Nutrition Industry Executive
The X Factor: Focusing on Generation X
The foundation of successful branding lies in understanding what makes consumers do what they do. Many brands struggle with a good problem. They offer myriad products and services that can be consumed by almost anyone at any age. These are truly “mass market” offerings. Consider natural foods; anyone over 6 months of age can use ...
Supplement Manufacturers Must Be at the Codex Table
Of late, there has been a noticeable uptick in international regulatory activity. Monitoring and evaluating the impacts of this activity hijacks much of my daily workload. During the past several months, I’ve watched countries’ regulatory actions increasingly focus on “doing their own thing,” which is a problem because it creates unnecessary and burdensome barriers to ...
FDA’s Misguided NDI Amnesty Scheme—But Companies Should Still Comply with the Law
On May 19, 2020, FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) published a proposed Guidance Document announcing its intention to adopt a “Policy Regarding Certain New Dietary Ingredients and Dietary Supplements Subject to the Requirement for Premarket Notification: Guidance for Industry” (The Draft Guidance). This document announced FDA’s intent to consider, pending public comment, a six ...
CDC’s Weight-loss Recommendations
Trying to lose weight can often be difficult and frustrating, especially when it appears to be occurring at a slow pace. However, losing weight slowly is the way to go, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It states, “… people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about [one] to [two] pounds ...
Government Action: From State to Federal
The panel: Jim Emme, CEO, NOW Health Group, Bloomingdale, IL, www.nowfoods.com Jonathan Emord, President & Principal, Emord & Associates, Clifton, VA, https://emord.com Karen Howard, CEO, Executive Director, Organic & Natural Health Association, Washington, D.C., https://organicandnatural.org Mark LeDoux, Chairman & CEO, Natural Alternatives International, Carlsbad, CA, www.nai-online.com Dan Lifton, President, Maypro Ventures, Port Chester, NY, www.maypro.com ...
Talking Regulatory Issues With Mark LeDoux
Nutrition Industry Executive magazine asked Mark LeDoux, Chairman & CEO of Natural Alternatives International based in Carlsbad, CA, for his take on three regulatory-related questions. NIE: What is the single biggest regulatory or enforcement problem that the natural products industry currently faces? To some degree, the largest challenge in the regulatory or enforcement area of ...
Weight Maintenance Strategies
In the weight-management category, consumer expectations are for solutions that benefit their overall wellness—not a magic pill. Most of us have come to the realization that we would like to lose a few pounds at some point in our lives. Whether for self-esteem, health reasons or the desire to maintain a healthier lifestyle, keeping weight ...
Vegan and Plant-based Capsules
Delivering a standout consumer experience with the latest technologies. There is a growing preference among consumers globally for vegan and plant-based products. The impetus for this varies. Some people are driven by personal health preferences, others by environmental factors. Regardless of their origin, vegan attributes are now an important purchase driver in the supplement market.1 ...
Moving on Up
Protecting bone and joint function is a priority for almost everyone today. Here’s how to formulate products that keep us all moving up, down or sideways. A common item that makes everyone shudder and say, “not me” is the wheelchair. It is the paramount symbol for loss of mobility (broken bones or joints that won’t ...
Keeping Cognitive Support Top of Mind
The panel: Denis Alimonti, Director, Maypro Proprietary & Branded Ingredients, Purchase, NY, www.maypro.com Annie Eng, CEO, HP Ingredients, Bradenton, FL, https://hpingredients.com Julie Impérato, Marketing Manager, Nexira, Rouen, France and Somerville, NJ, http://nexira.com Kristen Marshall, Digital Marketing Manager, Verdure Sciences, Noblesville, IN, https://vs-corp.com David Pihlcrantz, Technical Director, GCI Nutrients, Burlingame, CA, https://gcinutrients.com Abey Thomas, Head of ...
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