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Study Finds Pycnogenol® May Be Effective for Managing Pediatric ADHD Without Side Effects Commonly Associated With Pharmaceuticals

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The new study delivers promising findings for parents and caregivers seeking a natural alternative to manage pediatric Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) behaviour. Researchers found the super-antioxidant Pycnogenol® French maritime pine bark extract may be effective in managing hyperactivity and impulsivity in children aged six to twelve without many of the adverse side effects experienced with the common therapy of methylphenidate, a prescription stimulant. The study measured observations and feedback from teachers and parents.

Characterized by developmentally inappropriate hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention levels, ADHD is the most common pediatric neurocognitive behavioural disorder. This research builds on previous studies positioning Pycnogenol® as a critical natural ingredient for the 2.4 million children in the U.S. diagnosed with ADHD looking to reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity without the adverse side effects that could steer some to stop typical pharmaceutical treatment.

“ADHD is a perplexing condition, and treatment can be frustrating for many parents and children. Parents often feel reluctant to continue with prescription pharmaceuticals due to common side effects,” says author and renowned natural physician Dr. Fred Pescatore. “Management of ADHD behaviour is pivotal to improved school performance and self-esteem, especially during a child’s formative years. This study suggests a promising natural path option.”

The study, published in the Journal of Functional Foods, tested 88 children aged six to twelve for ten weeks. Participants were split into three groups: placebo, methylphenidate and Pycnogenol®. The children supplemented at breakfast with either one or two capsules, depending on their weight. Those under 66 pounds were supplemented with 20 mg/day of Medikinet® (methylphenidate) or 20 mg/day of Pycnogenol®. Those 66 pounds or heavier are supplemented with 30 mg/day of Medikinet® (methylphenidate) or 40 mg/day of Pycnogenol®.

Teachers and parents filled out various questionnaires at baseline and after five and ten weeks, including the ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS), which assesses nine inattention and nine hyperactivity/impulsivity items. Some of the criteria assessed included difficulty following instructions, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, fidgeting with hands or feet or squirming in the seat and interrupting or intruding on others.

After ten weeks, teachers reported the Pycnogenol® group showed:

29% decrease in overall ADHD rating scale (vs. 45% decrease with methylphenidate vs. 5% decrease with placebo)
34% decrease in hyperactivity/impulsivity (vs. 36% decrease with methylphenidate vs. 1% increase with placebo)
25% decrease in inattention (vs. 52% decrease with methylphenidate vs. 9% decrease with placebo)

After ten weeks, parents reported the Pycnogenol® group showed:

11% decrease in overall ADHD rating scale (vs. 28% decrease with methylphenidate vs. 1% increase with placebo)
12% decrease in hyperactivity/impulsivity (vs. 28% decrease with methylphenidate vs. 2% increase with placebo)
10% decrease in inattention (vs. 29% decrease with methylphenidate vs. 1% increase with placebo)
Children in the study who were supplemented with the pharmaceutical showed improvement in ADHD behaviour yet experienced up to five times more adverse effects than those who were supplemented with Pycnogenol®. Specifically, loss of appetite and unwanted weight loss was observed with the pharmaceutical but not with Pycnogenol®. The researchers conclude, “In pediatric ADHD and especially in the primary school environment, Pycnogenol® was proven to be a good alternative for methylphenidate for those willing to wait a few weeks for effects, a fortiori when considering its almost complete lack of adverse effects as opposed to methylphenidate.”

This research expands Pycnogenol®’s deep catalogue of clinical research for cognitive support, solidifying the natural ingredient’s ability to manage ADHD behaviour without disruptive side effects. A 2006 study conducted in the Department of Child Psychiatry at the University Hospital in Bratislava found that Pycnogenol® relieved hyperactivity and improved the attention of children with ADHD compared to a placebo. Another study conducted in 2006 found that Pycnogenol® normalizes the total antioxidant status of ADHD children.

Nature’s Emporium continues expansion, and announces new location in Oakville

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Nature’s Emporium, a rapidly expanding and leading family-run health food market, announced that it will open its second location in Ontario’s Halton Region in 2023, with further expansions across Southern Ontario coming soon.

Located within Oakville’s Dorval Crossing shopping centre, the approximately 24,000-square-foot store is expected to open in Spring/Summer 2023 and will employ approximately 100 people.

“Over the last almost 30 years, Nature’s Emporium has grown to become a trusted one-stop destination for high-quality, organic, and natural health foods and products,” said Joe D’Addario, Chief Executive Officer, Nature’s Emporium. “Our customers have come to love the Nature’s shopping experience, and we’re thrilled to offer it to even more Halton region residents and shoppers with the opening of our Oakville location next year.”

Nature’s Emporium offers exceptional all-organic produce, healthy handcrafted meals to-go, superior supplements, natural health, and beauty essentials, and much more. The Nature’s Emporium team carefully selects and curates items with the intention of inspiring healthy choices and healthier communities — this is what has come to be known as the Nature’s Emporium difference. The growing health food brand offers a selection of organic and natural foods and products that meet the various dietary and lifestyle needs of today’s customers, including:

Organic produce
Gluten-free options
Dairy-free options
Vegan products
Plant-based products
Keto-friendly items
Paleo products
Nut-free essentials
Soy-free foods
Eco-friendly household products
Locally sourced brands
Fair-trade products
High-quality meat and seafood products (wild-caught, grass-fed, antibiotic-free, hormone-free)
GMO-free options
Eat well, live better

Nature’s Emporium’s simple yet essential belief is that when we choose to eat well, we live better—and sleep better, move better, and feel better. This is the core principle that the company has built its success. Nature’s Emporium’s goal is to spread its message across Southern Ontario, positioning itself as the go-to, one-stop destination for high-quality, organic produce, healthy to-go meals, natural health and beauty products, eco-friendly household essentials, local brands, and more.

Access to quality foods
Shopping for natural and organic can often be costly. To make its selection more accessible to more shoppers, Nature’s Emporium is expanding its private label brands to include a broader range of products. Over the coming months, new products under its famous Always Organic brand will be released in addition to two new private label lines. Currently, Nature’s Emporium offers an extensive assortment of private-label items in the fresh, grocery, and home cleaning categories. Providing shoppers with access to high-quality products and organic produce continues to be a significant part of Nature’s Emporium’s mandate.

The Well-Told Company Donates $30,000 In-Kind To After Breast Cancer Charity

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The female-founded wellness company that offers plant-based supplements, remedies, and other functional wellness products founded by breast cancer survivors Monica Ruffo, has agreed to donate $30,000 of products after BREAST CANCER. This charity supports individuals who have undergone treatment for breast cancer and have limited financial resources for basic post-operative needs.
The products donated after BREAST CANCER in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be included in Care KITs that go to breast cancer treatment “graduates” to help them recover from the long tail effects of cancer treatment that can often last for years.

“As someone who has experienced the after-effects of breast cancer treatment firsthand, I am very grateful to be in a position to support women in this stage of their journey,” said Monica Ruffo, founder and CEO of Well Told. “The effects of breast cancer treatment can last for a long time, and helping women transition to a “new normal” with a little help from our wellness products can be a critical step.”

After BREAST CANCER is a Canadian breast cancer charity set up to ensure that women have access to the basic needs after cancer and to provide mastectomy and lumpectomy bras and breast prostheses as well as Care KITs to women who are unable to afford them.

Target Names Prat Vemana Chief Digital and Product Officer

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Vemana will join Target on Oct. 31 as a member of Target’s leadership team, reporting to Chief Guest Experience Officer Cara Sylvester. In this role, he will oversee Target’s digital business, including site merchandising, user experience, digital operations and product, and Target+, the retailer’s growing online third-party marketplace. Additionally, Vemana will provide key support for Target’s industry-leading product teams across the company by bringing a holistic view to the retailer’s overall product strategy.
“Digital continues to be a major growth driver for Target. We’re excited for Prat to bring his proven expertise in this area to an elevated role on our leadership team,” said CEO Brian Cornell. “Our team has created a digital shopping experience that is truly best in class, and under Prat’s leadership, our digital business is well-positioned to continue growing for years to come.”

“We know our guests choose Target because our shopping experience offers them a sense of joy and ease that can’t be beaten, and our digital business plays an increasingly outsized role in bringing that to life for the millions of people who regularly visit our stores, website and app,” said Cara Sylvester, chief guest experience officer, Target. “With his experience leading digital businesses across consumer-facing industries and a guest-centric vision, Prat is the ideal leader to accelerate Target’s digital growth further and maximize our impact on guests, team members and our business.”

Vemana joins Target from Kaiser Permanente, where he served as senior vice president and chief digital officer and led its enterprise product management and experience teams. During his time at the company, he advanced and accelerated its digital strategy by modernizing its platforms to migrate, deploy and manage applications with greater speed and agility. His work included implementing critical consumer experience enhancements like redesigning the company’s mobile app and launching same-day home delivery for its pharmacy business. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, Vemana held digital leadership positions at Home Depot and Staples.

“Target sets the standard for consumer experience in retail and is known for delighting its guests in a way that’s consistent and engaging across every touchpoint,” said Prat Vemana. “I’m thrilled to join a company that I’ve long admired, and I look forward to playing a key role in shaping the future of Target’s leading digital experience.”

Digital currently represents 20% of Target’s business. The company continues to advance its digital shopping experience through investments in its suite of same-day services and the enablement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments on Target.com, among other recent enhancements to its app and website.

Costco’s Canada Quarterly Combined Sales Up 13.4%

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Costco Wholesale reported revenue growth for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, including a 13.4% increase in comparable revenue in Canada and a 15.8% increase in comparable revenue in the U.S. market.

Revenue growth was driven by strong demand for its fresh food, confectionery and fuel products.

However, the company’s gross margins were squeezed in the quarter due to rising freight and labour costs due to inflation and global supply chain issues, sending its shares down about 3% in extended trading, according to Reuters.

Global net income for the fourth quarter was $1.868 billion, compared to $1.670 billion in the same period last year. The fourth quarter of last year was negatively impacted by an $84 million pre-tax write-down of information technology assets.

Net income for the fiscal year was $5.84 billion, compared to $5.01 billion a year earlier.

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GFI announces openning of First Us Distribution Centre

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Global Food and Ingredients Ltd. announced today the opening of its first distribution centre in the US, located in Clayton, North Carolina, near Raleigh.  The distribution centre will provide truckload and less-than-truckload wholesale ingredients distribution while also acting as a fulfillment centre for GFI’s plant-based branded consumer products portfolio.  The distribution centre is approximately 17,500 square feet in area and will also house future processing lines to complement its fulfillment functions. (ambien) In addition, GFI’s North Carolina sales office will be moved to the new Clayton location to further optimize operations.

“The new Clayton distribution centre will enable GFI to save on external distribution expenses while also increasing efficiency and quality control for both our wholesale and consumer segments.  This is the first of several distribution centers that GFI intends to roll out across North America over the next few years” said David Hanna, GFI’s CEO.

“This is an ideal location to begin our inhouse distribution operations, with more than half of the US population within a day’s shipment time” added Jaime Rueda, Vice President and President, North Lily Foods.

GFI has been operating in North Carolina since April 2020 when it established its US headquarters under the name North Lily Foods, Inc.

About GFI
GFI is a fast-growing Canadian plant-based food and ingredients company, connecting the local farm to the global supply chain for peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas and other high protein specialty crops. GFI is organized into four primary business lines: Pea Protein Inputs, Plant-Based Ingredients, Plant-Based Pet Food Ingredients and Plant-Based Consumer Packaged Goods. Headquartered in Toronto, GFI buys directly from its extensive network of farmers, processes its products locally at its four wholly-owned processing facilities in Western Canada and ships to 37 countries across the world.

GFI’s vision is to become a vertically integrated farm-to-fork plant-based company providing traceable, locally sourced, healthy and sustainable food and ingredients. Through recent acquisition and development activities, GFI now offers a full suite of Plant-Based Consumer Packaged goods with over 20 SKUs under the YoFiit, Bentilia and Five Peas in Love brands.

Has inflation dashed hopes of a return to the plant-based meat boom?

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Plant-based meat sales in the UK grew by just 2.5% in the 36 weeks of early September, according to new data from market research firm Kantar, after a two-year surge. Revenue rose 40% in 2020 and 14% last year.

In the U.S., meanwhile, a tougher economic backdrop weighed on a market that began struggling last year. Sales fell 0.4% in the 32 weeks of early August, after falling 0.5% last year, according to data provider Spins. Sales rose 46% in 2020.
Spins senior manager Jeff Crumpton said “flexitarians” — people who eat only moderate amounts of meat — would think twice about plant-based meats as rising food prices lead to increased income pressures. “Their budget is difficult to make decisions about,” he said.

Industry analysts say plant-based meats are particularly vulnerable to consumer pressure because they tend to sell for more than real meat.

In the U.S., a pound of plant-based Beyond Meat products that made a splash in New York in 2019 sold for $8.35 in June, while real ground beef was nearly half that price at $4.90.

Even before inflation and recession fears intensified this year, the plant-based meat market had lost some momentum as consumer enthusiasm for the products waned initially.

Companies such as Canadian meat group Maple Leaf Foods have warned that hopes of a quick resumption of sales are fading. The Canadian packaged meat group has expanded into plant-based alternatives, but last month announced it would shrink its plant-based business by 25 percent and cut spending on advertising and promotions.

Recently Chief Executive Michael McCain told analysts last month that while the company has built a plant-based meat business model that assumes fundamental changes in consumer behaviour, “these transformative results did not materialize.”

Shares of Beyond Meat have fallen to less than a tenth of their 2019 peak, and the company has cut its revenue forecast. The group said it would cut about 4% of its 1,400 staff and cut its capital spending guidance to $80 million from $136 million in 2021.

“We are now seeing plant-based meat producers, including Beyond Meat, adjusting their cost structures to preserve liquidity and weather this weak macro period,” said Arun Sundaram, an analyst at investment research firm CFRA. These include layoffs and deliberate delays in capital projects.

While shoppers continue to demand more sustainable options, “success in this category is not inevitable,” said Carlotte Lucas, corporate engagement manager at the Good Food Institute Europe, an alternative protein industry lobby group.

“Investment is needed to make it attractive and affordable to consumers,” she added.

Maple Leaf is still betting that the plant-based meat market can grow 10% to 15% a year once inflation eases.

Jessica Moulton, a senior partner at McKinsey in London, said there are reasons to be optimistic about the market’s long-term prospects. “Food is generally a very stable place”. The massive increase in herbal products we’ve seen over the past few years is very unusual,” she said.

“The rate of change has decreased, but we think there has been a fundamental change in how sticky eating is done.”

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Shoppers Drug Mart and Always make period products more accessible in Manitoba to help #EndPeriodPoverty

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Shoppers Drug Mart announced a new partnership with the Manitoba government to make period products more accessible to students and adults in need across the province.  Over the next three years, Shoppers Drug Mart, in partnership with Always, will donate nearly 10 million period products and 900 product dispensers to Manitoba’s school divisions, independent schools and social service agencies to help #EndPeriodPoverty.
“Inequitable access to period products, particularly for students, can lead to missed opportunities — school, work, and other activities — and creates barriers to success,” said Jeff Leger, President, Shoppers Drug Mart. “This donation will provide students in Manitoba with free access to period products, helping to more fully unlock their potential. We are proud to be a part of this initiative, and grateful to our stores, to Procter & Gamble, and to our customers for their support.”

Shoppers Drug Mart will work with Procter & Gamble, makers of Always, to supply 3.3 million period products to the province each year for the next three years.

“Always has been championing young people’s confidence for more than 35 years with puberty education programs and by providing access to period products to those in need. Since the launch of Always’ #EndPeriodPoverty program in 2018, Always has donated over 10 million period products to students in Canadian schools. With over 200 million pads donated to young people around the world in the past 10 years, Always is committed to helping end the systemic issue of period poverty here and across the globe,” said Liz Dubejsky, Brand Director of Always Canada. “Together, we can help #EndPeriodPoverty and create a country where no student has to miss school because of lack of access to period protection.”

The partnership with the Manitoba government is part of a long-term commitment by Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. through its LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart initiative to raise awareness and create action against period poverty in Canada.

“All students in Manitoba have the right to a high-quality education and the support they need to be successful,” said Minister of Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning, Wayne Ewasko. “This initiative will make school more inclusive by providing free access to menstrual products, which can lead to improved school attendance and student participation, especially amongst marginalized youth.”

“Thanks to this partnership, students in Manitoba and individuals accessing services at some domestic violence shelters and resource centres will now also have consistent, convenient access to the menstrual products they need,” said Minister of Manitoba Families, Rochelle Squires.

Since 2011, the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart program has supported women’s health, including initiatives focused on promoting menstrual equity such as product donations, making period product dispensers available to homeless women in Toronto, and strategic collaborations with partners like Food Banks Canada. To learn more about Shopper’s initiatives, visit https://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/love-you/periodpoverty.

Mimi’s Rock Announces New Product launch

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The company announced that it has shipped its initial stock to Amazon for its new Maritime Naturals Probiotic + Collagen Eye Cream. The product has already begun selling on the Company’s own site and has generated a solid initial response. The product is expected to be live on Amazon in the coming days.  In addition, the Company has already launched a Retinol Moisturizer 2-pack and will also be offering a travel pack size.
The Company also reports that the positive revenue trends have continued into the third quarter and performance is considerably ahead of the same period last year.  Product availability has been key to the momentum as well as being able to take price increases on some key products.

“These new products are a great compliment to our product line” commented David Kohler, CEO.  “We’ve had significant interest from our loyal customer base for the addition of these items, so we are excited to have shipped the initial orders”.  Kohler also added: “We are also pleased to advise that the revenue and EBITDA trends we’ve seen in Q’s 1 and 2 have continued into Q3.  Our strategic price increases have aided in improving performance across all financial metrics. We look forward to releasing Q3 results in early November”

About Mimi’s Rock Corp.:
Mimi’s Rock Corp. (www.mimisrock.com) is an online dietary supplement and wellness company which market and sells its products under the Dr. Tobias, All Natural Advice and Maritime Naturals brand names. The Dr. Tobias brand features over 30 products, including the top-selling Colon 14-Day Cleanse and the #1 selling Omega 3 Fish Oil on Amazon.com. All Natural Advice and Maritime Naturals products focus on skin and beauty care. Products sold under the All Natural and Maritime Naturals brand names are made in Canada and registered with Health Canada and under the EU Cosmetics Act. All Natural Advice has been featured on BNN as a top selling skincare brand in Canada, and has been rated the #1 Beauty Brand on Amazon Canada for the past four years.

NFL Star Jalen Hurts Signs Lemon Perfect Endorsement Deal

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Lemon Perfect, the fastest growing brand in the enhanced water category*, today announced a partnership with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Drinking Lemon Perfect Every Day Hurts joins Lemon Perfect as a brand champion to accelerate Lemon Perfect’s goal of becoming the No. 1 brand in market share in the multi-billion dollar fortified water category.
As fans across the U.S. turn their attention to the NFL season, Hurts’ partnership with Lemon Perfect is part of a fast-rising quarterback — the youngest quarterback in NFL history to start the playoffs — and a rapidly rising brand. touchdown pass between. It has won fans in the United States for its delicious taste.
“Lemon Perfect is my new favourite drink,” says Hertz. “Before I discovered Lemon Perfect, it was a challenge to give up sugary drinks, which are delicious and refreshing – without sugar. I also agree with Lemon Perfect’s belief that healthy hydration not only tastes good but is easy to use. I Looking forward to sharing Lemon Perfect with my fans and letting them know that water is no longer boring.”
As the lead spokesperson for Lemon Perfect, Hurts will help build brand awareness among NFL fans around the world, especially in the Delaware Valley, where Eagles fans are avid.

“We are honoured to have Jalen join our Lemon Perfect team as the first NFL ambassador in our company’s short history,” said Yanni Hufnagel, founder and CEO of Lemon Perfect. “Jalen is an NFL MVP-caliber star and his impact will continue to accelerate with each Eagles win. With Lemons in motion, Jalen is primed for a big season and a great year for the Hawks. ”

In April, Lemon Perfect announced the closing of a $31 million Series A funding round led by internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist and entrepreneur Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The financing brings the total value of Lemon Perfect to more than $100 million less than three years after the company sold its first bottle.

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