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Sandy Almendarez entered the natural products industry in 2009 when she joined VIRGO as an assistant editor. Since then, she's worked her way up to editor of INSIDER where she writes, edits and manages content for manufacturers and marketers of natural products. In "Sandy's Insights," she explores how companies actions, regulatory rulings and media reports affect the dietary supplement, fortified foods and personal care markets. |
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11/22/2011
2011 Contentious Year for Natural ProductsThe year was ripe with natural product news. Now, not all the news was "good," but it was certainly interesting. |
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11/16/2011
Pizza Still Considered a Vegetable in School LunchesSchool lunches with pizza and French fries are still considered to be two servings of vegetables, which means parents better be stocking up on leafy greens at their natural products store. |
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11/08/2011
Growing, but not Selling OutIt happens to the best natural products stores—growing from a small mom-and-pop store into a national chain. How can a store maintain its homey cred while growing into new neighborhoods and corporate obligations? ... |
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11/01/2011
Investing in Health with SupplementsThe higher cost of quality supplements are justified compared to the long-term ill effects that can come from nutrient deficiencies. |
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10/11/2011
Study Says Organic Better in Every WayA study from Rodale Institute reported organic food produces better soil, higher yield, more money, less energy and fewer toxins. |
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10/04/2011
Let’s Meet at Natural Products Marketplace’s Virtual EventNatural Products Marketplace’s Virtual Event is this week, where retailers can connect with natural product companies, attend education worships, request samples and—perhaps best of all—meet me. |
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09/20/2011
Dr. Oz Hating on Apple JuiceDr. Oz reported nearly one-third of the apple juice samples his show tested had higher levels of arsenic than is allowed in U.S. drinking water. How can shoppers protect themselves? Or should they? ... |
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09/13/2011
Media Alerts Shoppers to Durbin’s Supplement BillAn article in the Chicago Tribune explains the fight between Sen. Durbin’s proposed legislation and the natural product industry. We say the law’s overkill; he says supplements have too much freedom. |
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09/06/2011
Al Gore Says Don’t Gorge on MeatFormer Vice President Al Gore said eating an meat-intensive diet is part of the global warming problem. |
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08/26/2011
Veganism Not Behind Bill Clinton’s Better HealthBill Clinton has given up dairy, meat and processed foods, but only one of those eliminations in the reason he feels better than ever. |