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May. 16, 2012

The best cold-brewed iced coffee

Want the perfect iced coffee this summer? It's getting hard to find a good cup of cold-brewed coffee these days, so here's how to make your own....More
May. 16, 2012

Probiotics' benefits spread beyond the gut

Research shows that the power of probiotics may extend well beyond our bellies—and into our brains....More
May. 15, 2012

Is magnesium the next vitamin D?

Move over vitamin D: Magnesium is about to grab the spotlight as the go-to supplement for stressed-out, sleep-deprived people....More
May. 15, 2012

Edible what? Packaging gets sci-fi

Scientists at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard have developed new technology called WikiCells that can be used to....More
May. 14, 2012

Why retailers should never use the 'Dr. Oz excuse'

Are you making the Dr. Oz excuse or capitalizing on the Dr. Oz effect in your store? If you choose the latter, here's how profitable your store could....More
May. 14, 2012

The best weight loss ingredient is free

There are several weight management ingredients that can help consumers maintain a healthy weight. But are ingredients the answer to weight loss?....More
May. 11, 2012

Falling in love with Ziggy Marley—and his new line of coconut oils

Music is as much a part of Jamaican culture as amazing food. Ziggy Marley talks about his new line of coconut cooking oils and why conscious eating....More
May. 11, 2012

5 futuristic natural beauty ingredients

Which ingredients are shaping the natural beauty industry? Ingredient expert Kantha Shelke of Corvus Blue shares the latest in green chemistry....More
May. 11, 2012

5 innovative ways to grow retail sales

In an uncertain economy, every dollar counts. Try these five non-traditional and easy ways to increase your retail sales....More
May. 10, 2012

Who controls the future of food?

Are we actively creating the future of functional foods and beverages, nutrition and supplements, or are we letting others design it for us?....More
May. 10, 2012

Quarterly reports reveal big gains for natural retailers

Double-digit growth continues for natural retailers, according to Natural Foods Merchandiser's 2012 Market Overview and recent quarterly reports from....More
May. 9, 2012

Meet DMAA's replacement: Dendrobium extract

FDA has DMAA in its crosshairs, prompting manufacturers to seek out other workout ingredients. The latest? Dendrobium extract from orchids....More
May. 9, 2012

Obesity may reach 42% in 2030, study says

New research from the CDC forecasts an alarming future. In order to curb the obesity predicament, lobbying by food and beverage groups must be reined....More
May. 8, 2012

The rise and fall—and rise?—of soy

Is soy about to get its groove back? Women: On board. Athletes: Check. But what about the biggest demographic group of all? Are they ready?....More
May. 8, 2012

Why mindful eating can impact our health—and your business

What farmers, natural product companies and retailers have to gain from mindful eating is tremendous. The practice may hold promise in reversing the....More
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