Trends & Business

Tetrahedron is now seeking broad U.S. commercialization of its unique nature-identical ingredient Ergoneine.

Crucial alternatives to meet growing clean-label demand

Manufacturers can now feature Welch’s-based fruit inclusions and purees in their own finished foods.

The nutraceuticals industry needs traceability technology more than ever.

Companies must have a realistic understanding of the timeframes and effort involved.

Everything from alternative- and high-protein treats to increasingly condition-specific formulas

Even in an industry as established as tea, there’s still room for the new and different.

Will yaupon holly, the only naturally occurring caffeine-containing plant in the U.S., become the next energy star?

For the third year in a row, Nutritional Outlook was named Best Trade Publication by the Western Publishing Association's Maggie Awards.

The Latest Data from IRI Market Research

With so many shopping channels out there, is the health food store still relevant?

Tips for building a brand in today’s supplement marketplace

Navigating the branded-ingredient partnership

Flexible pouches are disrupting the reign of conventional rigid packaging in foods. Will the same soon be said for dietary supplements?

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?

U.S. hemp retail sales are growing at double digits.

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.