Trends & Business
Natreon Receives Patent for Ashwagandha Derivative with Possible Alzheimer’s Benefits
The patent covers a group of indolealkylamino-withasteroid conjugates isolated from Ashwagandha.
Infant Formula Market Opportunities
China leads the way, but who is next in line?
Energy Drinks Are Still Going Strong
Energy drinks have continued to exhibit good growth rates in recent years, even against the backdrop of an overall relatively static soft drinks market.
Protein Content Takes Center Stage in New Dairy, Yogurt Launches
Revenues for functional dairy beverages may double in the next decade, according to a new report.
SupplySide West Preview: What’s on the Microbiome Horizon?
Probiotics Workshop guest speaker Sunita Kumar gave us a birds’-eye view of what we can expect from the emerging microbiome sphere moving forward.
Tablet-Press Tooling Supplier Elizabeth Now Offers Bosch Capsule-Filler Replacement Parts
The company has partnered with Carlisle Precision Machining (Napma, ID).
Why Mobile-Friendly Websites Are Crucial for Nutrition, Dietary Supplement Firms
Make your nutrition industry website mobile friendly for $100 or less.
What Does Non-GMO Certification Cost? 5 Things to Know
Deciding whether or not to go non-GMO? Here are five points to consider.
U.S. Herbal Supplement Sales Up 6.8% in 2014
For the 11th year straight, herbal supplement sales were up, according to the annual HerbalGram report.
Charles Ross Expands Operations in China
The equipment company added 30,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space and increased staffing at its facility in Wuxi, China.
Ingredient Suppliers Don't Need Non-GMO Certification, Botanicals Supplier Says
An ingredient supplier’s view of non-GMO certification
Non-GMO Riding on Organic’s Coattails?
Do non-GMO labels benefit from consumers’ inability to distinguish between organic and non-GMO?
Would the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act's Non-GMO Label Overlap with USDA's Organic Seal?
Would overlap between USDA Organic and the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act confuse consumers?
Omega-3s: High Times for High Concentrates?
High concentrates are taking a slice of the omega-3 pie for both drugs and supplements.
Banana Flour Is the Latest Gluten-Free Flour Option
Banana flour arrives on the gluten-free scene.
Upcoming Webcast: Combating Fraud Through Improved Chromatography
Learn about advances in HPLC systems that help improve chromatographic results when testing for adulteration of dietary supplements.
Campaign to Revive Omega-3 Sales Helps Move the Needle
Despite running up against a negative New York Times article denouncing scientific support for fish oil, the GOED-led campaign showed positive results.
Going Non-PHO with Ingredient Encapsulation
What are some challenges in switching to non-PHO coating systems for ingredient encapsulation?
Nestlé Online Program Aims to Improve Hospital Care through Nutrition
Nestlé Health Science launches ENact to promote nutrition-focused quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
China’s New Environmental Law Means Short Ingredient Supplies, Higher Costs in Some Cases
Folic acid and vitamin B12 are two ingredients facing supply challenges, says distributor Green Wave Ingredients.
Rainforest Alliance Hits Milestone toward Sustainable Coconut Oil Production
Three hundred farmers in the Philippines now produce copra that meets the standards of the Sustainable Agricultural Network.
Ganeden and Sensus America Form Probiotic-Fiber Alliance
The strategic alliance will bring together Fructalose SF75 and Ganeden BC30 to create the new Fructalose PRO.
Gluten Confusion Rampant among American Consumers
Fifty-four percent of Americans define gluten incorrectly or are unsure what it is, according to a new survey.
Is Banana the Hot New Water Flavor?
Can banana water reach consumers-namely, mature shoppers-that coconut water can’t?
Consumers Understand Low Glycemic More than You Think They Do, Survey Shows
And they also understand the difference between "good" and "bad" carbs.
Strengthening E-mail Marketing with Social Media
Survey Reveals Encouraging Consumer Attitudes on Role of Multivitamins, Vitamin D, Calcium
More than 80% of consumers realize these supplements are just one part of a healthy diet, according to survey.
Nutrition Firms: How to Deal with a Bad Online Review
A bad online review doesn’t have to hurt-that is, if a nutrition firm already has a recovery strategy in place.
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