Testing, trends, dos and don’ts in contract manufacturing.To be a competitive contract manufacturer in today’s dietary supplement market, quality is a must. The demands of product marketers and their customers, along with the demands of regulators like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have combined to create a strong...
Natural colors and flavors continue their upward climb.Everyone is buying in on natural flavors and colors. It’s now only a matter of how far these sibling industries can push the boundaries, as the role they play in the food market is unquestioned. The use of botanical extracts in lieu of...
Private labeling has its own rules of the road.Retailers looking to raise profit margins, strengthen their brand and increase customer loyalty need look no further than private labeling. It’s easier said than done, of course. And yet, lots of retailers are doing it successfully. U.S. retail sales of private label...
What companies are doing to make product labels sustainable.It’s no secret that natural and organic labeling is undergoing a change amid consumer and government scrutiny. In May of this year, Kellogg agreed to drop terms like "All Natural" and "100% Natural" on some of its Kashi and Bear Naked brand...
Why family-owned businesses thrive, and why they matter. Part Six of a Seven-Part Series on Natural Success Stories Imagine owning and operating a company along with those closest to you. No, not that guy sitting to your left. Your family! Many out there, including store owners, may not need to...
How tiny packages deliver big results for supplements.Suppliers and manufacturers understand that a supplement is useless if it fails to effectively deliver nutrients to the body. Companies want the best way to increase the bioavailability of some nutrients, like omega-3s and probiotics, and are turning to microencapsulation. Let’s take a...
Exciting developments from packaging suppliers.While manufacturers are hard at work on new product formulations to better serve their customers, packaging companies are focused on the task of serving theirs, as well. Much thought and investment go into producing these containers before finished product makers can finally place their products into...
Contract manufacturers talk about quality and innovation.Cue 1970s game show music! “Manufacturer #1 loves to make probiotics and has over 50 years of research experience in the field. Manufacturer #2 hails from the West Coast and recently invested in a handsome new 120,000-ft2 facility. Finally, Manufacturer #3 not only can...
Checking up on the rules, standards and other issues that ingredient suppliers face.NDIs, GMPs, 483s, oh my! Getting your acronyms and shorthand terms down is just the start of navigating life as a raw materials supplier. A maze of regulations must be worked through before they can begin to comfortably...
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