HEALTH

Kroger hosting annual wellness festival
Kroger is kicking off its third annual “The Wellness Experience” event at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati from Aug. 20 to 21.
Eyes — and ears — on the horizon: Trends driving eye and ear care
Consumers and retailers are turning their attention to a spurt of activity in the burgeoning eye and ear segments.

FDA OKs Bayer’s Astepro for OTC use

Astepro Allergy is the first and only steroid-free antihistamine nasal spray for allergy relief to be available over the counter, the company said.
Kadenwood acquiring Social CBD

Kadenwood said acquiring Social CBD will create the largest retail CBD distribution network in the country, including major drug and grocery chains, with products in roughly 18,000 retail stores.
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Cinnabon launch nutritional drink

Carnation Breakfast Essentials Cinnabon Bakery Inspired Flavored Nutritional Drink contains 10 g of protein and 21 vitamins and minerals, the company said.
Garden of Life expands Dr. Formulated line

New additions to Garden of Life’s Dr. Formulated line include Women’s Probiotic Digestive and Immune, Stress Relief for Adults and Kids, Beauty Hair, Skin and Nails, and Immune with Zinc.
Biotin Water aims to boost hair, skin and nail health

Biotin Water Hair, Skin and Nails, now available at Publix, looks to maximize hair, skin and nail growth via such ingredients as biotin, zinc and folic acid.
Eosera debuts Nose Well nasal rinse

Nose Well is designed to make rinsing the nasal passages easy and efficient, Eosera said.
Goli Nutrition intros ashwagandha gummies

Goli Ashwa Gummies contain KSM-66, a full-spectrum ashwagandha root extract, as well as vitamin D2, the company said.
Staying strong: VMS will maintain strong post-pandemic role among consumers

Even as vaccines become widely available, consumers remain eager to buy the vitamins, minerals, supplements and nutritional products that have become part of their new health routines.