NFM_INDUSTRY UPDATE_ A Penton Media Property July 28, 2010 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/newhope/v/1893 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.soft-gel.com) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.sabinsa.com/cococin) ---------------------------------------- INDUSTRY UPDATE --BPA found in stores' paper receipts Jane Hoback A 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. To view the full article go to: http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4846/BPA-found-in-stores-paper-receipts.aspx?cid=nl_iu --EU requires food dye labeling Mitchell Clute After 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." To view the full article go to: http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/tabId/119/itemId/4832/EU-requires-food-dye-labeling.aspx?cid=nl_iu ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7ae59aac) ---------------------------------------- WEB EXCLUSIVES --Top 5 cleansing herbs Laurel Vukovic When customers come to you for cleansing supplies, be prepared. Here are some detoxing herbs to stock to keep customers coming back. To view the full article go to: http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/Gallery/tabid/192/Default.aspx?page1106=5&Id=101 --Upcoming webinar: The how's and why's of private label Private label is growing six times faster than national brands. Managing Editor Pamela Bond helps you capitalize on this trend by guiding you through ways to utilize new market and consumer data, find the perfect provider and build your brand. Register now for this live webinar. To view the full article go to: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=228848&sessionid=1&key=F592F065DCFEFBA0069132A8B67D6815&partnerref=solo2&sourcepage=register?cid=nl_iu --NFM supplements guide When customers start coming in to your store asking about the latest supplements or what works well for various conditions, be prepared. Use the NFM supplements guide to teach your employees and customers about this tricky category. To view the full article go to: http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/Guides/Supplementsguide/tabid/243/Default.aspx?cid=nl_iu NEW ON THE BLOG --Does the vitamin A used in sunscreens cause cancer? Pamela Bond In the Environmental Working Group's 2010 Sunscreen Guide, the group called out vitamin A as a possible carcinogen. Is the accusation true? To view the full article go to: http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/308/Does-the-vitamin-A-used-in-sunscreens-cause-cancer.aspx?cid=nl_iu --How humane is your meat counter? Kelsey Blackwell Humane certified may be the next "local" considering the certification's recent attention in the media. As public attention builds, expect customers to be looking for humane-certified meats in your store. To view the full article go to: http://naturalfoodsmerchandiser.com/blogs/tabid/84/EntryId/307/How-humane-is-your-meat-counter.aspx?cid=nl_iu ORGANIC CONNECTIONS --The zero-emission hydrogen-fueled Chevy The magazine for Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality It uses no gasoline, runs quiet as a mouse and emits only water vapor. While not available for sale to the public as yet, the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell SUV is a clear demonstration of what is possible in a non-fossil-fuel future. A test driver of the car, along with a General Motors representative, sat down with Organic Connections to show us the vehicle and tell us all about it. To view the full article go to: http://organicconnectmag.com/wp/2010/07/the-zero-emission-hydrogen-fueled-chevy/ ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER Thank you for reading The NFM Industry Update. You are subscribed as #email#. 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