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Shaman Chocolates ~ Gift Boxes

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:57:00 GMT

Shaman Chocolates is offering Gift Boxes of its certified organic and Fair Trade chocolates

Low-Fat Diet Better For Mood

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:12:00 GMT

In a new study (Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(20):1873-1880), researchers found over one year, a low-fat diet was better at improving mood compared with low-carbohydrate diet in overweight and obese individuals

Stonyfield Sponsors Expedition Copenhagen

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT

Stonyfield Farm is helping the Will Steger Foundation send a dozen young leaders on the “Expedition Copenhagen” to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, Dec. 5 to 19 to help raise awareness for children’s health ...

Carlson Wins Best of Supplements Awards

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:25:00 GMT

Three of Carlson Laboratories’ products received Better Nutrition magazine’s Best of Supplements Awards in 2009

Jones Soda ~ Tofurkey and Gravy Soda

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:51:00 GMT

Jones Soda Co. released Tofurkey and Gravy

IOM Urged to Set Omega-3 DRIs

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:08:00 GMT

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s and a consortium of scientific and consumer organizations filed a petition with the U.S. Institute of Medicine to set dietary reference intakes for EPA and DHA omega-3s.

Natrol Now NPA GMP Certified

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:04:00 GMT

Natrol received GMP (good manufacturing practice) certification from the Natural Products Association, ensuring compliance to dietary supplement GMPs.

Vegetarians Love Nasoya Tofu

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:16:00 GMT

Nasoya was voted Best Tofu in the 2009 Veggie Awards from Veg News magazine.

Food Ads Are Feeding Childhood Obesity

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:56:00 GMT

Children’s networks expose their young viewers to 76% more food commercials per hour than other networks.

Cinnamon May Ease Brain Swelling

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Compounds in cinnamon extract might prevent brain cells from swelling, say scientists from the Agricultural Research Service.

Tea, RTD Tea Trends Report

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Market research publisher Packaged Facts released its fully updated report, “Tea and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea in the U.S.: Retail, Foodservice and Consumer Trends”, which examines the U.S. market for tea across the retail and foodservice spectrum,

NOW Receives Sustainability Award

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT

The State of Illinois recognized NOW Foods for its ongoing efforts in waste reduction and environmental sustainability

FDA Warning on Adulterated Sex Products

hgranato@vpico.com (HEATHER GRANATO) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMT

FDA issued a consumer warning regarding a dietary supplement marketed for sexual performance that was found to be adulterated with pharmaceuticals.

Stonehouse 27 ~ Indian Cooking Sauces

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:29:00 GMT

Stonehouse 27 released all-natural gourmet Indian cooking sauces, inspired by the Portuguese and British Indian heritage of the company’s founder, Sharon Fernandes

Whole Foods Market Profits Up

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:40:00 GMT

The Associated Press reports Whole Foods Market Inc. earned $28.7 million, or 20 cents per share for the fourth quarter in 2009

Coalition Urges Law Against Retail Crime

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT

The Coalition Against Organized Retail Crime lobbied Congress to pass bills that fight organized retail crime (ORC) during a teleconference, reports Security Management

Green Tea Extract Fights Oral Cancer

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT

Green tea extract has shown promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer in patients with a pre-malignant condition known as oral leukoplakia.

Crispy Green Inc ~ Apples & Strawberries FruitziO

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

Crispy Green Inc. unveiled Apples & Strawberries FruitziO, the newest addition to the FruitziO product line.

derma e Wins Editor’s Pick Awards

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:10:00 GMT

Progressive Grocer and Natural Solutions magazines awarded derma e® Natural Bodycare with four Editor’s Pick Awards

Navitas Naturals ~ Organic Cacao Paste

salmendarez@vpico.com (SANDY ALMENDAREZ) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:13:00 GMT

Navitas Naturals released Organic Cacao Paste, made from only one ingredient – cold-milled whole cacao beans