Trends & Business
New Neptune CEO on Investing in Pharma and Rebuilding
New president and CEO Jim Hamilton says the company is now focused on rebuilding, including moving towards a heart-health Phase III clinical trial.
The Top Four Challenges of Developing Successful Gluten-Free Products
Shelf life, nutritional limitations, and more
Attracting Natural Product Investors: Natural Products Are Big Business
Five targets for investors’ health and wellness dollars.
Who Is the Dietary Supplement Shopper Today?
What does Big Data show about dietary supplement shoppers?
U.S. Leads World in Hemp Food, Beauty Sales
U.S. hemp retail sales are growing at double digits.
NY Attorney General Forms Coalition in Case against Herbal Supplements
Three state attorneys general have rallied around NYAG Schneiderman in support of his investigation into herbal supplements.
NY Attorney General Extends Investigation to Manufacturers
Critics of Attorney General Schneiderman’s actions say he is acting beyond his authority by going after supplement manufacturers.
DNA Testing Is Valuable, Firm Says, Following Latest Dietary Supplement Controversy
DNA testing of ingredients has been the subject of debate recently, but one manufacturer claims it can be an invaluable tool if used properly.
Dietary Supplement Industry Issues in 2015
Key issues facing the natural products industry in 2015, according to Nutritional Outlook’s editorial advisory board.
Ocean Spray Aims to Keep Its New Cranberry PACs Campaign “Consumer Friendly”
Ocean Spray taps into proanthocyanidin (PAC) power in its new cranberry extract water, but will it lead to more informed consumers?
Tips for Success in the Natural Products Market
We asked longtime natural products consultant Bob Burke for his advice.
Weak Spots in the Gluten-Free Trend
Will the bottom fall out of the gluten-free market if science doesn't match the perception?
Plant Protein: 2015 Ingredients to Watch for Food, Beverage, Supplements
Nutritional Outlook has pegged plant protein as one of 2015's ingredients to watch. Check back daily as we release new predictions.
Turmeric: 2015 Ingredients to Watch for Food, Beverage, Supplements
Nutritional Outlook has pegged turmeric as one of 2015's ingredients to watch. Check back daily as we release new predictions.
2015 Ingredients to Watch for Food, Beverage, Supplements
Nutritional Outlook has pegged algae as one of 2015's ingredients to watch. Check back daily as we release new predictions.
Is Facebook’s Free Ride Over for Nutrition Firms?
Four ways nutrition marketers can still find value in Facebook advertising.
2015 Flavor Trends for Food and Beverage
As manufacturers begin formulating anew in 2015, note the year’s predicted flavor trends, courtesy of leading flavor houses.
New Equipment Advances Make Better Dietary Supplements, Foods, and Beverages
Two equipment developers announced recent upgrades that dietary supplement and healthy food/beverage manufacturers will appreciate.
Nutritional Outlook's Best of 2014
Nutritional Outlook's editors and readers choose the industry's best companies and organizations in 2014.
Doctors and Dietary Supplements: Using, Recommending, Selling
The relationship between practitioners and the dietary supplement industry grows stronger.
Dietary Supplement Packaging: The Power of Graphics
Good graphic design is crucial as dietary supplement and healthy food and beverage brands vie for attention.
Smart Dietary Supplement Marketing: Leverage Both Ingredient Suppliers and Retailers
Collaboration is the name of the natural products game, with you-the product marketer-quarterbacking the campaign.
Broccoli Antioxidant Market to Grow, Brassica Predicts
The company announced it has renewed an exclusive, worldwide patent license with Johns Hopkins University.
Is There a Risk in Premix Overages?
Nutrients can degrade during a product’s shelf life, but are some manufacturers adding too much overage?
SupplySide West: Sabinsa’s Pet Ingredients Leverage Firm’s Expertise, Research
While Sabinsa invests heavily in human-nutrition research, VetVitals research will specifically target animal health.
Stevia Nutrients Could Play Into Future Market
Compounds in stevia can do more than just sweeten.
Asia Pacific Ripe for Health and Wellness Market
Emerging markets like Asia Pacific are the real opportunities in health and wellness.
Omega-3 Market Struggle
Behind the current omega-3 market decline
Today's Biggest Nutraceutical and Food Mixing Challenges: Hard-to-Disperse Powders and Shear-Sensitive Ingredients
Make sure you (or your manufacturing partners) are using the right mixing equipment, in both the short- and long-term.
USCHPA Adds Value with Market Research
A partnership with Euromonitor will give USCHPA members access to Chinese market research.