Trends & Business
What Google Trends Says about Branched-Chain Amino Acids
Google Trends confirms that consumer understanding of branched-chain amino acids is more advanced than ever before.
Ethical Naturals Launches Oregon Cranberry Extract
The new Cranberex is made from Oregon cranberries, which offer higher proanthocyanidin levels than cranberries grown in northeastern states, ENI says.
Puffed Ancient Grains Are the New Trend
Puffed ancient grains bring a satisfying texture to snacks and cereals.
Where Does the Dietary Supplements Industry Stand Two Years after the New York Attorney General’s Investigation?
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.”
What Happens When Your Certificate of Analysis Is a Fake?
It’s important to talk about a problem we see happening today: Certificate of Analysis adulteration.
Beverage Launch Roundup
Here are some notable launches this year, spanning everything from waters and juices to bagged teas and more.
USCHPA To Host Free China Regulatory Seminar at SupplySide West
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.
SupplySide West Preview: 5 Rivkin Radler Attorneys to Speak on Regulatory Issues and More
Rivkin Radler counsel will speak on issues ranging from FDA’s New NDI Draft Guidance to regulations for cannabis products.
Now Foods Begins DNA Testing Probiotics
Now Foods has begun using the RiboPrinter DNA-fingerprinting system from Dupont to help verify the identity and purity of its probiotic ingredients.
New Weight-Management Ingredient Combines 3 Herbal Spices
The new Slimvance Core Slimming Complex from PLT Health Solutions brings together turmeric, drumstick leaves, and curry leaves in a single formula.
4 New Polyphenol Sports Ingredients from Fytexia
Fytexia’s new line of sport-nutrition ingredients include extracts from grape, pomegranate, guarana seeds, elderberry, mangosteen, and more.
NDI Draft Guidance: Just When You Thought You Were Safe
If FDA can revoke the NDI status of vinpocetine as it considered doing this September, can it do the same to other ingredients, too?
Immune-Health Chewables Target Athletes Before, After Exercise
Valensa International’s new Immunum chewables contain beta glucan from German baker’s yeast, astaxanthin, Manuka honey, and an algae-derived lipopolysaccharide.
How Should We Market the Cranberry?
Which marketing message for cranberry will most likely hit home with consumers?
Sabinsa Europe Signs Curcumin Supply Agreement with Healthspan Limited
The supply agreement covers Sabinsa’s Curcumin C3 Complex DC, although the exact terms and conditions of the agreement were not disclosed.
New Sage Ingredient Combo Targets Cognitive Health
Nexira’s new brain-health solution Cognivia combines Spanish sage essential oil and garden sage leaf aqueous extract.
Shattering Shopper Myths: Identifying the Dietary Supplement Buyer in a Fragmenting Era
With fealty to mass markets crumbling in this era of fragmentation, the consumer-as-moving-target may be the norm going forward.
Children’s Dietary Supplements
What's new in dietary supplements for children? Immune health, bone health, protein, and more!
How Should FDA Define the Word Natural? Should It Be Different from Organic? Or Non-GMO?
As FDA looks to define the term "natural" on food labeling, industry leaders are split on what exactly the term should mean.
Protecting the Fellows: Dietary Supplements for Prostate Health
Botanical ingredients for prostatic and urological health
Pet Health Supplements: Paw-Portunity Knocks
Supplement manufacturers are expanding into the pet market in increasing numbers while barriers to entry are low.
Energy Drink Launches Surge in 2015
New Mintel research indicates more energy drinks were launched globally last year than in any year since 2008.
Would FDA’s NDI Guidance Really Cost Industry Billions of Dollars?
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.
Dietary Supplements: Made in the USA?
What does “Made in the USA” mean in a global age?
2016 Omega-3 Market Update: Fish Oil, Krill Oil, Astaxanthin, and More
Omega-3 ingredient innovations are bringing life back to a market still in recovery.
Grief over Grandfathered-Ingredient Lists
Would an official, FDA-created grandfathered list help or hurt the industry?
Latest Sports-Nutrition Product Trends
Sports performance products are gaining fans everywhere, but some product types are proving more popular than others.
Is GRAS Still a Viable NDI Workaround?
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.
U.S. Herbal Supplement Sales Climb 7.5% in 2015
Herbal supplement sales increased to a new domestic total of $6.92 billion last year, marking the category’s 12th consecutive year of growth.
Beta Testing Underway for CRN’s Supplement Product Registry
The new finished product registry, developed by Underwriters Laboratory, will be known as the Supplement Online Wellness Library (Supplement OWL).