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Should the Dietary Supplement Industry Support FDA’s Push for Mandatory Product Listing?
For those of us who have been around a while, it seems hard to believe that the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) just turned 27 years old. Unlike some laws, DSHEA seems to have aged well. The development of an ever-increasing multi-billion-dollar dietary supplement industry that has created incredible new ingredients and products ...
Be Consistent Through Change
I have noticed two types of communication styles from companies during the pandemic: vocal and silent. Nobody usually says they like change. It takes you off your game, challenges you to think differently and forces you to operate in new ways. Change can be disruptive and unsettling to your team and customers, which is why ...
Guy Woodman, General Manager, Euromed USA, Inc.
Euromed USA, Inc. 80 Emerson Ln., Ste. 1304A Bridgeville, PA 15017 Phone: (412) 279-8808 Website: www.euromedusa.com Founded in 1971 by the German pharmaceutical company Madaus AG, Euromed S.A., now a division of the Dermapharm Group, is a leading producer of standardized herbal extracts and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) of botanical origin for the international pharmaceutical, ...
Is Fermentation the Future of Our Food?
What is driving the current interest in fermentation? There is no doubt that there is a growing consumer fascination with, and positivity toward, fermentation due to awareness of the health benefits that fermented food offers. This is based on the understanding that eating fermented foods has a positive impact on our gut microbiome, the trillions ...
Tim Lombardo, Senior Director, Food Consulting Services
EAS Consulting Group 1700 Diagonal Rd., Ste. 750 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (571) 447-5500 Website: https://easconsultinggroup.com With company roots tracing back to 1960, EAS Consulting Group is a leading provider of regulatory compliance solutions to industries regulated by FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture), and supporting agencies. EAS’ team of ...
Freight Delays Adding to Ongoing Supply Chain Disruptions
Looking at the state of the supply chain for the nutritional supplement industry as we head into year-end, ongoing disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as labor and packaging material shortages, continue as demand for supplies and raw materials stays strong. Adding to these disruptions is a significant increase in freight issues, including shipping ...
Is Your Brand Still Relevant in the Ever-changing Supplement Market?
We pose this question about supplement brand relevance in the middle of a pandemic—at a time when sales of supplements are at all-time highs, and the issues for many companies center on maintaining inventory and protecting the supply chain rather than worrying about sales. In truth, supplements as a whole have never enjoyed such relevance ...
The Next Evolution of Ingredient Formulations
Cutting edge, lipid multi-particulate technology enhances ingredient stability, functionality and versatility. New supplement launches are sky-rocketing and the competition is fierce for brands. Support for a plethora of health areas is available on retailers’ shelves and knowing how to differentiate your products from the rest has never been more important. To address this, brands are ...
Companies Serving Health Care Practitioners Need Specific Support
Companies that market supplements and functional foods predominantly to health care practitioners have unique interests and challenges that require specific support. How can these companies best serve and be in tune with health care practitioners who monitor and advise patients’ supplement use? Trust between patients and their health care professionals is critical for providing quality ...
Nicole Brown, Chief Innovation Officer, Open Book Extracts
Open Book Extracts Website: www.openbookextracts.com Headquartered in Roxboro, NC, Open Book Extracts (OBX) is a cGMP (current good manufacturing practice)-certified manufacturer of premium plant-based cannabinoid products, aiming to be the industry’s true north by delivering premium products, exceptional service and industry-leading transparency. With control of the entire supply chain, a state-of-the-art extraction campus near North ...
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