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FTC Warns Two Trade Associations and a Dozen Influencers About Social Media Posts Promoting Consumption of Aspartame or Sugar

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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This action follows FTC’s recent revision of the Commission’s Guides for Endorsements and Testimonials, and is part of the agency’s continued monitoring of influencer marketing.

Key Points: 
  • This action follows FTC’s recent revision of the Commission’s Guides for Endorsements and Testimonials, and is part of the agency’s continued monitoring of influencer marketing.
  • “It’s irresponsible for any trade group to hire influencers to tout its members’ products and fail to ensure that the influencers come clean about that relationship,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
  • The letter to The Canadian Sugar Institute expresses concerns about Instagram posts by Jenn Messina and Lindsay Pleskot, each of whom also received an individual warning letter.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

National Children's Museum Announces Dreamers Soirée

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, National Children's Museum, the preeminent combined children's museum and science center, announces its largest fundraising event of the year, the Dreamers Soirée, an evening that celebrates and reflects the joys of childhood: imagination, play, and, of course, dreams!

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, National Children's Museum, the preeminent combined children's museum and science center, announces its largest fundraising event of the year, the Dreamers Soirée, an evening that celebrates and reflects the joys of childhood: imagination, play, and, of course, dreams!
  • The evening will begin with an elegant seated dinner, held in honor of one of the Museum's founding Trustees and former Board Chair, Dick Snowdon, a champion of the National Children's Museum for nearly 50 years.
  • "The Dreamers Soirée is an opportunity for us to come together as a community to celebrate the joy and impact being made at the National Children's Museum," said Crystal Bowyer, Museum CEO and President.
  • Limited tickets are still available for $500 for both the dinner and soirée, or just the soirée for $200 ($150 for Museum members).

Shane Grant Joins lululemon Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Fashion, Online Retail, Retail, Department Stores, Manufacturing, Specialty, Textiles, The Coca-Cola Company, University, LULU, Chairperson, EVP, American Beverage Association, Food industry, Danone, Power of Three, FMI, Consumer Brands Association, Danone North America, Ivivva athletica

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Shane Grant to serve on its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Shane Grant to serve on its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2023.
  • “Shane has an impressive track record of driving global growth of branded consumer businesses and I am delighted to welcome him to the lululemon Board of Directors,” said Martha Morfitt, Chair of the Board.
  • “I’m honored to join the lululemon Board to help advance the Company’s tremendous growth and market expansion opportunities,” said Mr. Grant.
  • “I’ve long admired the lululemon brand, its innovative products and unique community-based model which continues to create meaningful connections with guests around the world.”
    Mr. Grant serves on the Board of Directors of FMI, the Food Industry Association, the Consumer Brands Association and American Beverage Association.

LRS Announces Grand Opening of The Exchange, a Revolutionary Material Recovery Facility Pioneering a New Era of Sustainable Waste Management and Recycling

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LRS — the nation's fifth largest independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services provider — proudly announces the grand opening of The Exchange, a state-of-the-art material recovery facility (MRF) revolutionizing waste management and recycling practices. The new facility is located in the Stockyards neighborhood of Chicago and marks LRS' pursuit to reshape the future of waste and recycling to lessen environmental impact across the Midwest. 

Key Points: 
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LRS — the nation's fifth largest independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services provider — proudly announces the grand opening of The Exchange, a state-of-the-art material recovery facility (MRF) revolutionizing waste management and recycling practices.
  • The Exchange marks a significant milestone in LRS' mission to foster positive change within the industries and communities it serves through responsible waste practices.
  • "The Exchange stands as a powerful embodiment of our vision to become the safest, most innovative waste recycler globally," said John Larsen, Chief Operating Officer at LRS.
  • To celebrate this momentous achievement, LRS is hosting a grand opening of The Exchange on August 9, 2023.

Statement by American Beverage

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is on behalf of Kevin Keane, Interim President and CEO of American Beverage, in response to the World Health Organization Review of Aspartame:

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is on behalf of Kevin Keane, Interim President and CEO of American Beverage, in response to the World Health Organization Review of Aspartame:
    "Aspartame is safe.
  • After a rigorous review, the World Health Organization finds aspartame is safe and 'no sufficient reason to change the previously established acceptable daily intake.
  • ' This strong conclusion reinforces the position of the FDA and food safety agencies from more than 90 countries.
  • People all around the world can be confident in consuming food and beverages with aspartame.

North America Energy & Sports Drink Market Analysis Report 2023: Market was Valued at $6.55 Billion in 2022 - Outlook to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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The "North America Energy & Sports Drink Market Outlook, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "North America Energy & Sports Drink Market Outlook, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The North America energy and sport drink market was valued at USD 6.55 billion in 2022.
  • The energy and sports drinks market is driven by growing awareness and demand from young adults and athletes.
  • It represents various beverage categories, including energy and sports drinks, and works to promote the industry's sustainability, safety, and responsibility.

Leaked aspartame opinion misleading, more comprehensive review underway

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Systematic review, American Beverage Association, Reuters, Classification, IARC, International Council, World Health Organization, FAO, Aloe vera, ICBA, WHO, Safety, Dietary supplement

Even IARC agrees it is not the appropriate authority to undertake risk assessment based on actual consumption and that it 'does not make health recommendations.'

Key Points: 
  • Even IARC agrees it is not the appropriate authority to undertake risk assessment based on actual consumption and that it 'does not make health recommendations.'
  • We remain confident in the safety of aspartame given the overwhelming weight of scientific evidence and positive safety determinations by food safety authorities in more than 90 countries around the world.
  • Contrary to the leaked IARC opinion, an April 2022 systematic review published by IARC's parent body the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded there was "no significant association" between higher consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (measured through beverage consumption) and cancer mortality, nor any type of cancer.
  • IARC had committed to conduct its review in "close collaboration" with the more comprehensive WHO and FAO joint review and to release results of both reviews simultaneously on July 14.

Leaked aspartame opinion misleading, more comprehensive review underway

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
Systematic review, American Beverage Association, Reuters, Classification, IARC, International Council, World Health Organization, FAO, Aloe vera, ICBA, WHO, Safety, Dietary supplement

Even IARC agrees it is not the appropriate authority to undertake risk assessment based on actual consumption and that it 'does not make health recommendations.'

Key Points: 
  • Even IARC agrees it is not the appropriate authority to undertake risk assessment based on actual consumption and that it 'does not make health recommendations.'
  • We remain confident in the safety of aspartame given the overwhelming weight of scientific evidence and positive safety determinations by food safety authorities in more than 90 countries around the world.
  • Contrary to the leaked IARC opinion, an April 2022 systematic review published by IARC's parent body the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded there was "no significant association" between higher consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (measured through beverage consumption) and cancer mortality, nor any type of cancer.
  • IARC had committed to conduct its review in "close collaboration" with the more comprehensive WHO and FAO joint review and to release results of both reviews simultaneously on July 14.

Leaked aspartame opinion misleading, more comprehensive review underway

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Systematic review, American Beverage Association, Reuters, Classification, IARC, International Council, World Health Organization, FAO, Aloe vera, ICBA, WHO, Safety, Dietary supplement

Even IARC agrees it is not the appropriate authority to undertake risk assessment based on actual consumption and that it 'does not make health recommendations.'

Key Points: 
  • Even IARC agrees it is not the appropriate authority to undertake risk assessment based on actual consumption and that it 'does not make health recommendations.'
  • We remain confident in the safety of aspartame given the overwhelming weight of scientific evidence and positive safety determinations by food safety authorities in more than 90 countries around the world.
  • Contrary to the leaked IARC opinion, an April 2022 systematic review published by IARC's parent body the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded there was "no significant association" between higher consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (measured through beverage consumption) and cancer mortality, nor any type of cancer.
  • IARC had committed to conduct its review in "close collaboration" with the more comprehensive WHO and FAO joint review and to release results of both reviews simultaneously on July 14.

Leaked aspartame opinion misleading, more comprehensive review underway

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Systematic review, American Beverage Association, Reuters, Classification, IARC, International Council, World Health Organization, FAO, Aloe vera, ICBA, WHO, Safety, Dietary supplement

Even IARC agrees it is not the appropriate authority to undertake risk assessment based on actual consumption and that it 'does not make health recommendations.'

Key Points: 
  • Even IARC agrees it is not the appropriate authority to undertake risk assessment based on actual consumption and that it 'does not make health recommendations.'
  • We remain confident in the safety of aspartame given the overwhelming weight of scientific evidence and positive safety determinations by food safety authorities in more than 90 countries around the world.
  • Contrary to the leaked IARC opinion, an April 2022 systematic review published by IARC's parent body the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded there was "no significant association" between higher consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (measured through beverage consumption) and cancer mortality, nor any type of cancer.
  • IARC had committed to conduct its review in "close collaboration" with the more comprehensive WHO and FAO joint review and to release results of both reviews simultaneously on July 14.