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A more sophisticated consumer base is driving the pace and direction of innovation, according to an expert who regularly helps supplement companies sample their wares in the marketplace.
Special Edition: Innovation in dietary supplements
While some say innovation in the supplement industry is trending toward simplicity, other companies have taken a different tack by applying technology to deliver on convenience.
Special Edition: Innovation in Dietary Supplements
Innovation doesn’t always concern new products on the shelf. In the past few years organizations active within the dietary supplement industry supply chain have brought forth new ideas that are transforming how botanical products are sourced, and how...
Special Edition: Innovation in Dietary Supplements
While many observers say functional food delivery modes are the wave of the future, capsules, softgels and tablets will always be the mainstay of the dietary supplement industry, and innovation is continuing even in this legacy delivery mode.
Research continues to pile up on omega-3s but within that mountain of data, gaps start to appear. Expert Kevin Tipton, PhD, told us about three areas where more research is needed: In muscle growth, in healthy aging and in brain health.
In its preliminary fiscal year end report, ChromaDex says its increased transaction revenue is ample compensation for heavy marketing expenditures and sharply higher losses.
The L-Citruline-infused Celsius Heat energy drink will soon be available nationwide in 7-Eleven stores, both franchises and corporate-owned, parent company Celsius Holdings announced yesterday.
There’s a plethora of protein powders, protein shakes, protein bars, and even protein water. Protein is obviously popular among consumers, so how do you stand out in the crowd? For Pennsylvania-based Quality Pasta Company, the answer was protein pasta.
View from the Editor's Chair
In part 2 of my two part series on innovation, I will look at innovation in delivery techniques and the rise of customization and personalization in dietary supplements.
There is huge potential for nutraceutical products with proven efficacy and substantiated health benefits to be used as ‘powerful tools’ in preventing and reversing medical conditions. But, it is vital to have proper definitions and standardised...
View from the Editor's Chair
A couple of years ago the CEOs of some of the industry’s specialist retailers were lamenting what they saw as a lack of innovation in dietary supplements, but there is much to be excited about in dietary supplements and innovation is everywhere.