Weetabix hosted a luncheon today to teach us how we can use a breakfast cereal for a simple lunch or dinner.

It is recommended that an adult woman eat 25 grams of fibre every day, whereas the average adult only eats 11 grams, according to nutritionist Theresa Albert. A 10-year-old child is recommended to have 25 grams as well, yet the average child only east 7 grams.

Weetabix has a healthy 4 grams per serving, making it a great addition to many recipes.

Not only do Weetabix, Alpen, and Grain Shop have a healthy dose of fibre, they are also low in sugar.

An amazing product with many possibilities. You can’t go wrong with versatile food!

PharmaChoice announced today that Trent Lane will be joining the team to start up a new central fill facility in Calgary, Alberta.
These new services will provide pharmacists with tools to proactively refill prescriptions along with centralized prescription assembly, product verification, packaging, delivery and/or toting filled prescriptions back to pharmacies for patient pickup.
Having spent the last three years at PharmaSave, where he was responsible for innovative pharmacy solutions for over 500 independent pharmacies across Canada, Lane brings a wealth of industry experience.
“We are extremely fortunate to have found someone of Trent’s caliber to fulfill this role” says Grady Brown, CEO of PharmaChoice West.
Along with the new initiative, PharmaChoice Central Fill Ltd. will launch MedSync, which is designed to assist in increasing patient adherence to chronic medications.
“I am very excited to lead this new project. I believe the combination of MedSync along with central fill will provide pharmacists not only the tools to transition their practice, but also the time to focus on their patients,” Lane says.

PharmaChoice Central Fill Ltd. will be introducing Trent Lane at the PharmaChoice West tradeshow on May 28th and 29th in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

About PharmaChoice 

PharmaChoice is a member-owned co-operative that represents 640 local independent pharmacy owners across Canada. Each pharmacy location is unique and tailored to the community it serves. With the support of the PharmaChoice team, your independent owners and operators are united in a promise to always provide you with best Advice for Life. For more information, click here.

About MedSync

MedSync is a web-based application that is used to synchronize medication for pick up at the same time each month. Pharmacists using an appointment based model at the time of pick up may also incorporate other funded pharmacy clinical services. The MedSync model shows an 18-26% increase in prescription refills while improving patient adherence to chronic medications. For more information, click here.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to more clearly define their use of the term “natural.”
“Our industry is committed to providing consumers with labeling information in the clearest possible terms in order for them to make informed product purchases,” said Karin Moore, GMA’s SVP and general counsel.
“It is critically important for FDA to clearly define the term ‘natural’ to alleviate confusion for consumers and industry alike and to set a standard that will promote fair and consistent dealing in the marketplace among food and beverage manufacturers.”

Last November, the FDA started seeking comments on the issue and the year prior, the GMA filed a citizen petition with the FDA to set a definition for the term—one of three petitions filed on the matter. Some federal courts have also requested clarification from the FDA on their definition of “natural” due to ongoing litigation on the issue.
The GMA also states that farming and agricultural methods used in the production of a crop of animal husbandry should not influence on the “natural” status of a food or ingredient.

In March, Canada’s retail sales fell one per cent—more than what was expected. You might take this as a chance to look over what products are selling well and which ones aren’t. BMO Capital Markets economist Doug Porter says, “This followed two extremely strong months and I don’t think it takes away from the broader picture that the Canadian consumer has held up remarkably well so far in 2016.” As the market becomes more aware of natural products, retailers must adapt to consumer needs.

Target, Whole Foods, Credo and Sephora are just a few mass retailers helping natural skincare products gain ground.
Target announced that they will begin to carry Fig + Yarrow skincare products this summer.
“It’s amazing how quickly natural skincare has come into the collective consciousness, and how people have become very savvy about ingredients,” says Brandy Monique, founder of Fig + Yarrow, in a Q&A posted on the Target content site.
A five-piece collection will find its way to Target’s shelves in July and is just one of several natural brands they are taking on board.
Keeping pace with trends and consumer expectations, Target has also recently added Sonia Kashuk, S.W Basics, and defy & INSPIRE.
Customers are becoming more conscious of personal care and cosmetics and are looking for fewer ingredients, fewer synthesized chemicals, and fewer harmful ingredients. The retail landscape is responding with products at every level, from mass to prestige to luxury.

Nutraceutical International has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy over the last few years—mostly through small deals and now manufacturers dietary supplements, personal care products, and foods such as Solaray, Nature’s Life, Natural Balance and Organix South. Having acquired more than 65 companies since being founded in 1993, Nutraceutical has made impressive strides in the natural product industry.
Bill Gay, chairman and chief executive officer, commented, “Fiscal 2016 second quarter net sales grew by 7.4%, Adjusted EBITDA increased by $1.1M, or 10.8%, and we added $0.06 per share to diluted EPS. Management is pleased with the overall growth and direction of our business and with the gains generated by recent acquisitions. We are hopeful the softness in certain areas of our international business will improve later in the year.
Our February 2016 acquisition of Aubrey Organics in Tampa, Florida will enable us to consolidate certain branded offices and manufacturing operations for our personal care business. Both of these new businesses expand our current branded portfolio of products with many unique offerings for our health and natural food store customers,” he said.

Stock traders appear to be buying into the company’s strategy. The company’s share price on the NASDAQ exchange has risen to more than $23.
They have also made good with their expectations of sales.
Neutrceutical said that net sales for the fiscal 2016 second quarter were $59.5 million, compared to $55.4 million for the same quarter of fiscal 2015. For the second quarter of fiscal 2016, net income was $4.6 million, or $0.49 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $4.1 million, or $0.43 diluted earnings per share, for the same quarter of fiscal 2015.
Net sales for the six months ended March 31, 2016 were $115.5 million compared to $108.4 million for the same period of fiscal 2015. For the six months ended March 31, 2016, net income was $8.9 million, or $0.94 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $7.4 million, or $0.77 diluted earnings per share, for the same period of fiscal 2015.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released quite a list of products being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes:

Here is a list of products that are sold at Costco which are being recalled:

– Organic by Nature brand frozen Organic Butternut Squash (UPC 8 46358 00067 1) and Organic Vegetable Medley (UPC 8 46358 00062 6) sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan

– Organic by Nature brand frozen Organic Sweet Peas (UPC 8 46358 00061 9) sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Other Retailers:

– Cookin’ Greens Organic brand A Blend of Kale, Sweet Corn & Peas (UPC 8 11138 00038 7) sold nationally

– Alasko brand IQF Regular Mixed Frozen Vegetables A Grade (UPC 1 06 95058 17331 7) and B Grade (UPC 1 06 95058 17341 6) sold for hotel/restaurant/institutional use in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan

– Harmonie brand, IGA brand, Co-op brand, Western Family brand and unbranded frozen vegetable products (various UPCs) sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Possibly National, Saskatchewan

– Ajinomoto brand Yakitori Chicken with Japanese-Style Fried Rice (UPC 0 71757 05642 8) sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan

– All Asia Fresh brand rice and noodle bowls sold in Alberta

– Indican brand Mixed Frozen Veggies (UPC 6 27727 10001 3) sold in Alberta and British Columbia

– Stahlbush Island Farms brand Cut Green Beans (UPC 6 38882 00053 7) sold at retail in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.

Check the CFIA website for more information.

Zorah Biocosmétique has introducing their new anti-aging facial cream. Containing vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and argan oil, C-Nature gives users radiant skin and a bright complexion without harmful ingredients.
About Zorah
Zorah Biocosmétique has made it their mission to create organic, environmentally friendly, and fair-trade products made in Quebec. Using argan oil as a main ingredient, they have created a line of quality and effective products.