http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.comRSS Feed for the Natural Foods Merchandiser120http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4875/Earth-Balance-Whole-Foods-team-Up-on-New-Organic.aspxWhite Wave, which has been the undisputed non-dairy milk category leader, faces new competition with recent announcement of Whole Food's private label Non-GMO Project-Verified soy milk. Mitchell CluteSat, 31 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT1faf8449-4a17-4de6-8e47-64327590c9aehttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4873/Expo-East-moves-back-to-Baltimore-in-2011.aspxIn order to ease cost restrictions and improve the show’s atmosphere, the natural products event will be shifting venues in 2011. Morgan BastFri, 30 Jul 2010 17:52:17 GMT27ab77d8-0d6c-4650-bc62-f5012cea04c4http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4865/FDA-sued-over-failing-to-regulate-harmful-antiba.aspxThe National Resources Defense Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the FDA for not issuing a final ruling on triclosan and triclocarban, which are found in antibacterial soaps. Morgan BastThu, 29 Jul 2010 22:46:07 GMTf966c416-6055-4091-b25a-3652e297f0f7http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4846/BPA-found-in-stores-paper-receipts.aspxA new report by the Environmental Working Group shows that paper receipts from grocery stores as well as restaurants, gas stations and automated teller machines contain the chemical bisphenol-A.Jane HobackTue, 27 Jul 2010 22:28:42 GMT26cd56e9-8f93-4606-996e-035c6c435f4ehttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4832/EU-requires-food-dye-labeling.aspxAfter British research show food dyes were related to ADHD in children, the European Union is requiring manufacturers to include a warning label outlining the dyes' "adverse effect." Mitchell CluteThu, 22 Jul 2010 17:42:12 GMT1ac1173e-19bb-4639-90f4-083c925d4e3ehttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4828/IFT-seminar-looks-at-how-to-change-consumer-eating.aspxKantha Shelke, principal at Corvis Blue, reports on how changing consumer eating habits are a direct reflection of changes in food and a direct cause of changes in retailing. Anna SorefTue, 20 Jul 2010 21:51:33 GMT78d4bde7-8839-47f9-8cf4-37889f11328bhttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4818/IFT-attendees-learn-food-safetys-impact-on-indust.aspxIn a seminar at the International Food Technology show in Chicago this week, attendees are learning how the FDA is taking an unprecedented role in food safety issues. A lawyer and Costco representative explain the retailer’s role in this new regulatory environment. Anna SorefMon, 19 Jul 2010 19:36:22 GMTfdaa0ccf-d928-4419-93a2-49f5e96b31eahttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4817/Senate-passes-swipefee-reform.aspxNatural grocers rejoice as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act directs the Federal Reserve to set interchange fees for debit card transactions that are “reasonable and proportional” to the costs incurred by the banks that issue the cards.Jane HobackSat, 17 Jul 2010 15:14:01 GMT6505d1d1-5d44-411a-b322-474a27d7fbdchttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4815/USDA-invests-in-local-and-regional-food-systems.aspxU.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday investments in 11 businesses in nine states to support local and regional food systems. Pamela BondTue, 13 Jul 2010 19:15:25 GMTa6c9541c-05f6-4761-9131-802f5b580914http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4813/Retailers-optimistic-and-proactive-according-to-r.aspxThe latest joint Natural Foods Merchandiser, Nutrition Business Journal retailer survey shows retailers hanging on and core natural consumers willing to pay for organic. Anna SorefMon, 12 Jul 2010 23:51:53 GMT9ee8e1da-728b-4022-bf6c-5cc2d273b2abhttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4811/Verdict-out-on-glucosamines-ability-to-ease-lowb.aspxNot all agree with a recent JAMA study that found glucosamine no better than placebo in addressing pain due to low-back spine degeneration. Kelsey BlackwellFri, 09 Jul 2010 20:36:56 GMT8addb7ab-9960-4eb6-b056-e8b2dea4d8cchttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4810/Organic-agriculture-better-at-controlling-pests.aspxResearchers at Washington State University have found that organic agriculture is better at managing pests and leads to bigger and better plants than conventional agriculture. Morgan BastThu, 08 Jul 2010 22:44:07 GMT682364c3-fcd7-43c8-bfcc-a5979b14eff3http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4809/High-fructose-diet-linked-to-hypertension.aspxA diet high in fructose leads to a greater likelihood of developing hypertension, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.Laurie BudgarWed, 07 Jul 2010 15:19:51 GMTded660fd-f58e-4a8c-98e6-f13ec22fa14ahttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4808/New-Codex-set-for-bagged-salad.aspxThe Codex Alimentarius Commission, an international food safety group, set new guidelines for bagged salads and raw oysters and tightened limits on the amount of melamine in food and infant formula, the World Health Organization said.Jane HobackTue, 06 Jul 2010 22:44:14 GMT828ada39-2f72-415e-a309-c85fb8fb927ehttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4800/NRDC-sues-FDA-over-BPA.aspxThe Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration, charging that the agency has failed to regulate BPA. Jane HobackThu, 01 Jul 2010 19:30:51 GMTd6881115-1e84-445b-9304-6a4339ec3760http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4786/Feds-investigate-alcohol-content-of-kombucha.aspxIn mid-June, Whole Foods Market reportedly yanked all unpasteurized kombucha teas from its store shelves due to concerns about elevated alcohol content levels. Now the feds are getting involved.Pamela BondTue, 29 Jun 2010 18:44:00 GMT5506da86-461a-4581-b505-747dcb498720http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4779/FDA-recommends-limits-on-antibiotic-use-in-livesto.aspxThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued draft guidance that recommends limits on antibiotics in livestock.Jane HobackMon, 28 Jun 2010 23:11:20 GMT7f3c9f19-7a56-4fd3-9152-c43ea1a4312ahttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4778/Organic-pesticide-study-flawed-industry-expert-sa.aspxA recent study that found organic pesticides may have a higher environmental impact than conventional pesticides because they kill predator insects, may not tell the whole story. Kelsey BlackwellFri, 25 Jun 2010 21:50:41 GMTc38e9af8-3968-4467-ba8d-d994ca5e88cfhttp://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4777/Proposed-rules-may-help-small-meat-producers.aspxNew additions to the Packers and Stockyards Act may level the playing field for meat processors through more efficient enforcement and additional arbitration opportunities. Morgan BastThu, 24 Jun 2010 23:43:43 GMTb10934fd-31a6-4e88-bab7-d25111ec3e23http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4758/Court-ruling-on-GE-alfalfa-not-a-win-for-Monsanto.aspxDespite Monsanto’s positive spin on the Supreme Court’s ruling on genetically modified alfalfa, organic industry players celebrated the ruling as a victory.Pamela BondTue, 22 Jun 2010 22:18:08 GMT5e3f74fe-c2a5-44aa-ad96-cc1b0c5ad485http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4755/More-concerned-consumers-look-for-health-claims-on.aspxRecent survey finds nearly half of consumers pay more attention to calories than in previous years; one-third of shoppers use computer “Apps” to create grocery lists Kelsey BlackwellThu, 17 Jun 2010 17:50:55 GMTd52f5577-6ef3-406b-a196-a67600dd5f93http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4754/Natural-Products-Association-expresses-concern-o.aspxYesterday the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, calling for public comments on the report.Pamela BondWed, 16 Jun 2010 22:15:46 GMTfbbc4006-f8c1-4ffc-b503-c1674da2d6c2http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4752/USDA-bans-organic-food-inspector-in-China.aspxThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program announced Monday that it has reached a settlement agreement with the Organic Crop Improvement Association prohibiting the organization from operating in China.Jane HobackMon, 14 Jun 2010 23:03:58 GMTde334369-e26f-4834-9760-5234c586a267http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4751/Sen-Hatch-answers-questions-on-new-supplements-le.aspxSen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, talks to NFM about the issues facing the supplements industry, how industry advocates like the NPA and manufacturers can help and what the future looks like with the addition of the Dietary Supplement Full Implementation and Enforcement Act. NFM StaffThu, 10 Jun 2010 16:28:25 GMTc2b18a3c-7f19-4314-a209-27d982e3d687http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4749/New-alliance-to-set-standards-for-organic-PC.aspxFive European organizations have formed an alliance to develop international standards for organic and natural cosmetics.Jane HobackWed, 09 Jun 2010 14:00:07 GMTa6da28cb-e5f0-462d-b6b2-6f9a2d65726e