Kimberly J. Decker

What does “Made in the USA” mean in a global age?

The warnings span everything from products for hangover relief to picamilon-containing dietary supplements.

Emerging options push plant protein’s boundaries

The plant-based food and drink industry is going through one heck of a growth spurt.

Consumers may still be relatively unaware of prebiotics, but suppliers believe this potent powerhouse will one day get the attention it deserves.

The digestive-health market is thriving. Experts explain why probiotics and low-FODMAP diets are growing their slice of the pie.

Of all the benefits plant proteins offer, sustainability might just be the most crucial.

One thing Americans do seem to be losing is their faith that some magic weight-loss pill can help them win this losing battle. In this article, we take a look at modernizing the weight-management supplements market.

Kids aren't mini adults, and their nutritional and supplement needs are unique.

The latest science on vaginal-health ingredients

Successful dietary supplement companies know how to tell brand stories through packaging.

Nutricosmetics expert Paula Simpson shares which up-and-coming "beauty from within" ingredients she's most excited about.

What do contract manufacturers have to say about the state of the dietary supplement industry’s reputation, as well as their own role?

The economics of contract manufacturing today

Healthy interest is driving M&A activity for dietary supplements and food.

A look back at some of the year’s most impactful research on dietary supplement ingredients.

The following slides shine light on the latest mineral research, showing how much we’ve learned about minerals’ value, and how much we have yet to find out.

Vitamin K2, Pycnogenol, omega-3s, and other ingredients show potential for endothelial health in new research.

Experts say it’s only a matter of time until endothelial health achieves the breakout velocity it needs to make a difference to consumers and supplement marketers.

The dietary supplement industry's GMP compliance is a work in progress. How the industry is living with-and learning from-FDA Form 483s

An ingredient supplier’s view of non-GMO certification

What products can we label and market as medical foods? Despite updated FDA draft guidance on medical foods in 2013, the medical foods sector is more confused than ever about what the category means.

Actually, water is somewhat late to the paper-packaging party.

Whether from plants or animals, protein lends the weight-management sector some much-needed credibility.

But does anyone know what "clean label" really means?

Crucial alternatives to meet growing clean-label demand

What are the innate and adaptive immune systems, and how can supplements support both of them?

Tips for building a brand in today’s supplement marketplace

Navigating the branded-ingredient partnership

Some still consider the market for mood and stress-relief supplements niche. But could things start looking up?