FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK
Marketers making microbiome claims should take lesson from ORAC debacle
Without care, the dietary supplement industry runs the risk of turning the word ‘microbiome’ into a synonym for shoddy marketing and weak science.
Archives for January 4, 2019
Personalization, artificial intelligence among top trends for 2019
The year is new and many people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no different, and here are five more of our Top 10 big issues that will impact the dietary supplements industry in 2019.
FDA supplement industry functions on hold during shutdown; backlog foreseen
The federal government shutdown has thrown a wrench into the works of the Food and Drug Administration. While food safety might not have been compromised, many of the agency’s more routine assignments are on hold and it may take months to catch up.
Vitamin Shoppe continues aggressive push into the keto market
The Vitamin Shoppe continues to stake its claim in the keto market, this time by announcing a National Keto Day.
Redcon1 expands distribution in military channel
Roughly 38% of sports nutrition brand Redcon1’s core consumers are active or former military members, “so they play an important role in our business,” said company founder and CEO Aaron Singerman.
January detox diets might actually hurt your liver, warns health adviser
People could be causing more harm than good to their bodies' natural toxin-fighting abilities through so-called 'detox diets' oft promoted during this post-Christmas period, according to a health and wellness adviser.