1) The hemp phytocannabinoids category has faced many challenges over the years. What are top challenges impacting the category in 2022, and what actions are needed? Rodney Butt, M.Sc., MBA. VP Strategic Solutions, Nutrasource: “The current regulatory environment represents the largest hurdle for companies marketing cannabinoid-containing products. The FDA has...
Immune health, nutri-beauty, healthy aging, active nutrition…these are among the top trending categories of 2022, and astaxanthin fits into each one thanks to its array of research-backed benefits. It is touted for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and according to researchers reporting in the journal Nutrients, the carotenoid “is a...
Hidden in plain sight is a nutrient made by the body that has been shrouded in mystery—until now. This important new supplement naturally boosts the body’s levels of coenzyme Q10, vitamin K2, and skeletal muscle proteins. Restoration to natural levels of this nutrient can protect from age-related physical decline, maintain...
Santa Barbara, CA—Bragg Live Food Products has announced findings from a national consumer survey regarding the perception of health benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV) in liquid and supplement forms. Highlighted findings of the survey, which was conducted by market research firm Ipsos: 50% of respondents currently use, or have previously...
Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah), who served in the Senate for seven terms before retiring in 2018, passed away on Saturday, April 23, at the age of 88. The New York Times reported that the cause was complications of a stroke suffered on April 15. The Hatch Foundation shared that Sen.
Taiyo and Spartan Nutrition have announced a partnership to develop an extreme wellness supplement line. The line includes Spartan Energy, Spartan Focus, Spartan Hydrate, Spartan Immune, and Spartan Burn. Each product carries Informed Ingredient and Informed Sport certifications. getspartanfuel.com...
Washington, D.C.—A new policy announced by the American Medical Association (AMA) is calling for increased regulation of nutritional supplements in a policy that the Natural Products Association (NPA) says “ignores the superior safety record of nutritional supplements… [and] downplays the significant and proven health benefits of nutritional supplements.” The AMA...
As the dust settles after the election, industry members are discussing what the results mean. Boston, MA-based Ceres congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber said in a press release: “Today’s election results are a win for our health, our planet, our...
Trust Transparency Center has tracked and reported on Amazon’s Dietary Supplement programs and platforms for the past three years with the intention of arming independent retailers with strategies to effectively compete against this gargantuan operation. Over time there have been many changes in the structure of the service, not many...
Now more than ever your customers typically know the value of dietary supplements—the most recent data from Nutrition Business Journal predicts that supplement sales will reach over 12% growth in 2020, climbing to $50 billion+. While online sales have grown, the “advantages” of online shopping may be more of a...
