NIE 2023
Innovation Slowed During the Pandemic: A Wharton Study Tells Us How to Fix It.
Did innovation in new product development slow during the pandemic? Or did the pandemic foster new ways of thinking and creativity—the results of which will explode on the scene in new products and new thinking in the next 12 months? I heard this debate as I walked the aisles of recent trade shows, produced by ...
Trademark and Brand Protection Strategies: United States and Abroad
A trademark is a word, symbol or phrase (or even a smell or sound) that is used to distinguish the source of goods and services on the market from every other brand out there. As opposed to copyright or patent rights which expire, trademarks can last in perpetuity if properly maintained. This provides enduring value ...
Seeing Clearly
Out of the five senses, the sense of sight may be one of the most valued. According to research published in 2019 in JAMA Opthalmology, in a cross-sectional survey of U.K. adults from the general public, sight was the most valued sense. These results suggested that people would on average choose 4.6 years of perfect ...
Study Shows that Endogenous Anti-Viral Defense Supports Gut Health
According to researchers of a newly published study, a new function of a known defense mechanism discovered: (RNAi) not only fights viruses, it also regulates the protein balance of intestinal cells. RNAi is able to recognize, bind, and ultimately degrade RNA from viruses. This prevents the production of viral proteins. With the help of green ...
Study Shows Link Between Essential Amino Acid Intake and High Muscle Strength
A study published on the National Library of Medicine National Center for Biotechnology Information website linked dietary essential amino acid (EEA) intake with high muscle strength in Korean older adults. The study, performed by Jihyun Im, Hyoungsu Park and Kyong Park, states that “This population-based cross-sectional study included 5,971 participants aged ≥65 years from the ...
Talking Heart-Supportive Nutrition With Kate Quackenbush
Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE) asked Kate Quackenbush, Communications Director for France-based Gnosis by Lesaffre to expand on the topic of nutritional support for cardiovascular health. NIE: What is the state of the market for dietary supplement ingredients for cardiovascular health? Quackenbush: I would reference a recent survey of 3,500 dietary supplement consumers from the Industry ...
Chew on That! Opportunities in the Digestive Support Space
Digestion is on the minds of millions and for good reason. When it is not a smooth operation, it can ruin the day or night. Borborygmus. Funny word, but when it occurs, it can either be embarrassing or very uncomfortable, and often, it is both. Stomach gurgling beyond the occasional “bweerk” is cringeworthy. And thanks ...
The Heart of the Matter
Navigating the cardiovascular health category today. The panel: Rob Brewster, President, Ingredients by Nature, Montclair, CA, www.ingredientsbynature.com Annie Eng, CEO, HP Ingredients, Bradenton, FL, https://hpingredients.com Steve Fink, Vice President of Marketing, PLT Health Solutions, Morristown, NJ, www.plthealth.com Alex Goh, Head of Business, ExcelVite, Perak, Malaysia, www.excelvite.com Dr. Karin Hermoni, Head of Science and Nutrition, Lycored, ...
Stronger Than Yesterday
The muscle and strength ingredient category is gaining traction as the consumer demographic expands. Growing one’s muscles and gaining strength is no longer just for bodybuilders and gym rats. Building muscle has health benefits for everyone, as it can help to burn fat, protect the joints, and increase strength and endurance for better workouts. The ...
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