Nutritional Outlook Vol. 18 No. 7

Its combination of formulation flexibility, abundant supply, and cost efficiency put palm oil at the front of the pack. The big challenge is ensuring it’s produced sustainably.

China leads the way, but who is next in line?

Calcium’s bone-health effects depend heavily on the actions of several other vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin K2, and zinc.

New evidence backs fiber and protein strategies for kids’ weight management.

A growing number of cosmeceutical firms have begun to pair their topical products with a nutricosmetic supplement.

Energy drinks have continued to exhibit good growth rates in recent years, even against the backdrop of an overall relatively static soft drinks market.

Researchers investigating omega-3s are uncovering new arenas for their broad spectrum of health effects, including some not previously explored.

Deciding whether or not to go non-GMO? Here are five points to consider.

Hundreds of animal food ingredients listed in AAFCO's Official Publication are facing new scrutiny from FDA.

Do non-GMO labels benefit from consumers’ inability to distinguish between organic and non-GMO?

Would overlap between USDA Organic and the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act confuse consumers?

The group will focus on establishing non-GMO standards for the supplements industry.

The 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?

If an FDA investigational new drug (IND) application for hemp CBD is accepted, some industry experts fear the door could close on CBD ever reaching legal acceptance as a food or dietary supplement ingredient.

How long can marketers go on without a definition for natural?

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 Despite updated FDA draft guidance on medical foods in 2013, the medical foods sector is more confused than ever about what the category means.

As the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act makes its way through Congress, ingredient suppliers are left with some crucial questions.

High concentrates are taking a slice of the omega-3 pie for both drugs and supplements.

Despite running up against a negative New York Times article denouncing scientific support for fish oil, the GOED-led campaign showed positive results.

A new study suggests fish oil-derived omega-3 supplements may help fight the effects of sarcopenia.

This latest proposal supplements the agency’s March 2014 proposal to overhaul the Nutrition Facts Label.

Formulating beverages can be a challenging task, and not every calcium solution that is available on the market will be suitable.

Companies must have a realistic understanding of the timeframes and effort involved.