NIE Columns
Clear the Communication Clutter
As I write this, I am in the process of clearing out and de-cluttering the past eight years of my career and life; an activity that has been forced to the top of my to-do list after deciding to move to a new and more spacious apartment in New York City. Hopefully, by the time ...
Marketing Teams Need Humanity-first Leadership—Right Now
When the country shut down in March 2020 due to COVID-19, communications and marketing teams everywhere kicked into overdrive. “Overcommunicate” became the mantra, and many teams found themselves working 10- to 12-hour days to enable sales teams, get marketing campaigns out the door, and keep companies’ customers, employees and other key stakeholders informed during a ...
Michael Poleselli, President of Vivion, Inc.
Vivion, Inc. Headquarters 929 Bransten Rd. San Carlos, CA 94070 Toll Free: (800) 479-0997 Phone: (650) 595-3600 Fax: (650) 595-2094 Vivion Inc. was founded in 1957 by Edward Poleselli and more than 60 years later the company is following his founding principles of providing its customers with high-quality ingredients and exceptional service. Today, under the ...
Nutraceutical Manufacturing and COVID—The Ultimate Disruptor
The term and theory “disruptive innovation” was coined by Clayton Christensen in the book, The Innovator’s Dilema,1 published just as digital technology was beginning to have a seismic impact. It provides a compelling explanation for why disrupters may blindside and overwhelm even the best-managed companies; these teachings have been employed by world renowned leaders such ...
Food Waste and Loss Reduction Through Clean Label & Conventional Preservation
Sustainability has become a top-of-mind issue for consumers, reaching all industries and demanding solutions to address challenges related to a human population set to reach 10 billion by 2050 (United Nations). Within the food industry, implementing strategies for reducing loss and waste is of paramount concern in emerging and developed markets alike. Food “loss” represents ...
Sports Supplements Are Under Attack—Here’s How We’re Fighting Back
More and more Americans are participating in sports and recreational activities of all kinds as a way to improve or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Many of them turn to dietary supplements to increase performance, boost their energy level, or shorten their recovery time. In fact, the demand for sports nutrition and weight management supplements has ...
New Enforcement and New Rules for Made in USA Claims
On July 1, 2021, FTC (U.S. Food and Trade Commission) finalized its proposed “Made in USA” Rule, in an effort to “crack down” on false and unqualified claims by companies that their products are Made in the USA. The rule was published on July 14, 2021 in the Federal Register and became effective on Aug. ...
Good Mood Hunting
With the pandemic still raging, many consumers are focusing on self-care and are looking to natural ingredients to help lift their spirits. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on several health issues including mental health. Lockdowns, being separated from friends and family, and isolating have affected us all. As we lacked the social interactions ...
The Industry’s Responsibility in an Era of Regulatory Uncertainty
The dietary supplement industry has experienced another challenging year—good in many ways but difficult in others. Even though sales increased at a healthy rate, our industry has not been immune to supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and inflationary pressures. Amid that landscape, regulatory uncertainty has posed numerous challenges stemming largely from the lack of clear ...
Sandra Lee, CEO, NJ Labs
NJ Labs 1110 Somerset St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Phone: (732) 249-0148 Website: www.njlabs.com Twitter: @NJ_Labs Instagram: @nj.labs LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/nj-labs/ NJ Labs provides expert analytical chemistry and microbiology testing for the generic pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, cosmetic, food, dairy and cannabis/CBD industries. Founded in 1936, NJ Labs is an establishment registered and inspected by FDA ...
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