Mike Straus

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a purchasing frenzy last year that left many retailers with out-of-stocks. Here’s how manufacturers and retailers are adjusting.

A look at some of the eye-health ingredients, and the studies demonstrating their efficacy, that can continue to support customers long after the pandemic is behind us.

New research is demonstrating which blood sugar support ingredients are effective and the different ways in which they work.

Nutritional supplements and functional foods are becoming more sustainable thanks to better use of ingredient development byproducts.

ACV’s natural and uncomplicated ingredient profile has consumers saying, “How do you like them apples?”

Don’t let your brand make these advertising mistakes.

The Herbal Pharmacist talks to Nutritional Outlook about science-backed mood-boosters.

Sex health dietary supplement ingredients are also getting smarter, with cognition-enhancing adaptogens suddenly stepping into the sex health space and proving that smart is the new sexy.

Health-conscious parents are demanding more from children’s nutrition products, driving manufacturers to innovate.

While powders continue to be the primary driver in the BCAA market, other formats are quickly growing in response to new interest in the benefits of BCAAs.

Diving into the most important findings of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s 2020 Scientific Report.

Which fertility dietary supplements have the most scientific validation, the best track record, and the most effective mechanism of action?

One market researcher talks about emerging categories for turmeric.

How are keto manufacturers keeping the category fresh for keto followers?

New product launches are keeping elderberry fresh and hip.

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

Sports products are in the middle of a flavor revolution.

Better-for-you alcohol is on the rise. Here’s how this new consumer market is shaping up.

Men are increasingly looking for proven products that promote healthy aging. Here are some of the ingredients that recent research has validated.

eSports, powders, “superdrinks,” and more are driving sports drink development.

New kinds of packaging are emerging that offer a lower environmental footprint. Are they viable alternatives to traditional packaging?

Latest research studies and developments for popular blood sugar management ingredients.

Plant proteins are notorious for tasting unpleasant. Here’s why solving the taste riddle isn’t so simple.

A brief look at some fast-growing markets for dietary supplements

The latest research shows amino acids supporting many aspects of active nutrition, including muscle soreness, fat metabolism, and inflammation.

Examining the catalysts driving sales growth

Clean-label demands require that all parties, delivery system manufacturers included, work together.

Consumer demand is bringing black seed into the mainstream. Here are some of the studies on its functions driving growth.