In order to make great probiotics, you have to do EVERYTHING right. It’s easy to think about probiotic supplements like other supplements, but they are unique in that to provide benefits, they must be alive. At any point in the process, the bacteria can be killed, so it takes...
It was back-to-back gifts for me as I left the California Gift Show, January 15–21, for the NY NOW Gift Show, February 2–6, 2014. The trends I saw in the market proves that east meets west. Metallic Collections By far the hottest and latest material spotted on both coasts is...
I’ve been talking about getting “outsidey” since the summer Outdoor Retailer Show, thanks to Frank Hugelmeyer, president of the Outdoor Industry Association. As predicted, a lot more people are talking about it, too. They are talking about when it comes to fitness, food, fashion, furniture and other categories that touch...
I made a few predictions about emerging food trends before the annual Winter Fancy Food show, held in San Francisco January 19–21. Having walked the show for three days, I can say I have found key indicators that these predictions are not only right on, but they are rapidly gaining...
3-D printing, wearable technologies and robots are all making headlines for their Jetsons-quality lifestyle implications. These are not prototypes. High tech isn’t as conceptual as it once was. I walked the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 7 to 10 in Las Vegas and I can tell...
“It had a beautiful aroma, there was something roasted, like coffee or chocolate, then a stronger smell, suggesting some fruit, perhaps dried cherries or was that coconut? Together with a note of spice, cinnamon, maybe nutmeg? The mystery substance was mesquite flour” Charles Perry, Los Angeles Times, 12 March,...
An FDA Enforcement Report for the week of November 13, 2013, requested a voluntary recall of Xylanase after the discovery September 30th, citing that products may be contaminated with Chloramphenicol. Enzymes manufactured by Advanced Enzymes in Mumbai, India may result in one of the most widespread recalls of products in...
Two flawed studies, a rehashed review, and an editorial published in the December 17 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine have attempted to discredit the value of multivitamin supplements, according to Life Extension®, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based anti-aging and longevity research organization. Both of these studies were plagued by flaws and should not discourage...
In 2010, I predicted that 2012 would be the tipping point for all things “fresh.” As a professional trendspotter, I’m always a little ahead of the curve but never too far off the mark. I’m looking forward to fresh getting the recognition it deserves in 2014. The produce industry is...
A recent statistic unveiled by Discovery Research Group highlights the need for a growing number of consumers to be vigilant about their omega-3 supplement preferences. This investigation into consumer behavior around omega-3 intake revealed that as many as 40% of consumers are looking for non-fish oil sources to meet their...
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