs on Thursday introduced a new way to boost energy levels  with Energy Bombs Chewing Gum on Amazon.com and at convenience and retail stores nationwide.

    Energy Bombs Chewing Gum is ideal for those seeking a convenient alternative to energy shots and drinks and is available in two flavors, mint and cinnamon.

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