New York

2016: The year of the hammer and the squeeze

23-Dec-2016 By Loren Israelsen, president, United Natural Products Alliance

2016 felt like the year of hammer blows and the squeeze play, with the finale the unpredicted win of Donald Trump as President. I count myself among those who close this year pondering the state of affairs globally, nationally, and personally.

Formation of AG coalition could give rise to more class action suits, expert says

11-Mar-2015 By Hank Schultz

The potential widening of the New York Attorney General affair means more class action lawsuits could be filed in states whose AGs have joined in a coalition with NY AG Eric Schneiderman, an expert says.

Updated: CRN, NPA & AHPA respond

AGs from Connecticut, Indiana, and Puerto Rico join NY AG as probe expands

10-Mar-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Attorneys General from Connecticut, Indiana and Puerto Rico have formed a coalition with NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to further investigate the business practices of the herbal supplement industry.

CRN sends formal request to NY AG to release the report, rolls out website info center

11-Feb-2015 By Stephen Daniells

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has sent a formal letter to Attorney General Schneiderman requesting transparency in his investigation of four retailers of herbal supplements.

Increased demand for testing means overall quality of dietary supplement industry is improving, Alkemist Labs CEO says

11-Feb-2015 By Hank Schultz

Despite the prominent black eye suffered by the dietary supplement industry in the recent New York Attorney General affair, increased demand for testing services is a sign the industry is taking quality seriously and is getting better, according to Alkemist...

NPA East: ‘At times we think the industry’s biggest enemy is apathy’

10-Jun-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Twenty years ago the industry faced a national challenge that mobilized the grass roots and led to the passage of the Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act (DSHEA). But with that landmark piece of legislation long established, the industry may...

Trial Greek yogurt as high-protein school lunch option, politicians urge

21-Jan-2013 By Mark Astley

The inclusion of Greek yogurt in the National School Lunch Program could save money, while providing students with a high-protein meal option, two leading US politicians have claimed

NY senator guns for new dietary supplement legislation

07-Jun-2004

A New York senator is attempting to push through legislation
requiring new labeling on all dietary supplements sold or offered
for sale in the state, writes Philippa Nuttall.

Anti-ephedra actions continue

10-Jun-2003

Government authorities throughout North America have been taking
further action against products containing the herbal ephedra.

SkinCola set for NY summer

30-May-2003

The first so-called skincare beverage is to launch in New York this
summer, to rehydrate skin in the warm weather. It contains oxygen,
purified water and a blend of zinc and vitamins E and C.

Reduced carbohydrate bread hits the market

06-May-2003

It is often said that you can get almost anything in New York,
especially when it comes to food. One new addition to this
ever-growing list of delicacies is reduced carb/high fibre bread,
which came onto the market this month.