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Puffed ancient grains bring a satisfying texture to snacks and cereals.

Attorney General Schneiderman’s action “still raised important questions about supply-chain transparency and, in many cases, the authenticity of supplements sold in the market.”

It’s important to talk about a problem we see happening today: Certificate of Analysis adulteration.

Here are some notable launches this year, spanning everything from waters and juices to bagged teas and more.

The seminar will cover a variety of recent regulatory changes for the dietary supplement industry in China, including the implementation of China’s new food safety law.

Rivkin Radler counsel will speak on issues ranging from FDA’s New NDI Draft Guidance to regulations for cannabis products.

Now Foods has begun using the RiboPrinter DNA-fingerprinting system from Dupont to help verify the identity and purity of its probiotic ingredients.

The new Slimvance Core Slimming Complex from PLT Health Solutions brings together turmeric, drumstick leaves, and curry leaves in a single formula.

Fytexia’s new line of sport-nutrition ingredients include extracts from grape, pomegranate, guarana seeds, elderberry, mangosteen, and more.

Valensa International’s new Immunum chewables contain beta glucan from German baker’s yeast, astaxanthin, Manuka honey, and an algae-derived lipopolysaccharide.

Which marketing message for cranberry will most likely hit home with consumers?

The supply agreement covers Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex DC, although the exact terms and conditions of the agreement were not disclosed.

Nexira’s new brain-health solution Cognivia combines Spanish sage essential oil and garden sage leaf aqueous extract.

With fealty to mass markets crumbling in this era of fragmentation, the consumer-as-moving-target may be the norm going forward.

What's new in dietary supplements for children? Immune health, bone health, protein, and more!

As FDA looks to define the term "natural" on food labeling, industry leaders are split on what exactly the term should mean.

Botanical ingredients for prostatic and urological health

Supplement manufacturers are expanding into the pet market in increasing numbers while barriers to entry are low.

New Mintel research indicates more energy drinks were launched globally last year than in any year since 2008.

While some industry experts warn FDA is calling for tens of thousands of new NDI notifications, others anticipate the burden on industry will be more manageable.

What does “Made in the USA” mean in a global age?

Omega-3 ingredient innovations are bringing life back to a market still in recovery.

Would an official, FDA-created grandfathered list help or hurt the industry?

Sports performance products are gaining fans everywhere, but some product types are proving more popular than others.

Due to uncertainties over the NDI draft guidance, some wonder whether the popular GRAS system will still be a viable option for supplement manufacturers looking to exempt themselves from submitting NDI notifications to FDA.

Herbal supplement sales increased to a new domestic total of $6.92 billion last year, marking the category’s 12th consecutive year of growth.

The new finished product registry, developed by Underwriters Laboratory, will be known as the Supplement Online Wellness Library (Supplement OWL).

Questions still remain about how practical master files will be in practice.