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Finance Your Nutraceutical Business with Tax CreditsLooking to grow your business in today’s uncertain economic climate? There are a number of opportunities to finance business growth.
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Here's to Good Bone Health: Calcium Fortification for BeveragesFormulating beverages can be an especially challenging task, and not every solution that is available on the market will be suitable.
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Understanding Global GMO RegulationsGMO-labeling is a hot topic in the U.S. But elsewhere, GMO regulations are already well in place.
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DNA Damage Protection from Supplemental Carotenoid Mixture IntakeProtection and repair of DNA may have considerable relevance to degenerative processes and ultimately to human health.1 Oxidative stress refers to the damage to cells and tissues caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) created partly as a consequence of normal metabolism. This can cause DNA to become oxidized and possibly impair its ability to function normally.2
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Cardiovascular Health ClaimsCardiovascular-health ingredients are probably the main beneficiaries of EFSA rulings. What is the significance of this, and what are the opportunities for the industry?
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Which are key children’s health markets? Supplements and oral health.Even so, children are still a niche audience within the food and drink market.
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Functional Foods and Structure/Function Claims: Is There a Difference Between Sexes?Food is critical for human existence. However, food goes beyond nourishment, as it encompasses a multitude of human experiences and emotions, and these vary between cultures and religions. More recently, food is being used and appreciated differently by women and men.
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Magnesium’s role in metabolic healthResearch suggests that magnesium deficiency can lead to the development of metabolic syndrome.
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How Do U.S. Dietary Supplement Regulations Compare to the Rest of the World’s?Is the U.S. DSHEA model, which does not include premarket registration, as effective-or even more so-for supplement consumers?
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GMO Labeling in the Hot SeatThe U.S. House passed the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act in July. What’s the current status of GMO-labeling laws, and is federal GMO labeling now imminent?
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The Science Behind AstaxanthinWith the global astaxanthin market projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2020, scientists are doubling down on research in new health areas.
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Clinical Trials: Will the Wrong Trial Design Make Your Dietary Supplement or Functional Food an Unregistered Drug?Will the wrong trial design make your dietary supplement or functional food an unregistered drug?
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Aloe Vera’s Ingestible Health BenefitsAloe vera’s ingestible health benefits are gaining marketing traction.
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Dietary Supplements and China: Supply-Chain WoesDietary Supplements and China: Supply-Chain Woes. Who's to Blame?
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BrandHive Celebrates 20 Years of Marketing in Natural Products IndustryAs natural products marketing firm BrandHive celebrates its 20th anniversary, co-founder Jeff Hilton talks about what’s changed in the natural products space.
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Hydration achieves mainstream successA fast growing segment, hydration products have seen a great deal of mainstream success, offering a variety of benefits to a wide range of consumers.
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Consulting Our Mates Down Under for NDI GuidanceAustralia’s regulatory approach to botanical ingredient changes may inform U.S. companies as they prepare NDI draft guidance comments.
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Omega-6 fatty acids may increase fat accumulation, insulin resistance in subjects with type 2 diabetes, study suggestsThe researchers found that a high serum dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA), an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, was associated with obesity, body fat accumulation, a high alanine amino transferase level, and insulin resistance in Japanese subjects with type 2 diabetes.
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In Response: Dairy MakeoverThe dairy industry, it seems, is suffering from an image crisis. The perception of liquid milk has changed in recent years. Instead of the healthiest drink of all, consumers have come to see milk as a drink laden with harmful fats and carbohydrates.
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Superfruits: More Than Just a Buzzword (Brand Viewpoint)In the middle of a recession, when consumer focus on value has been at its height, demand for premium-priced acai beverages has exploded, with more than 40% annual growth.
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The Specter of ObesityMichelle Obama's Let's Move campaign brings in sharp focus the insidious obesity trend among children and teens. Report after report warns of the consequences: obese children are more likely to become obese adults, who in turn are more likely to develop diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression, and perhaps pancreatic cancer, among other diseases.
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Dietary Supplement Packaging: The Power of GraphicsGood graphic design is crucial as dietary supplement and healthy food and beverage brands vie for attention.
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Marketing: Standing OutYour most critical marketing challenge is simple: you must find a way to differentiate your product from all the others. What is it that makes your product stand out from the rest?
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Why Mobile-Friendly Websites Are Crucial for Nutrition, Dietary Supplement FirmsMake your nutrition industry website mobile friendly for $100 or less.
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Ingredient Spotlight: Goat MilkGoat milk and goat milk products are such ideal ingredients for countless nutritional whole foods.
