Articles by Janet Poveromo
Global ID Group and Non-GMO Testing
The Global ID Group is a family of companies dedicated to supporting the production of safe, ethical and sustainable food. The company was founded in 1996 and has offices in the U.S., Germany, U.K. and Brazil. Global ID offers a variety of services in the areas of testing and certification with a focus on food safety, ...
A Bar Above
Ready-to-go, audience targeted and protein and fiber packed, functional food bars are keeping up with consumer demands.With consumers living more fastpaced lives than ever, the food market is facing growing demand for on-the-go products. Thanks to their versatility and convenience, bars are moving from markets such as sports nutrition to the mainstream, and are being ...
Non-GMO Update
In the continuing story of GMOs (genetically modified organisms), a strong trend is the growing concerns among consumers about understanding where their food comes from and under what conditions it was produced. Issues such as sustainability, social justice, environmental responsibility, etc. are moving to the forefront and various forms of third-party certification will likely play ...
Salt Reduction: A Global Concern
Our bodies need sodium, but most of us, not only in the U.S., but also in countries worldwide, are getting too much. When it comes to salt intake, Senior Researcher Ulla Toft at the Research Centre for Prevention and Health in Copenhagen, Denmark confirmed we err on the side of salinity. Toft was a speaker ...
Antioxidants Move On
Abundant evidence suggests that eating whole fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—all rich in networks of antioxidants and their helper molecules— provides protection against many of the scourges of aging, and consumers have bought into supplementing where their diets are lacking.“The market of antioxidants is one of the oldest segments of the dietary supplements category,” said ...
The Tough Job of Making it in the USA
Sam Wiley, CEO of Wiley’s Finest LLC, a manufacturer of “Made in the USA” Alaskan fish oil supplements, said the family-owned company operates its manufacturing facilities and it can be a challenge to find good people with skills for manufacturing—good mechanical aptitude, willingness to work hard and perform physical tasks, etc. “I think Mike Rowe ...
Home Grown
A commitment to red, white and blue has suppliers and manufacturers seeing green. Worries about food contamination, water treatment and crop fertilization in other countries, as well as wanting to support family farms and local economies, have led some U.S. consumers to view “Grown in the USA” as a symbol of quality and a way ...
Continued Enzyme Success
According to Markets and Markets, North America’s specialty enzyme market is known for its niche con- sumer segment and developed technologies. Global industrialization is a major driver behind growing market share for specialty enzyme, but the U.S. is the single largest market for specialty enzymes. “The enzyme market is growing rap- idly and has been for ...
Meeting Meal Replacement Needs
There are plenty of reasons one might skip a regular meal in favor of a meal replacement shake or other food item. They are quick, portable and convenient, and the ones low in calories can help with weight loss or maintenance.“The category has benefited greatly from the increasing pace of today’s society, and as a ...
From Field To Extract
Industry leaders Weigh in on the Current state of Botanical Adulteration It is no surprise that there is a problem in the global herb and dietary supplements industry—the persistent availability of adulterated herbs, herbal extracts, essential oils and other plant-derived dietary ingredients. Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE ) asked those schooled on the subject to discuss ...
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