Trends & Business

Probiotics turn to new marketing platforms.

Recent research shows trends in the military market and may also be an indicator of where recommendations for the civilian population are headed.

GNC's agreement to utilize DNA testing on herbal ingredients prior to extraction has drawn criticism from CRN and others, but an appropriate use of the method does offer certain advantages.

How nutraceutical firms benefit from business management software.

With soy plateauing, which plant protein source will step up?

New president and CEO Jim Hamilton says the company is now focused on rebuilding, including moving towards a heart-health Phase III clinical trial.

Shelf life, nutritional limitations, and more

Five targets for investors’ health and wellness dollars.

What does Big Data show about dietary supplement shoppers?

Three state attorneys general have rallied around NYAG Schneiderman in support of his investigation into herbal supplements.

Critics of Attorney General Schneiderman’s actions say he is acting beyond his authority by going after supplement manufacturers.

DNA testing of ingredients has been the subject of debate recently, but one manufacturer claims it can be an invaluable tool if used properly.

Key issues facing the natural products industry in 2015, according to Nutritional Outlook’s editorial advisory board.

Ocean Spray taps into proanthocyanidin (PAC) power in its new cranberry extract water, but will it lead to more informed consumers?

We asked longtime natural products consultant Bob Burke for his advice.

Will the bottom fall out of the gluten-free market if science doesn't match the perception?

Nutritional Outlook has pegged plant protein as one of 2015's ingredients to watch. Check back daily as we release new predictions.

Nutritional Outlook has pegged turmeric as one of 2015's ingredients to watch. Check back daily as we release new predictions.

Nutritional Outlook has pegged algae as one of 2015's ingredients to watch. Check back daily as we release new predictions.

Four ways nutrition marketers can still find value in Facebook advertising.

As manufacturers begin formulating anew in 2015, note the year’s predicted flavor trends, courtesy of leading flavor houses.

Two equipment developers announced recent upgrades that dietary supplement and healthy food/beverage manufacturers will appreciate.

Nutritional Outlook's editors and readers choose the industry's best companies and organizations in 2014.

The relationship between practitioners and the dietary supplement industry grows stronger.

Good graphic design is crucial as dietary supplement and healthy food and beverage brands vie for attention.

Collaboration is the name of the natural products game, with you-the product marketer-quarterbacking the campaign.

The company announced it has renewed an exclusive, worldwide patent license with Johns Hopkins University.

Nutrients can degrade during a product’s shelf life, but are some manufacturers adding too much overage?