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In two filings submitted to the International Trade Commission, CRN argued that Amarin was “financially motivated” to expand its near monopoly over a subset of omega-3 products; if successful, CRN says, Amarin’s complaint would make it much more difficult and costly for consumers to access those products.

The event, which will take place February 6-8 in Seattle, will cover important issues and controversies in the omega-3 market.

According to the newest HerbalGram report, 2016 marked the 13th consecutive year of increased sales for herbal supplements-and the first year that U.S. sales of herbal supplements have exceeded $7 billion.

China’s FDA also granted TSI Group expanded Novel Foods usage beyond existing approvals for sports nutrition and medical foods to encompass use in beverages, candies, and baked goods.

The company says that the Ross SysCon Control Panels are now offered with wireless connection; users will be able to access the PLC system on tablets, laptops, and smartphones via Ethernet, WLAN, or Bluetooth.

Sports protein sales, specifically, are likely to reach $14.6 billion globally by 2021, Euromonitor predicts.

The detox category’s had its ups and downs, enjoying wild popularity and bullish sales, even as it comes in for criticism from the medical community and others.

In addition to the $2.45 million in Series B financing, Bayir says that it anticipates an additional $1.42 million in funding in the near future for capital growth.

Amarin’s ITC complaint alleges that synthetically produced omega-3 products that are predominantly composed of EPA in either ethyl ester or re-esterified form are not considered “dietary ingredients” under Section 201(ff)(1) of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, and thus, are not legal dietary supplements but unapproved new drugs.

One market researcher predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Ayurvedic products of up to 16% from 2016 through 2021.

According to the company, these patents are expected to “fuel the company’s rapid growth in the cosmetic industry” given consumer demand for products like sunscreen lotions and hair growth formulations.

The products in Nutrinovate’s Reserol nutricosmetic line combine Evolva’s new Veri-te resveratrol ingredient and Nutrinovate’s Functional Film Technology (FFT), a dissolvable oral film strip system that enables the resveratrol to be delivered to the body through the inside of the cheek.

The prospect that dietary supplements might help bend the healthcare cost curve is worth examining.

The positive role dietary supplements play in the lives of consumers of all ages has only continued to grow. 

Dietary recommendations based on DNA testing have industry buzzing, but other forms of personalized nutrition may be better poised to deliver real insights.

Natural Alternatives International says that as the sole U.S. patent holder of CarnoSyn beta-alanine, it has a responsibility to ensure that consumers are taking the ingredient properly in order to reap its muscle-building benefits.

How dietary supplement testing changed over two decades

The events-a summit and a free educational seminar-will focus on various aspects of the fitness and sports nutrition industry, including consumer awareness and industry and market trends, among other topics.

Many have forgotten how essential magnesium is for good health-and how a deficiency could result in myriad issues.

The new pumpkin and hemp protein powders, which “are abundant in amino acids” and antioxidants, were formulated in response to increased consumer demand for plant-based proteins.

A longtime natural products marketing expert reminisces on the evolution of the natural products arena.

Industry and FDA share the same goal: to ensure a safe dietary supplements marketplace. 

Two decades later, supplement users seek choice, take control.

Today’s consumers have gone after their health and wellness goals with a targeted approach that has changed the face of the supplements market in the past two decades.

Quinoa-now a staple of the North American diet-is rarely ever grown here. Here’s what one company is doing to change that. 

In celebration of Nutritional Outlook’s 20th anniversary, dietary supplement leaders share their views on how the industry has changed over the past two decades.

Corby Reese, partner and managing director at Swander Pace Capital (San Francisco), talks about the ins and outs of private equity in the natural products space.

When big CPG companies acquire smaller natural companies, should the two companies remain largely separate?