Vitamin Retailer Magazine

10/15/2025

The Naturally Independent Expo opens on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Palm Springs Convention Center with its Retailer Education Day starting at 9 a.m.

The theme of this year’s education program is “Nuts & Bolts of Natural Products Retailing,” with several industry experts and retailers scheduled to participate in discussions focused on helping independents improve their sales, product mix, operations and overall level of success!

Featured speakers include:
Carl Germano, CNS, CDN, consultant for Bluebonnet Nutrition
Kate Cash, CEO of Spark Strategic Advisors
Starkie Sowers, director of education at Clark’s Nutrition
Dr. Jessica Maloh, naturopathy advisor for Codex Labs
Dr. Cathy Eason, functional nutritionist and clinical advisor of Berkeley Life

Vitamin Retailer is the media sponsor and will be exhibiting at the show! Come visit us at Booth B27!

There are still booths and sponsorships available! If you're interested, please contact our sales team: Russ Fields ([email protected] 732-742-9600x102) or Barry Young ([email protected] or 732-742-9600x103).

For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.positivelynatural.org.

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The Naturally Independent Expo opens on Friday, Nov. 14, with its Retailer Education Day starting at 9 a.m.

10/15/2025

According to Coherent Market Insights (CMI), the global liver health supplements market was valued at $1.34 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $3.11 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8 percent.

According to Coherent Market Insights (CMI), the global liver health supplements market is expected to reach $3.11 billion by 2032.

10/14/2025

BMJ Group retracted a study suggesting that small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight or obese to lose weight. The journal cited "data errors."

On Sept. 23, BMJ Group retracted a study suggesting apple cider vinegar might help people who are overweight or obese to lose weight.

10/13/2025

Detwiler's Farm Market announced the opening of its new distribution center at the Florida International Tradeport in Palmetto, FL.

Detwiler’s Farm Market, announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution center in Palmetto, FL

10/09/2025

Movement matters and so does caring for the joints. JointActive with Green Lipped Mussel and Serrapeptase from HealthAid America are designed to help you stay active and support everyday mobility.*

Green Lipped Mussel provides naturally occurring nutrients that help support joint flexibility, mobility and cartilage health—ideal for those who want to stay moving with ease.* Serrapeptase is an enzyme that helps support the body’s natural processes for tissue health and overall wellness.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.



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10/08/2025

Our latest Last Word column for VR October features Jan Lamers, who has been a sales representative at Palko Services for 40 years.

Jan Lamers has been a Palko sales representative and sub-distributor for PEP products for 40 years. She has also worked in private label...

10/08/2025

HealthAid America’s Ashwagandha and SleepProbio are here to help you wind down and support natural sleep cycles.

Ashwagandha helps support healthy stress response and promotes a sense of calm.* SleepProbio delivers targeted probiotic strains that support gut health—an important part of the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle.*

The gut and mind are connected—supporting both can make a different in how you feel at night.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.



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10/07/2025

In her latest Natural Medicine column, Dr. Brianna Diorio writes about probiotics, prebiotics and how to optimize gut-immune health.

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10/07/2025

As the seasons change, so does the body’s need for support. ImmuProbio from HealthAid America is formulated with 50 billion live cultures to help maintain a healthy balance of gut flora—an important part of overall health and wellness.

The formula:
• Helps support digestive comfort
• Contributes to healthy immune function
• Provides everyday wellness and support during seasonal changes

10/07/2025

We had a great time at SENPA a Natural Products Trade Association's SOHO Northeast show last weekend (Oct. 4-5)!

10/06/2025

In his latest Supplement Science column, Dr. Gene Bruno writes about the health benefits of bitters.

Digestive bitters—or just “bitters” for short—have a long history of use in herbal medicine for promoting digestion. But is there any real...

10/06/2025

Daily habits can play a role in supporting men’s health and well-being. HealthAid America’s ProstaProbio combines 40 billion live probiotic cultures, key nutrients and traditional herbal extracts to help maintain men’s health.*

The formula contains:
• 40 billion CFU from Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains*
• Zinc and selenium to support normal immune function and overall wellness*
• An herbal blend of pumpkin seed, saw palmetto, cranberry and nettle root*
• Prebiotic FOS to nourish beneficial bacteria*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.