The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 24: Should manufacturers avoid aspartame and switch to other non-caloric sweeteners?

The 2-HOBA ingredient, Hobamine, was recently issued a NPN by Health Canada and may help with protecting and fighting against oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

In this episode, Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, market insights director from market researcher SPINS, about ingredients and product categories nutraceutical and nutrition product manufacturers should watch in 2025.

Fun fact! Tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds, is a rich source of phosphorous, manganese, thiamine, and vitamin B6. Click to read more!

Shaheen Majeed has been a fixture in the dietary supplement industry, developing a stellar reputation through his leadership at Sabinsa Corp., helping grow the company built by his late father Muhammed Majeed, PhD. Shaheen’s accomplishments at Sabinsa helped modernize and strengthen the company’s brand, serving as a model for the rest of the industry. Now as global CEO and managing director of Sami-Sabinsa Group, Shaheen has the opportunity to apply his vision of the company’s future and build upon his father’s legacy. Nutritional Outlook speaks to Majeed about the personal growth he's experienced in the industry and his goals moving forward for his company.

Quicksilver Scientific recently obtained their NSF/ANSI 455-2 Dietary Supplement GMP Certification ensuring their products follow proper protocols.

According to the announcement, the restructuring will save taxpayers $1.8 billion per year by reducing the workforce by 10,000 full-time employees and consolidating the department’s 28 divisions into 15 new divisions.