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June 20, 2011
Drops of flavor

Kraft’s new entry in the water-
flavoring category, MiO Liquid Water Enhancer, is the first new product category the company has entered in 15 years.

June 20, 2011
Study: Nearly 6 million U.S. children suffer from food allergies

A new study recently estimated that 5.9 million children in the United States suffer from a food allergy.

April 29, 2011
Link between diabetes, high-fat diet clarified

The link between high-fat diets and Type 2 diabetes has been known for a long time, but researchers at the University of North Carolina said they’ve found out how that link occurs.

April 27, 2011
Pfizer introduces Gold child nutrition products

Pfizer on Wednesday launched its Gold range of child nutrition products, developed to meet the changing nutritional and feeding needs of young children. The Gold range of infant and follow-on formulas and growing-up milks provides the right balance of high-quality nutrients needed to support ideal health, growth and development in growing children.

April 25, 2011
Seacret ­Minerals from the Dead Sea boosts product offerings

Seacret ­Minerals from the Dead Sea skin care products, which since the mid-2000s has operated hundreds of stands in malls across the United States and other countries, has expanded the availability of its products via the Web, the company has announced.

April 25, 2011
ShopRite adds dietitians, mobile spaces

ShopRite is striving to help its shoppers shop right by focusing on health and wellness and added convenience. To help customers live healthier lives, the grocer has, at select locations, an on-site registered dietitian. 


Wakefern implemented the retail dietitian program in 2006, and today there are 20 retail dietitians working in 23 ShopRite locations.


April 19, 2011
CRN, ASN honor two researchers for work in supplement industry

The Council for Responsible Nutrition and the American Society for Nutrition on Monday recognized two researchers for their work in the supplement industry.

April 15, 2011
Giant to host Field Trip Factory's Dietitian Summit

A health-and-wellness conference that brings together retail dietitians and nutritionists has tapped Ahold USA and its Giant Carlisle division as the event's retail host.

April 14, 2011
Dietary supplement use on the rise

The National Center for Health Statistics earlier this month issued a report showing that use of dietary supplements has been on an upward trajectory over the past decade — only 40% of Americans took supplements in 1988, compared with 53% who took supplements in 2006.

March 18, 2011
Tops scores with NuVal

Tops Markets shoppers should expect to see something new on store shelves.

March 3, 2011
Bi-Lo adds nutrition tags to shelves

Bi-Lo has developed and launched its own nutritional tagging system that identifies healthful attributes in particular foods.

January 26, 2011
Dial unveils NutriSkin line

Henkel's Dial brand has launched for 2011 a collection of NutriSkin lotions with BioNutrients.

January 24, 2011
New Extenze product on display at ECRM conference

Biotab Nutraceuticals last week showcased an Extenze line extension — an energy-shot delivery format — at the ECRM Vitamin, Diet and Sports Nutrition conference here.

January 10, 2011
Food City seeks to expand Healthy Living Kitchen

Grocer Food City has inked a partnership with the University of Tennessee Medical Center to expand the Healthy Living Kitchen — a move that is expected to result in a significantly greater reach for Healthy Living Kitchen programs and educational efforts at schools, community events and Food City supermarkets throughout the region.

January 6, 2011
Life…supplemented hosts live Web panel

The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s "Life…supplemented" team on Wednesday hosted the “Power Hour of Wellness Featuring Hungry Girl and Friends," a 60-minute streamed panel featuring diet, exercise and supplement experts.

November 18, 2010
GNC develops Longevity Factors supplements line

GNC on Thursday announced the launch of its GNC Longevity Factors, GNC's first and only...

November 10, 2010
CRN Foundation appoints new board members

The CRN Foundation, the educational nonprofit affiliate of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, on Wednesday...

November 9, 2010
Study: Weight gain among lower protein formula-fed infants is similar to breast-fed ones

Newly published findings indicated that infants fed a lower protein infant formula developed by Pfizer...

November 3, 2010
Grapes, grape-based products may boost heart health

Two scientific papers published in Nutrition Reviews and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition addressed...

October 31, 2010
Council For Responsible Nutrition names new members

The Council for Responsible Nutrition last week added four members to its roster — ingredient...

October 26, 2010
GMA, FMI join forces to make America healthier

The nation's food and beverage manufacturers and retailers are taking an extra step to combat...

October 26, 2010
Study: Fish oil may aid dental health

Supplementing with fish oils could help improve gum health, according to research published in the...

October 17, 2010
SymphonyIRI: Consumers turn to OTCs to curb healthcare costs

Spurred by a difficult economy, over-the-counter medications increasingly are playing a dual role for consumers...

October 4, 2010
CRN awards dietary supplement industry executives at annual meeting

Jon Benninger of Virgo Publishing, Bill Frankos of Herbalife and John Wise, chief science officer...

September 26, 2010
New campaign from Annie's gets to the 'Root' of nutrition

A maker of all-natural and organic foods has kicked off a new campaign designed to...

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