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New herb, Ageratum conyzoides, ready to shake up men’s health category: SupplySide West 2019 report
October 28th 2019A new ingredient for prostate health shows promise for shaking up the men’s health supplement category, which until now has been reliant on many of the same ingredients for years, a company says.
Snack aisle: Allergen-free, gluten-free snacks are huge
October 23rd 2019As more consumers turn to snacking to fill the ever-increasing gap between meals, or even as meal replacements altogether, manufacturers must ensure they are able to serve a larger snacking audience with products that cater to a broader range of food sensitivities.
SupplySide West 2019 preview: DolCas Biotech to launch heart and liver support ingredient
October 15th 2019DolCas Bioetech LLC is launching Bergacyn, a blend of botanical extracts from Italian bergamot citrus fruit (Citrus bergamia) and the wild-crafted Italian artichoke thistle leaf (Cynara cardunculus sylvestris).
Consumers have a holistic view of skincare, says report from Lycored
October 14th 2019A new report from Lycored called “The Inner Light,” which investigates what the concept of the “healthy glow” means to skincare consumers, sheds some light on the results consumers want from their skincare regimen, and how these results are achieved.
HB Natural Ingredients receives “no objection” GRAS letter from FDA for Vitosa
October 11th 2019HB Natural Ingredients, a subsidiary of BGG World, received a “Letter of No Objection” from FDA regarding the self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status of Vitosa, the firm’s line of stevia products.
Supplement Sales Break Records
October 10th 2019The dietary supplement industry may see its share of critics and negative headlines, but there is also plenty of positive news. Take the recent numbers shared by leading associations indicating that more consumers than ever before are buying supplements of all kinds.
Trade associations unite to urge Congress to take action on CBD
October 10th 2019In a joint letter, the American Herbal Products Association, Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Council for Responsible Nutrition, and United Natural Products Alliance called on Congress “to pass legislation to clarify that CBD derived from the hemp plant is a lawful dietary ingredient.”
Happy 25th birthday, DSHEA! Now, is it time to change you?
October 10th 2019Nutritional Outlook asked a handful of supplement industry stakeholders about how DSHEA has aged-and what a DSHEA 2.0 should look like. What, if any, changes to the law are needed? What changes are needed in the way FDA polices the market?