Stress and Mental Wellness, Active Aging, Immune Health, and the Microbiome all have been identified as top market areas that are driving sales in the natural products industry, and consumer interest will remain strong going into 2023. Throughout 2021 and 2022, the Naturally Informed conference series, powered by WholeFoods Magazine...
Alkemist Labs, founded in 1997, is an established leader in botanical identity testing, phytochemical potency analysis, and contaminant screening, encompassing all herbs and fungi in commerce. And after seven years of encouraging industry members to share their test results as a demonstration of quality, Alkemist Labs launched Alkemist AssuredTM.
We’ve long had a history in this industry of unscrupulous and sometimes downright shady operators being able to blend in on store shelves and with consumers. These companies take advantage of clever marketing and positioning opportunities, as well as a lack of needed transparency. This makes it extremely difficult to...
Digital Edition Publisher's Letter: Transparency Throughout What’s Selling Meeting Supply Demands: Raw Materials Update Flavors & Colors Trend Report Packaging that Attracts Consumers 5 Challenges Impacting Brands Today 3 Must-Dos for 2022 Grocery Feature: Cheers to Healthier Sips! Herb of the Month: Coriander Happy Customer: Forever Young Health Food...
Ann Arbor, MI—97% of consumers say it's important for retailers to visit and inspect manufacturing facilities that produce dietary supplements, personal care products, and OTC drugs. And nearly 85% expect retailers to test supplements and other health and wellness products for safety (though only 32% think retailers actually do this).
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As “transparency” becomes one of the major buzz words of the year, the importance of labs and certifications is taking center stage. “The demand for independent testing and certification has always existed,” says Jesse Miller, Ph.D., director, NSF International Applied Research Center. “What’s changed is the level to which consumers...
