NIE 2015 01 02
Global Supply Chain and NSF GMP Registration
Third party Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) auditing has emerged as an efficient and cost-effective component to a robust and effective supplier qualification system and a key strategy used by companies that are interested in expanding globally. “Most manufacturers and brand owners do not have the in-house expertise or resources inspect every supplier to GMP standards ...
Heart on the Line
As cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., suppliers and manufacturers seek heart health ingredients that address prevention and even damage reversal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States and ...
Celebrating 20 Years
To celebrate Nutrition Industry Executive’s (NIE) 20th anniversary, we asked industry insiders with a few years of experience under their belts to reflect on the impact, challenges and evolution of the natural product industry since the magazine’s inception. Our Participants Are: • Paul Dijkstra, CEO, InterHealth Nutraceuticals • Paul M. Flowerman, President & CEO, PLT ...
Digesting the Right Ingredients
Consumers look for easy-to-take, natural digestive health products that don’t compromise their day-to-day lifestyle. Over the years, digestive health has become a concern for health-conscious consumers and continues to rise exponentially. In fact, ingredient manufacturers are one step behind the industry as a whole, according to Dr. John Deaton, vice president of technology for Georgia-based ...
Acting Globally
The natural products’ supply chain has a global footprint unlike any other. Following quality standards and guidelines help manage it. From procurement of materials to the hands of end users, the natural product industry’s supply chain for ingredients used in the manufacture of dietary supplements that are sold in the U.S. is certainly global. “Dietary ...
“MicroWarriors” Documentary Zooms in on Probiotic Health
Montana-based Stratum Nutrition, a natural ingredient specialty health supplier with more than 30 years of understanding their ingredients health benefits, has announced their partnership with Health Point Productions for their support in the “MicroWarriors: Special Edition” documentary, which dedicates a segment of the film to probiotics and oral health. Their sponsorship for the film helps ...
Women’s Age at First Menstrual Cycle Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Women who had their first menstrual cycle at age 10 or younger, or age 17 or older, may be at higher risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and complications of high blood pressure, according to new research in the journal Circulation. Researchers analyzed data collected from 1.3 million women aged 50 to 64 years old, ...
Passing the Test
NQA/QC testing continues to evolve. Every second of the day, someone is consuming a dietary supplement, whether in pill form, beverage, chew, etc. Consumers automatically take two things on faith—that the supplement will work as the label claims, and that it is safe; it won’t make them sick. As new ingredients are being launched and ...
Fostering Customer Loyalty for Long-Term Growth
Customer loyalty: every company needs it for growth and long-term sustainability, but some are better than others at earning it. Let’s examine what it is, and the best ways to obtain and nurture that loyalty. Customer loyalty is part logic and part emotion. A customer’s ability to logically evaluate product quality and value is the ...
Marine Fortifications
As with supplements, quality, stability, flavor and digestibility remain among the top concerns when it comes to marine nutraceuticals for foods. The ocean covers approximately 70 percent of the earth’s surface, but much of it is still a mystery. What we do know is that marine ingredients offer a number of health benefits. According to ...
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