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Equipment & Technological Advancements Revolutionizing Nutraceutical Manufacturing
The nutraceutical industry has witnessed an unprecedented surge in demand, driven by the growing trend toward natural health solutions and a heightened awareness among consumers regarding the benefits of preventive health care. To stay competitive and meet these evolving needs, the industry has invested heavily in technological and manufacturing innovations, including artificial intelligence, customization and ...
Emerging Taste Trends for New Functional Foods and Beverages
In today’s fast-changing food and beverage environment, even the savviest AI would likely scratch its head trying to decide how to create a new hit product. Sustainability, climate change, health and wellness, new botanical flavors, plant proteins, immune support, sleep and relaxation—all are product-development variables that must be taken into consideration in the race to ...
Say What You Mean, Get What You Want
Straightforwardness is a trait I’ve always possessed, which at times in my life has been challenging, having grown up in the South where being direct is often considered rude, especially if you are a woman. While being direct has its negative connotations, if you reframe it and embrace it, directness can help make communication less ...
Multi-faceted Potential for Glucose Ingredients
As 2021 marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin,1 science and research have come a long way to help people live longer and aid in the management of blood glucose levels. Still, the proliferation of the issue isn’t over. The number of people with high blood glucose levels continues to rise nationally. It’s ...
Formulating for Healthy Blood Sugar
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are currently 37.3 million diabetics in the U.S., 23 percent of these being undiagnosed. Beyond this startling statistic, there are another 96 million pre-diabetics, a number equivalent to 38 percent of the U.S. adult population. “Diabetics are among the main consumer groups that could ...
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022
FDA Will Have Extensive Authority to Regulate Cosmetics Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 321(i), “cosmetics” are defined as “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance ...
5 Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing has been evolving for more than 25 years, but far too many brand managers are still lacking a strong and cohesive digital marketing plan that effectively connects their brands to potential consumers in a meaningful and trackable way. This is especially true for managers of many small and mid-sized brands who use various ...
Sodium Reduction Benchmarks Bring Challenges & Opportunities
Reducing sodium intake is a global health priority. In processed foods, salt serves as a flavoring agent, preservative and texturant. Consequently, food manufacturers are facing extensive challenges in reducing the salt content of their food while still maintaining the desired taste attributes and functional properties of their products. In this article, we will explore why ...
The Steps for Ingredient Protection in Nutraceutical Manufacturing
Ingredient protection during supplement manufacturing is an important aspect of the production process that helps to ensure the quality, purity and effectiveness of the final product. There are several steps that manufacturers should take to protect ingredients during supplement manufacturing. The most important are to source high-quality raw materials, test for purity and potency, properly ...
Anand Swaroop, PhD, Founder & President of Cepham
Cepham Inc. 142 Belmont Dr., Unit 14 Somerset, NJ 08873 Phone: (201) 255-6011 Website: https://cepham.com/ Cepham was founded in 1978 as part of India’s science and technology boom. Its early focus was on sharing the healing powers of ayurvedic ingredients for health and wellness worldwide. Identifying new and active ingredients in ayurvedic plants continues to ...
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