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The Well Told Company announces significant growth on Amazon

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The female-founded wellness company that offers plant-based supplements, remedies, and other functional wellness products, is pleased to announce very strong first-quarter growth on the Amazon platform in both Canada and the U.S. As of the end of the first quarter of 2022, the Company has more than tripled its total annual 2021 Amazon revenue. In addition to this significant growth, the Company’s Bye Bye Bloating product has also already earned the coveted “Amazon’s Choice” badge. While the Company has invested in advertising to grow this channel, with 80% gross margins, its Amazon business is positively contributing to the Company’s path to profitability.
Commenting on these tremendous results, Monica Ruffo, founder and CEO of Well Told, stated, “We are strong believers in a multichannel approach, making our products available when and where our consumers choose to shop. While we are still just getting started with Amazon, this strong revenue growth is a key indicator of the key role this platform promises to play for our company. This is further testament of things to come, as our brand continues to gain awareness, trial and repeat purchase across all channels.”
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GNC Announces Exclusive Franchise Agreement in Taiwan Strengthening Its Global Presence

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Leading global health and wellness brand, GNC, announced today the selection of GCE ProdigID, an affiliate of Ting Hsin Group, as its exclusive franchise operator in Taiwan. GCE ProdigID, part of a conglomerate with strong roots in the food industry, will be strategically positioned to provide health and wellness solutions to the Taiwanese market and help consumers Live Well.
“We are pleased to welcome GCE ProdigID as GNC’s new partner in Taiwan and look forward to supporting them as they serve consumers in Taiwan,” said Cheri Mullen, VP, Chief International Officer, GNC. “This new international franchising relationship is indicative of our growth and long-term viability as a business on a global scale.”
GCE ProdigID will serve as GNC’s exclusive operator in Taiwan and focus on developing the market and building the GNC brand.
“Like GNC we share a passion for our customers and look forward to sharing innovative wellness solutions,” said Jackson Huang, Chairman and CEO of GCE ProdigID. “GNC’s scientific expertise is very impressive and makes them a unique partner in the marketplace.”
GNC has franchise operators in 65+ countries and more than 1,600 international locations. Its first international franchise agreement was completed in 1989 expanding operations into Mexico. Since then, GNC has grown its global footprint to six continents.
“GCE ProdigID is an expert in the consumer space,” Mullen continued. “Their ability to understand the purchasing behaviours, product preferences and consumer needs in the market will enable great success for the GNC brand in Taiwan.”
In addition to Taiwan, GNC has international franchise locations in nearly 20 countries across Asia.

Delivering better health care in New Brunswick and across Canada

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As we recover from the pandemic and build a better future for everyone, we must address the existing challenges in our health care system that were laid bare by the pandemic, including for seniors and people living in rural and remote communities. By working with the provinces and territories and investing in our publicly funded health care system that Canadians are so proud of, we will provide Canadians with the quality health care they deserve, no matter where they live.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and New Brunswick’s Minister of Social Development, Bruce Fitch, today announced the signing of a bilateral agreement to improve care for residents of the province’s long-term care homes through the Safe Long-Term Care Fund (SLTCF).
The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for Canada’s seniors, particularly those living in long-term care homes. Through this agreement, the federal government will provide more than $22 million to support New Brunswick’s long-term care homes and assisted retirement facilities throughout the province. This funding will help them retain and hire staff, implement infection prevention and control measures, and renovate or upgrade heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

The Prime Minister also highlighted some of the key measures proposed in the federal government’s Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable and other recently announced investments to support health care workers and improve access to quality health care for Canadians, in particular seniors and people in rural and remote communities.

These measures include:

Reducing surgery and procedure backlogs by proposing to provide provinces and territories with an additional $2 billion through a one-time Canada Health Transfer (CHT) top-up to ensure nurses and hospital staff have the resources necessary to repair the damage caused to our health care system by the pandemic.

Bringing more health care workers to the communities that need them most by increasing Canada Student Loans forgiveness by 50 percent for doctors and nurses working in underserved rural or remote communities and expanding the list of eligible professionals under the program.
Helping improve the quality of life for Canada’s aging population by investing in innovations in brain health and aging through the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation; and ramping up efforts to learn more about dementia and brain health, improve treatment and outcomes for persons living with dementia, and evaluate and address mental health impacts on caregivers and models of care by supporting the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Supporting the mental health and well-being of Canadians by providing $140 million over two years for the Wellness Together Canada portal so it can continue to provide Canadians with tools and services to support their mental health and well-being.
Researching the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians and our health care system by providing $20 million over five years to support additional research efforts.

Building on historic investments in our health care system throughout the pandemic, Budget 2022 proposes new measures to ensure our system can continue to deliver the care Canadians deserve, no matter who they are or where they live. The Government of Canada will continue to work with provinces and territories to support Canadians as they age, invest in our healthcare workers and make our healthcare system more accessible, particularly in rural and remote communities. This is a key part of our plan to make life more affordable, create jobs and prosperity today, grow the middle class, and build a stronger economic future for everyone.

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“All Canadians should have access to the safe, quality health care they need and deserve. Today’s agreement is good news for people in New Brunswick, and we will continue to work with all provinces and territories to help ensure everyone no matter where they live in Canada, has access to the health care they deserve, including safe long-term care.”
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

“Canadians are proud of our publicly funded health care system, and justifiably so. The past two years have reinforced the importance of continuing to invest in health care, and from helping tackle backlogs in surgeries and procedures to making it easier for Canadians to see a doctor or a dentist, Budget 2022 makes important investments that will help ensure people in New Brunswick – and across Canada – can receive the care they need and deserve.”
— The Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

“New Brunswick’s network of long-term care facilities plays a key role in providing quality care for the province’s aging population. For the past two years, long-term care workers have been dedicated in keeping residents in our nursing homes and special care homes safe from COVID-19.  In partnership with the federal government, we plan to continue improving the quality of care in New Brunswick’s nursing homes.”
— The Hon. Bruce Fitch, New Brunswick’s Minister of Social Development

Quick Facts
Since the start of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has invested more than $69 billion to protect the health and safety of Canadians, including:

• $6.5 billion in top-ups to the CHT for provinces and territories to support their pandemic responses;
• $1.2 billion to provinces and territories through the Safe Restart Agreement to bolster health care capacity and support people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges; and
• More than $600 million for innovative mental health care for Canadians, including support for the Wellness Together Canada Portal.
• To help keep seniors safe in long-term care, the federal government is providing up to $4 billion for provinces and territories, including $1 billion for the Safe Long-Term Care Fund to support provinces and territories to protect those living and working in long-term care settings, as well as improve infection prevention and control measures.
• On March 25, 2022, the federal government announced its intention to provide provinces and territories with an additional $2 billion through a top-up to the CHT to address surgery and procedure backlogs caused by the pandemic. This includes more than $41 million for New Brunswick.

New Brunswick has developed an action plan for the implementation of today’s bilateral agreement, which shows how federal investments are being used to improve infection prevention and control in long-term care homes.
The federal government is committed to working with provinces and territories in 2022-23 to renew bilateral agreements on home and community care and mental health and addiction services to deliver the $11 billion, 10-year investment outlined in Budget 2017.

Le-Vel Welcomes New Chief Legal Officer

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Le-Vel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carmen Wasserman to the position of Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately.
Wasserman’s 27 years of experience are characterized by advising start-ups to multi-billion dollar companies on how to navigate the myriad of laws and regulations in the global arena.
“Carmen is an excellent addition to our executive team,” says Le-Vel CEO and Co-Founder Jason Camper. “Her strong business acumen and experience as a key strategic partner to Executives and Board Members of global brands in the direct selling industry is a tremendous asset to our organization, and we are confident that she will lead and guide us in our compliance and legal program.”
Before joining Le-Vel, Wasserman served as Associate General Counsel and Data Privacy Officer for Arbonne International LLC, as CEO of Compliance Legal and Strategic Solutions and as Vice President Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Corporate Counsel at Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc. and legal endeavours.
“I’m excited to join Le-vel, where innovation from a product and customer experience perspective is a key part of the corporate culture,” Wasserman says. “I look forward to partnering with the team to deliver a legal and compliance program designed for the ever-evolving needs of our industry.”

Wasserman holds a Juris Doctor degree in International Law and Business Law from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Emergen-C Expands Botanicals Portfolio: Introducing Ashwagandha and Apple Cider Vinegar

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Consistent with the existing products in the Emergen-C Botanicals suite, Ashwagandha and Apple Cider Vinegar are comprised of natural botanicals, with key vitamins and minerals. With high potency vitamin C in each new product, consumers are being provided more options for immune health support* and they can experience the goodness of botanicals when they incorporate the new Ashwagandha or Apple Cider Vinegar product within their wellness routine.
According to a poll from the American Psychological Association, more than half of Americans surveyed are experiencing feelings of stress during their day.** Now, Emergen-C can help reduce occasional feelings of stress*^ with Ashwagandha as a key ingredient in the namesake powders and gummies.
“Immune health and stress can impact your overall well-being in a number of ways and with many people experiencing stressful moments daily, we want to help,” said Evelyn Furia, Emergen-C Brand Director, GSK Consumer Healthcare. “As a partner in achieving everyday wellness, Emergen-C is expanding the Botanicals line to offer products that address key areas of wellness like immune health and occasional feelings of stress^*, and these innovations help support and meet the needs of consumers wherever they are on their wellness journeys.”
The new Apple Cider Vinegar dietary supplement harnesses the ingredient of Apple Cider Vinegar in an Apple flavoured powder form that is infused with the organic goodness of plant-based botanicals, and has Vitamin C to help support the immune system*. Emergen-C Botanicals Ashwagandha is available in a Berry Blend flavour in gummy and powder forms. The Emergen-C Botanicals line already includes products infused with natural ingredients such as organic turmeric & ginger and real elderberry – all of which can be easily added to a daily wellness routine.
Consistent with the range of Emergen-C Botanicals products, the Ashwagandha and Apple Cider Vinegar products feature 250 mg of high potency Vitamin C per serving, plus other antioxidants Zinc and Manganese. Additionally, the products include B vitamins to enhance energy naturally* and are gluten-free, caffeine-free and vegetarian to meet a range of consumer wellness needs.

Inflation Is Assisting Europe’s Discount Stores Gain on Walmart

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Research from footfall-analysis company Placer.ai shows that budget grocers Aldi Einkauf SE and German rival Lidl, part of Germany’s Schwarz Group, are gaining traction with U.S. consumers too. This could accelerate further as inflation takes its toll on household spending. And that should worry the big U.S. food retailers, such as Walmart Inc., Target Corp. and Kroger Co.

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Aldi and Lidl are best known for their cheap prices and limited ranges. Consumers turned away from these so-called hard discounters during the pandemic because they could not find all the products they wanted. Instead, they opted for a weekly shop at a big-box store where they could find everything under one roof.
But with food prices rising the most in 40 years, shopping habits are changing.
Aldi has been in the U.S. for nearly 50 years, but it is now expanding rapidly. It has 2,100 stores across 38 states and is poised to open 150 more this year. It is on track to be the third-largest U.S grocer by store numbers by the end of 2022.
Lidl only arrived five years ago, and after a slow start, it is now gaining momentum. It has around 170 U.S. stores and is clearly chiming with American shoppers.
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A big strength of these discounters is their ability to adapt offers to their local markets. For example, they have introduced more fresh produce and fancy but still reasonably priced wines to appeal to the cash-strapped middle classes.

Wegmans to Eliminate Plastic Bags Companywide by the End of 2022

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With this decision, the company’s goal is to shift all customers to reusable bags, the best option to solve the environmental challenge of single-use grocery bags.


“We understand shoppers are accustomed to receiving plastic bags at checkout and losing that option requires a significant change. We are here to help our customers with this transition as we focus on doing what’s right for the environment,” said Jason Wadsworth, Wegmans category merchant for packaging, energy, and sustainability. “As we’ve encountered plastic bag legislation in numerous markets, we’ve learned there’s more we can do, and a bigger impact we can make, together with our customers.”

Wegmans will incentivize the use of reusable bags by charging five cents per paper bag, an approach that has proven successful in New York and other markets. In stores where the company has already eliminated plastic bags, on average, paper bags are used for 20-25% of transactions, while the remaining 75-80% use reusable bags or no bag at all. By eliminating plastic bags from the rest of our stores and focusing on transitioning our customers to reusable bags, we’re preventing approximately 345,000,000 single-use bags from going into circulation in a year’s time.

The amount collected from the paper-bag charge will be donated to each store’s local food bank and United Way. In 2021, the more than $1.7 million Wegmans collected and donated from the bag charge was used to increase access to wholesome food and address the most critical needs of our communities.


Wegmans’ Road to Reusable

In 2019, ahead of the New York State plastic bag ban, which was originally slated to take effect in March 2020, Wegmans piloted the removal of plastic bags at its Ithaca and Corning, New York, stores, as well as its Richmond, Virginia, stores. The New York pilot was aimed at understanding the true impact of removing plastic bags, how to make the transition seamless for employees and customers, and how to help customers with the shift to reusable bags. In Richmond, the focus was on understanding how to help customers with the switch when legislation isn’t the driving factor.

Following the successful completion of both pilots, Wegmans eliminated plastic bags at all its New York State stores in January 2020, ahead of the state ban. Today, plastic bags have been eliminated at 61 stores, including additional Virginia locations, as well as at select stores in Massachusetts and Maryland. Wegmans will transition out of plastic and paper single-use bags at all nine of its New Jersey stores on May 4, in accordance with the state’s bag ban.

Wegmans will take a phased approach to eliminate single-use plastic bags at its remaining 45 stores throughout the second half of 2022 to accommodate paper- and reusable-bag supply. At the time of each rollout, Wegmans will work to ensure consistency in its approach across all markets, unless legislation dictates otherwise. All new Wegmans stores will open with paper bags as the sole single-use bag option.

Wegmans’ elimination of single-use bags is coupled with its commitment to reducing single-use plastics. Wegmans has committed to reducing its in-store plastic packaging made from fossil fuels, along with other single-use plastics, by 10 million pounds by 2024.

An Amazing initiative from the ASBA that our industry can be inspired by

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The Alberta Small Brewers Association (ASBA), Alberta Hospitality Association (AHA) and the Alberta Craft Distillers Association (ACDA) are proud to relaunch the “Welcome Back” program in partnership with InUnison and funded through Western Economic Development.

The Welcome Back program establishes small, local Alberta businesses as safe spaces with a dedication to higher-level protocols which ensure staff and guest safety and health standards.

Businesses signed up for this program have pledged to promote the mental health and well-being of their staff, incorporate a high standard of cleaning and sanitization standards and to implement proactive and responsive plans to health concerns within their business.

Guests can find comfort in seeing the Welcome back logo in the businesses they frequent. This logo stands for:

– Culture and care for team members’ well-being.
– Efforts to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.
– Progress and commitment to adapting when necessary.
– Community and a pledge to respect and remain a thoughtful piece of the communities in which these businesses operate.

This program was launched to the 435 small businesses that make up the ASBA, AHA and ACDA membership in November. Blair Berdusco, Executive Director of ASBA says “businesses have, and continue, to do what they can to ensure the health and safety of their staff and guests. The Welcome Back program establishes a source of information, education and other resources ensuring these businesses can and will remain exemplars for higher standards.” Berdusco also notes, “The Welcome Back program promotes us all getting back to fond memories and stories we tell each other over dinner.”

With the support of InUnison, the businesses which sign up will have access to strategic planning, OHS best practices, COVID best practices, guidelines for employee mental health and wellness, webinars and more. The Welcome Back program establishes a pledge that the three associations will hold our members to account. The expectation is set from signing up through to a time when, or if, this program is no longer necessary.

Bo’s Bar & Stage owner and AHA Vice President, Brennen Wowk note “small businesses throughout Alberta have been adapting to ever-changing requirements, standards and rhetoric since March 2020. We are looking forward to living music, dancing, taproom conversations and the return of making memories.”

Albertans looking for work and wanting to enjoy an evening out can look for the Welcome Back logo at businesses throughout Alberta.

Source: Alberta Small Brewers Association

Acupuncture and herbs: a recipe to help geriatric pets and those with cancer

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Acupuncture, herbal medicine and other non-traditional options are growing in popularity for treating pets with cancer, chronic renal failure, severe pain associated with chronic arthritis and other ailments, even extending life for geriatric patients and improving quality of life.
Acupuncture for geriatric patients, cancer treatments that start with herbs and nutrition, and alternative treatments for common neurologic conditions are among the topics veterinarians from around the world have learned about from veterinary experts during the “Level Up: Integrative Medicine” virtual summit, presented by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).
“As many people are open to integrative medicine to treat illness in humans, the same approaches are now being applied to help our pets live longer and enjoy a better quality of life,” said Dana Varble, DVM, CAE, NAVC’s Chief Veterinary Officer. “The Level Up virtual summits are another example of how the NAVC is opening the door for veterinary professionals everywhere to learn about advances in animal healthcare that can be used immediately in their practices. (Valium) ”

Acupuncture offers an alternative treatment option for geriatric patients where conventional treatments may be difficult. During the session “Integrative Approach to Geriatric Patients,” Huisheng Xie, BSvm, MS, Ph.D., professor of the Chi University, and Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida and the China Agricultural University, will discuss how acupuncture can relieve pain, alleviate other illness and extend an animal’s life with a better quality of life.

“Quality of life in geriatric animals is one of the top concerns for pet owners and their veterinarians. Acupuncture works on the whole body by stimulating multiple internal systems that help the body respond to help with pain and even repair damaged tissue,” said Dr. Xie. “What we achieve with acupuncture is that the animal maintains the highest quality of life as long as possible before the end of life which we can often extend another three to five years.”

“Level Up: Integrative Medicine” summit attendees also learned about integrative treatments for common neurologic conditions observed in general veterinary practice. Deanne Zenoni, DVM, CVSMT, CVMRT, CVA, an associate veterinarian at Tops Veterinary Rehabilitation and Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital as well as an instructor at the Healing Oasis, will lead an in-depth discussion about how exercise and hydrotherapy can be used to treat patients with degenerative myelopathy, a disease affecting the spinal cord which can lead to lameness, difficulty with stairs or reluctance to do certain activities.

“Just like in people, we target weak areas and work to help the dog maintain or regain independent mobility. Hydrotherapy is a whole-body strengthening due to the resistance of the water but the buoyancy and warmth help with improved weight-bearing and range of motion of the pet,” said Dr. Zenoni. “Exercises are something that can be done at home as part of the daily routine as well.”

Additionally, summit attendees learned how herbal medicine and diet can help a pet with a cancer diagnosis. Nicole Sheehan, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, MATP, owner of Whole Pet Animal Hospitals, will present a two-part lecture that addresses how herbs and nutrition are used, in addition to conventional treatments, to improve quality of life, maximize survival times, and provide practical strategies for pet owners to contribute to the healing process at home.

Nature’s Path announces winners of The 2002 Gardens For Good Program

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With 274 received applications, Nature’s Path will donate $5,000 each to 22 deserving gardens, totalling more than $100,000. The winners were selected using a comprehensive judging process which includes: public voting, the ability to establish and maintain a garden, the compelling nature in which the garden is described, and the demonstrated need within the community.
Special consideration was given to gardens run by and serving BIPOC communities impacted by food apartheid.

“It’s inspiring to learn about the amazing work these community gardens do, and we’re excited to be able to support their plans through Gardens for Good”, says Jyoti Stephens, VP of Mission and Strategy. “We know how important it is to create greater access to healthy organic food, and we’re honoured to support these incredible gardens that have stepped up to nourish their communities.”

Submissions to this year’s program included various community gardens with a shared vision of providing nutritious and organic food to those without access to it in their communities. Community gardens provide numerous benefits including the provision of healthy foods, community gathering places, and educational programs on horticulture, nutrition and food preparation.

The winners of the Gardens for Good grants include:

  • Bowman Elementary’s Urban Garden Program
  • Deep Roots Homeless Shelter
  • Michigan Urban Farming Initiative
  • Ben Jones Community Garden
  • Green Acre Community Garden
  • The Grove Garden Project
  • Healthy for Life Garden Program
  • Chelsea Urban Farm
  • Pitney Meadows Community Gardens
  • Project Sweetie Pie
  • New Start Community Garden
  • West Broad Street YMCA Garden
  • Variety Garden and Greenhouse
  • YES Prep Public Schools – North Forest Elementary
  • Indigenous Roots Forever
  • The Everybody Eats Together Garden
  • Jardin communautaire de Shippagan
  • Tsi’thotuhutsya:te (The Creators Land)
  • Cultivating Change at 509 Hanson!
  • Downtown Eastside Urban Farm
  • VEG (Valleycliffe Edible Garden) and Beyond
  • West Island Mission – Food Bank

In addition to the $5,000 grant, all winners will receive a bundle of garden goodies from Grow Organic, a package of Nature’s Path Organic food products, and a commemorative plaque.

With this year’s contribution, Nature’s Path has donated over $615,000 and supported 74 community garden projects globally.

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