Good Nutrition is Good Business: Walgreens targeted, Major supp investment, Biodynamic beauty

Wednesday, 7 August 2013

Walgreens targeted, Major supp investment, Biodynamic beauty

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Natural industry news from supply to shelf

August 7, 2013

On our radar

Campaign for Safe cosmetics targets Walgreens

In its latest advocacy initiative, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics targets one major retailer, shedding light on the importance of private label transparency.

Industry cross section

$20 million more for this supplement company

Quercetin's attracted some true (wealthy) believers, landing $66 million since 2008 for FRS.

Fixing the food system [video]

We're headed for a nutritional cliff, and Gary Nabhan talked solutions to save us from going over it during this year's Slow Money 4th National Gathering.

Biodynamic beauty

One personal care company takes the growing practice of its botanicals so seriously it farms most of them itself.

Commentary

Best and worst times to get social [infographic]

Perhaps the only thing worse than not having any social media presence at all is posting at random, sans strategy. Start basic by getting the timing right.

Your health

9 ways to reduce Alzheimer's risk

There's much we don't know about Alzheimer's Disease. But these expert-recommended health tips may help ward off the debilitating condition.

Most popular

The science of sugar addiction

More produce, less Prozac

Curcumin may relieve radiation

Omega-3 fatty acids & breast cancer

Controversial Omega-3 study author explains findings

Poll

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Today's takeaway

"We are asking retailers to start with their private label brands because it would be hypocritical of them to ask the national brands they carry to clean up their cosmetic products if their own brands aren't safe."
— Janet Nudelman in Campaign for Safe cosmetics targets Walgreens