Nutrition Industry Executive
Sweeten Up With Natural Alternatives
New FDA regulations will highlight added sugar content on the labels of food and beverages where it can’t be ignored or buried in ingredients lists. Suppliers are responding with sugar substitutes that sweeten the pot in both taste and nutrition. This past February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced proposed changes to food ...
Beyond Calcium
An aging population is leading the demand for bone health supplements, and manufacturers are meeting this need with ingredients that enhance basic calcium. Manufacturers and ingredient suppliers are working to keep up with the demand for bone health supplements from the ever-growing elderly population. “We believe that the bone health category will continue to grow ...
From Field To Extract
Industry leaders Weigh in on the Current state of Botanical Adulteration It is no surprise that there is a problem in the global herb and dietary supplements industry—the persistent availability of adulterated herbs, herbal extracts, essential oils and other plant-derived dietary ingredients. Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE ) asked those schooled on the subject to discuss ...
Plant-based Proteins
A growing market of vegetarians, and those with food sensitivities, are demanding animal-free protein options.The market for plant-based proteins– such as pea, rice, and hemp proteins–is fast expanding as consumers are looking for allergenfree and vegetarian sources of protein. “The market is driven by individuals on restrictive diets who have allergic reactions or sensitivity to ...
Equip Thyself
For those thinking about the investment into manufacturing, Nutritional Industry Executive (NIE) has polled several well-established equipment manufacturers for their opinionds as to why it makes sense to own your production and how you can get up and running.Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE): For smaller manufacturers— please explain why it’s a great idea to invest in ...
2014 Science Of Supplements
Since 2002, Nutrition Industry Executive’s Science of Supplements section has been offered to help manufacturers gain a better understanding of the ingredients and services available that can make their products stand out. It gives the magazine’s advertisers an opportunity to describe the research that substantiates the safety and efficacy of their branded ingredients, products and ...
Delivering the Sensory Expectation
Suppliers and manufacturers are teaming up to create healthy functional foods and beverages that don’t sacrifice taste or texture.Consumer interest in functional foods and beverages is growing as more people are becoming aware of these convenient products, as well as the potential disease prevention offered by good nutrition. As a result, the market for functional ...
The Brain Game
The brain health category is growing as consumers realize that nutrients target much more than cognitive decline. Being able to maintain one’s mental faculties often becomes more of a concern as a person ages.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Brain Health Initiative, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death among ...
Customer-Driven Innovation: It’s About the Relationship
We love to talk about developing new products— and so do our sales forces and retailers. Rightly so, as new products are the reason behind start-up companies and, alongside distribution, they are the lifeblood of consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. But organizations that are truly customer-centric are focused on developing a relationship with their customer—one ...
Fit For Women
Nutritional Ingredients Address Women’s Needs Across Life Stages, Life Styles And Health Concerns Women of every age, height, weight and activity level have at least one thing in common: their bodies need certain nutrients to help them function properly. “From a nutrition perspective, the primary concern for women is bone health,” said Dr. Gameil T. Fouad, ...
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