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Perfecting Functional Foods & Beverages
Consumer expectations for cleaner, healthier and tastier products are changing the category. “Natural has become the watchword across the whole food and beverage industry,” said Wayne Lutomski, vice president of International and Welch’s Global Ingredients Group, based in Massachusetts. When the functional food and beverage category first emerged it was viewed as a distinct entity. ...
The Good Story About Supplements and Food Safety
According to Daniel Fabricant, PhD, executive director and CEO of the Natural Products Association (NPA), regarding food safety, “dietary supplements have been doing a great job,” he said. “ Packaged food is not the problem traditionally. Most outbreaks are from raw ingredients and foods sold in stores and prepared foods in restaurants. To really understand ...
Supplements & Food Safety
As the food industry lurches from scare to scare, the dietary supplement industry waits for the dust to settle on the FSMA and, maybe, thinks it’s time to feel good about itself. The Participants Are: • Daniel Fabricant, PhD, Executive Director and CEO Natural Products Association (NPA) • Duffy MacKay, ND, Senior Vice President, Scientific ...
Winning The Losing Battle
Weight gain and subsequent loss is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here’s how to formulate for the specific reasons why individuals want to slim down. Some people think it’s as simple as “just shutting your mouth” to lose weight, meaning, just stop eating as much. Well, if that were the case, there wouldn’t be a multi-billion-dollar ...
How Will the Weight Category Grow?
As one of the most attractive categories for consumers, the market of weight loss products will always remain robust. But there may be interesting growth on the horizon. For example, Paul Djikstra, CEO, InterHealth Nutraceuticals, California observed, “Powders and meal replacements may be the key to growth in this category.” Mitch Skop, senior director product ...
Supplier of the Month: HORN Human Nutrition
HORN 16050 Canary Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 Phone: (800) 442-4676 Website: www.ethorn.com Kevin Salerno, President, HORN Human Nutrition Established in 1961, HORN is North America’s premier distributor of specialty ingredients and raw materials. Its specialized team of technically expert and trained professionals serve dedicated market segments that encompass six distinct distribution business units including ...
Redefining Crisis Communications as “Communicating”, A Marketing Communications Makeover
The term “crisis communications” sounds big and scary. It makes you think of a recall of a dangerous product, FTC (Federal Trade Commission) problems or an attack by an attorney general. It requires preparation and thoughtful, informed handling, and should not be taken lightly. I’ve seen a shift in the impact of communication, however, and ...
Healthy Aging Issues of Interest
The internet and social media are rife with tips on how to age gracefully. Medical and biochemical research continues to fuel excitement and ideas—and of course, resulting products—to help millions of Americans to flourish as they enter golden years. Several supplier executives reveal what they find most compelling about healthy aging science. Aparna Kalidindi, PharmD, ...
All Systems Go!
The healthy aging market continues to evolve, clarify itself and accelerate. As industries evolve, especially those that continue unabated growth in R&D, science and consumer demand, so too does terminology and the products that represent that terminology. Take “healthy aging.” Although this term appears nebulous, that very characteristic allows for product development flexibility that can ...
Palatable for Pets
Considering their sharp sensory skills, development of natural extracts in forms acceptable to pets is the newest trend. The emphasis on pet health has always been high, with more consumers taking that extra step to maintain the good health of their companion animals and protect them from environmental stress. And the pet has a say ...
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