Drink Boxes: How Paper Cartons Moved In on the Water Market
Actually, water is somewhat late to the paper-packaging party.
How the Healthcare Professional Evaluates Dietary Supplements
Sorting through the fads and pitches
Protein Is Weight Management’s Good News
Whether from plants or animals, protein lends the weight-management sector some much-needed credibility.
Digestive Enzymes for the Protein Punch
High-protein products are only as effective as the enzymes that optimize them.
What Actions Could FDA Possibly Take on Caffeine This Year?
The first months of 2015 have already offered the agency several possible opportunities to comment or take regulatory action on caffeine.
Pet Products Look More Like Human Goods These Days
Everything from alternative- and high-protein treats to increasingly condition-specific formulas
Turmeric Ingredient Spotlight
Scientific research and clinical studies in the modern era validate turmeric’s traditional use.
Ready-to-Drink Teas Venture into New Territory: Kids and Protein
Even in an industry as established as tea, there’s still room for the new and different.
Pea Protein Is Coming Up Strong
Pea protein is now breaking into the mainstream as a serious plant-based contender.
Yaupon, the Only Caffeine Source Native to the U.S., Has Potential to Explode
Will yaupon holly, the only naturally occurring caffeine-containing plant in the U.S., become the next energy star?
Whey Protein May Preserve Lean Muscle during Weight Loss
A new study suggests whey protein is more effective than soy protein or carbohydrates at preserving muscle mass during a low-calorie diet.
Omega-3 Intake Shows “No Overall Association” with Prostate Cancer, According to New Study
The latest meta-analysis is another rebuke to the much-criticized 2013 prostate cancer study that took a toll on the omega-3 market.
Why Won’t NY Attorney General Schneiderman Release the Report? (Editorial)
No transparency? Pivotal data in the case building against the dietary supplement industry is still under the NY AG's lock and key.
Which Way to Quality Assurance?
The New York Attorney General wants better quality assurance for dietary supplements. So does the supplements industry. So how does it get there?
How Big a Threat Is Plant Protein to Dairy Protein?
Plant-protein hype aside, don’t forget that animal proteins, especially dairy, still dominate.
Stimulant Adulterant Still in Supplements for Weight Loss, Sports Performance, According to Study
FDA has drawn criticism for failing to act despite being aware of the adulteration.
Milk Casein Formula May Alleviate Burnout
A clinical study shows the TARGET 1 blend has the potential to ease symptoms of workplace fatigue.
Suppliers and Manufacturers Must Cooperate in Regulatory Compliance
Pending food manufacturing regulations mean manufacturers and suppliers must work together toward compliance.