Articles by Lisa Schofield
Quality Assurance Q&A
Embarking upon a dietary supplement launch (whether a signature singular product or a line) is a laudatory event, especially given the mass consumer acceptance of, desire for and trust in our products; a goal a long time in the making. So, you have an idea and the talented team to turn it into products for ...
Product Quality: A Measurable Distinction
The Participants Are: • David Trosin, Director Of Global Business Development, Dietary Supplements, NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI • Elan Sudberg, CEO, Alkemist Labs, Costa Mesa, CA • Jennifer Cooper, Vice President R&D and Quality, Twinlab Consolidated Corporation, Boca Raton, FL • Randal Kreienbrink, Vice President of Marketing, BI, Rancho Dominguez, CA • Anna Lykkeberg, ...
Current CDC Joint Health Stats
The CDC merged data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 2013-2015 Sample Adult Core components to estimate average annual arthritis prevalence in American adults (non-institutionalized and civilian) 18 years or older. The agency found that an estimated 22.7 percent (54.4 million) of adults had doctor-diagnosed arthritis, with significantly higher age-adjusted prevalence in women (23.5 ...
Moving Through the Ages
Bone, muscle and joint health are categories rife with opportunity—if you know how to use ingredients to target the generations effectively. The command, “Move!” can be met with different reactions, as follows: “Well, ok, then!” – Millennials. “Um, gimme a sec.” – Generation X. “Do I really have to right now?” – Baby Boomers. All ...
How Non-GMO Ingredients and Products are Certified
Courtney Pineau, associate director, Non-GMO Project, explained that manufacturers that want their products to carry the Non-GMO Project Verified mark must undergo evaluation with one of the independent technical administrators contracted by the organization. There are four such contractors that are trained to perform evaluations, which include analyzing ingredient statements from suppliers, material handling protocols, ...
As Mother Nature Intended
Non-GMO food, beverage and supplement products are assuredly here to stay—and grow. Often, a new suit needs to be altered. Many people like to “trick out” their cars with after-market parts so that it looks distinguished from the original. In short, when something is changed from its original state, it much better and more adequately ...
Check Out the Global Pet Expo for 2018
We all know about how important exhibiting at and attending tradeshows are to industry and our own businesses. When entering the pet supplement market, your company will be crossing over into another world, even if there is a natural overlap (natural health products). The pet product/care industry’s annual convention/tradeshow is the Global Pet Expo. This ...
Four on the Floor!
Pet parents are seeking the same quality, targeted supplements for their four-legged family members as they take themselves. This market is only getting more opportunistic. For millennia, humans have enjoyed the company and caretaking of domestic pets. Their loyalty, their comfort, their playfulness are all aspects that increase overall quality of life. And when we ...
The Vicious Cycle
When walking through the beverage aisles of your supermarket and convenience stores, notice the burgeoning array of “energy” drinks that are available. Meanwhile, in the self-care (over-the-counter) and pharmacy, sleep inducers are growing too—Ambien, Lunesta, Sonesta, Sominex, Unisom, Tylenol PM, Advil PM, and now NyQuil’s ZZZQuil. Unfortunately, too many adult Americans are revving up on ...
Creating the Perfect Chill Pill
Americans are more stressed and sleep-deprived than ever; here’s how to help provide some relief. March 10 is National Sleep Awareness Day. But approximately 70 million Americans want to be more than simply aware—they want to do it at night. Every night. According to sleepeducation.org, 30 to 35 percent have brief symptoms of insomnia; 15 ...
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