Natural Grocers® Issues Statement Supporting FDA's Recent Ruling Against the Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food
Natural Grocers, America's largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has expressed support for the FDA's recent decision to ban brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. The company, which has never carried products containing BVO, emphasizes its commitment to quality products and consumer health. The FDA's ruling, effective August 2, 2024, comes after studies conducted with the NIH revealed potential adverse health effects in humans.
Natural Grocers' Executive VP, Heather Isely, highlighted the company's long-standing stance against problematic ingredients like BVO, which are often used to increase shelf life and aid in producing processed foods. The company maintains a dynamic list of ingredients it won't carry, reflecting its dedication to offering nutritionally sound and environmentally responsible products.
Natural Grocers, il più grande rivenditore di prodotti biologici e naturali a conduzione familiare negli Stati Uniti, ha espresso supporto per la recente decisione della FDA di vietare l'olio vegetale bromurato (BVO) negli alimenti. L'azienda, che non ha mai offerto prodotti contenenti BVO, sottolinea il proprio impegno per prodotti di qualità e la salute dei consumatori. La decisione della FDA, che entrerà in vigore il 2 agosto 2024, giunge dopo studi condotti con il NIH che hanno rivelato potenziali effetti negativi sulla salute umana.
Il Vice Presidente Esecutivo di Natural Grocers, Heather Isely, ha messo in evidenza la posizione di lunga data dell'azienda contro ingredienti problematici come il BVO, spesso utilizzati per aumentare la durata di conservazione e facilitare la produzione di alimenti processati. L'azienda mantiene un elenco dinamico di ingredienti che non porterà, riflettendo la sua dedizione a offrire prodotti nutrizionalmente validi e ambientalmente responsabili.
Natural Grocers, el mayor minorista de productos orgánicos y naturales operado por una familia en Estados Unidos, ha expresado su apoyo a la reciente decisión de la FDA de prohibir el aceite vegetal bromado (BVO) en los alimentos. La empresa, que nunca ha ofrecido productos que contengan BVO, enfatiza su compromiso con productos de calidad y la salud del consumidor. La decisión de la FDA, que entrará en vigor el 2 de agosto de 2024, se produce tras estudios realizados con los NIH que revelaron posibles efectos adversos para la salud en seres humanos.
La Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva de Natural Grocers, Heather Isely, destacó la postura de larga data de la empresa en contra de ingredientes problemáticos como el BVO, que a menudo se utilizan para aumentar la vida útil y ayudar en la producción de alimentos procesados. La empresa mantiene una lista dinámica de ingredientes que no llevará, lo que refleja su dedicación a ofrecer productos nutricionalmente sólidos y responsables con el medio ambiente.
내추럴 그로서스(Natural Grocers), 미국 최대의 가족 운영 유기농 및 천연 식품 소매업체가 식품에서 브로미네이티드 식물성 기름(BVO)의 금지를 위한 FDA의 최근 결정에 대해 지지를 표현했습니다. 이 회사는 BVO가 포함된 제품을 단 한 번도 판매하지 않았으며, 품질 좋은 제품과 소비자 건강에 대한 헌신을 강조합니다. FDA의 결정은 2024년 8월 2일부터 시행되며, NIH와 함께 실시된 연구에서 인간에게 잠재적인 부작용이 있음을 밝혀냈습니다.
내추럴 그로서스의 부사장인 헬리터 이슬리(Heather Isely)는 BVO와 같은 문제 있는 성분에 대한 회사의 오랜 입장을 강조하며, 종종 유통기한을 늘리고 가공 식품 생산을 돕기 위해 사용됩니다. 이 회사는 영양적으로 건전하고 환경적으로 책임 있는 제품을 제공하겠다는 헌신을 반영하는 동적인 성분 목록을 유지합니다.
Natural Grocers, le plus grand détaillant d'aliments biologiques et naturels géré par une famille en Amérique, a exprimé son soutien à la récente décision de la FDA d'interdire l'huile végétale bromée (BVO) dans les aliments. L'entreprise, qui n'a jamais vendu de produits contenant du BVO, souligne son engagement envers des produits de qualité et la santé des consommateurs. La décision de la FDA, qui entrera en vigueur le 2 août 2024, fait suite à des études réalisées avec les NIH qui ont révélé des effets néfastes potentiels sur la santé humaine.
La vice-présidente exécutive de Natural Grocers, Heather Isely, a souligné la position de longue date de l'entreprise contre des ingrédients problématiques tels que le BVO, souvent utilisés pour prolonger la durée de conservation et aider à la production d'aliments transformés. L'entreprise maintient une liste dynamique d'ingrédients qu'elle ne proposera pas, reflétant son engagement à offrir des produits nutritionnellement sains et respectueux de l'environnement.
Natural Grocers, der größte familiengeführte Anbieter von biologischen und natürlichen Lebensmitteln in Amerika, hat seine Unterstützung für die kürzliche Entscheidung der FDA zum Verbot von bromiertem Pflanzenöl (BVO) in Lebensmitteln bekundet. Das Unternehmen, das nie Produkte mit BVO geführt hat, betont sein Engagement für Qualitätsprodukte und die Gesundheit der Verbraucher. Die Entscheidung der FDA, die am 2. August 2024 in Kraft tritt, folgt auf Studien, die in Zusammenarbeit mit den NIH durchgeführt wurden und potenzielle negative Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit des Menschen aufdeckten.
Die Executive Vice President von Natural Grocers, Heather Isely, hob die langjährige Position des Unternehmens gegen problematische Zutaten wie BVO hervor, die häufig zur Verlängerung der Haltbarkeit und zur Unterstützung der Herstellung von verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln verwendet werden. Das Unternehmen führt eine dynamische Liste von Zutaten, die es nicht führen wird, was sein Engagement für die Bereitstellung von ernährungsphysiologisch fundierten und umweltbewussten Produkten widerspiegelt.
- Natural Grocers has never carried products containing BVO, aligning with FDA's recent ban
- Company's proactive stance on quality products may enhance consumer trust and brand reputation
- Natural Grocers' commitment to avoiding problematic ingredients could differentiate it in the competitive grocery market
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Brominated vegetable oil is a vegetable oil that is modified with the chemical, bromine and used as an emulsifier. Starting in 1970, the FDA began regulating BVO as a food additive due to toxicity concerns. The FDA continued to evaluate new information about the possible health effects of BVO as it became available and began to reduce the list of acceptable foods in which BVO was allowed.* On July 2, 2024, the agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies conducted in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found the potential for adverse health effects in humans.**
NATURAL GROCERS' STANCE AGAINST PROBLEMATIC INGREDIENTS BVO
"We have prioritized quality products, nutrition education and consumer transparency since our parents founded this company in 1955," stated Heather Isely, Executive Vice President of Natural Grocers stated. "While all of us at Natural Grocers appreciate the fact that the FDA has revoked the use of brominated vegetable oil in food products, we knew it was a problematic ingredient from the start. Its only purpose was to impact the functionality of the food, not to benefit consumers by being an ingredient that was good for our health and wellbeing.
Chemically modified fats -- such as BVO, are often used by the food industry to increase the shelf life of products and to aid in the production of highly processed junk foods and commercial soft drinks. They are usually added to increase the manufacturer's bottom line at the expense of consumer health.
Grocery stores play a pivotal position in the food chain, a system that is essential to our health and wellbeing. Grocery purveyors, whether online and/or brick and mortar stores are the gatekeepers — the marketplace that helps to determine how our food is produced. What is offered for sale drives how our food is grown, processed and what food additives are added to it.
As your neighborhood grocer, we choose to positively impact the way the food in this nation is grown and raised. Others may choose to blindly ride the wave of whatever shortcut is trending. We choose to be responsible for the impact our food choices make every step of the way, from the beginning of every product story to your grocery basket to, eventually, your kitchen table. Others may choose to think it's not their responsibility and sell products that do not represent the most nutritionally sound, environmentally responsible products.
We feel differently.
Though the FDA's recent revocation rule will be effective August 2, 2024, manufacturers and retailers will have a full year to comply before the FDA begins enforcing the final rule. We advise consumers to read ingredient labels with care to avoid BVO and other potentially harmful additives. Better yet, shop with us, where we do the research and vet each product thoroughly, so your shopping trip can be a matter of choice, rather than worrying about adverse health effects from chemically modified ingredients that you can't pronounce.
"THINGS WE WON'T CARRY AND WHY"
Natural Grocers strives to avoid carrying products made with problematic ingredients, including additives that are allowed to be added to food.. In 1990 the company created a dynamic list (one that has been growing ever since) of the most problematic ingredients and an explanation as to why it will not carry them. The company's quality standards experts keep up on the latest research and meet regularly to review specific ingredients, resulting in on-going modifications to this list.
To learn more about this values-driven company and its authentic commitment to building a healthy, sustainable future for customers, its good4uSM Crew members and communities, visit naturalgrocers.com/esg-report.
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ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its 5 Founding Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew". In fiscal year 2023, the Company invested
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**Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA Revokes Regulation Allowing the Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in Food, Constituent Update, July 2, 2024.
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