Nutritional Outlook Vol. 25 No. 1

It’s about more than just securing the product.

Whether for dairy- or meat-alternatives, clean-label colors are making what used to be impossible a reality.

The most in-demand equipment going forward will streamline manufacturing and solve some of the biggest problems facing the market today: labor shortages, data mining, and efficiency.

No doubt diet plays a part in the rise and fall of blood sugar, so is there a place for dietary ingredients in helping consumers manage their blood sugar?

Functional foods and beverages, particularly meat and dairy alternatives, are major drivers of innovation for plant proteins, and present a major opportunity for new product development.

The best e-commerce strategies will meet COVID-era direct-to-consumer needs but also serve as a data mine for future consumer behaviors and brick-and-mortar retail trends.

During a December 2021 webcast hosted by private-label food supplements manufacturer PharmaLinea, guest speaker Monika Szelążek, regional client executive for Euromonitor International, provided key insights on what global dietary supplement, functional food, and natural product businesses can expect in 2022.

Ashwagandha is seeing consistent growth driven by demands in mood-support products, but its versatile benefits are still waiting to be tapped into.

Surviving, and thriving, in today’s contract manufacturing environment

Despite a downturn in sales growth following an immense spike, the immune health category is still no slouch.

The pandemic put the brakes on massive CBD growth, but this is only the beginning for the burgeoning category.

COVID will continue to impact supplement retailing. But instead of scrambling to adjust, brands have the opportunity to hone their omnichannel strategy and improve long-distance retail relationships.

There’s so much yet to come in the burgeoning sleep supplements market. In many ways, the category is just beginning.

When will consumers tire of collagen? Not soon, it appears.

There’s more at stake than just one ingredient in the battle between the supplements industry and FDA over N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC).

Multivitamins and popular ingredients like phosphatidylserine and bacopa will continue driving interest.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2022.

A more active and aggressive FTC, as well as scrutiny from other regulators, will keep dietary supplement and nutrition brands on their toes in 2022. Here’s what one lawyer says you should watch out for.

Dietary supplement industry leaders and associations share their 2022 regulatory predictions.

Experts predict 2022’s hottest food and beverage flavor trends.

Recent NAD cases demonstrate that brands must stay vigilant or risk regulatory action.