Color crazes, flavor fads and the latest sweetener styles.In the natural food flavors and colors market, staying current and diversifying is the name of the game. Only the strongest, most palatable natural flavors and the brightest, most appealing colors survive, and jumping on the right bandwagon can be just as...
The complex world of materials supply.The average raw materials supplier has a lot of responsibility on its shoulders. Before they can say “mission accomplished,” they must be sure they are investing in the right ingredients, sourcing those ingredients from the right people, testing them for quality and purity with the...
How could nanotechnology affect the organic industry?A new report from BCC Research shows that the worldwide nanotechnology market will reach about $15.7 billion this year and will grow to $27 billion by 2015 (1). From pharmaceuticals to certain fabrics to some sunscreens, nanotechnology is all around us. The question is,...
Brokers are an integral piece of the retail puzzle A decade ago, the job of a broker was straightforward: to serve as a liaison between stores and distributors—and to sell, sell, sell. There was, in fact, plenty of business to be had. “I’d literally go into a store with a...
How packaging exports are helping natural products go green. According to Pike Research, sustainable packaging will comprise nearly a third of the packaging market by 2014, which equates to about a $170-billion industry (1). This growth is significant, considering that sustainable packaging had just a 21% market share in 2009.
Suppliers offer insight into the latest industry trends and regulatory issues Natural ingredients suppliers are arguably some of the most knowledgeable folks about natural products. They are, literally and figuratively, the source of the industry and its inner working gears. In this article, several suppliers offer insight into some of...
Contract manufacturers enhance their business models in a competitive market Contract manufacturers uphold a major portion of the natural products industry, allowing companies to be innovative and flourish in a variety of market climates. Steve Holtby, president and CEO of Soft Gel Technologies, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, says, "Companies usually...
In 2010, natural flavors and colors will bring the exotic to everyday. After a tough economic year in 2009, consumers are searching for ways to add small indulgences to their diets in the New Year. Many have resolved to cook in their own homes, rather than dining out, creating a...
As world leaders in innovation, science, technology and certainly in the application of these advancements to nutrition and health, we could certainly do much better when it comes to selling our great products in export markets. A walk through the aisles at the specialty and supermarket chains in the...
It’s 3:00 on a Friday afternoon and most of the key management is off-site at a meeting. A uniformed (and unexpected) team of people enters the lobby and introduces themselves to the receptionist as U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials, here to conduct an inspection. Would your staff...
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