Nora Simmons

Managing Editor, Functional Ingredients Magazine/ Nutrition Business Journal

Posts by Nora Simmons

in New Hope 360 Blog May. 16, 2012

The best cold-brewed iced coffee

Want the perfect iced coffee this summer? It's getting hard to find a good cup of cold-brewed coffee these days, so here's how to make your own....More
in New Hope 360 Blog May. 10, 2012

Who controls the future of food?

Are we actively creating the future of functional foods and beverages, nutrition and supplements, or are we letting others design it for us?....More
in New Hope 360 Blog May. 2, 2012

Will vegetarian marketing save the planet?

Experts agree that reducing livestock production could have the most profound and lasting impact on reversing or slowing climate change. But how can....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Apr. 6, 2012

Is food fortification the answer to pill fatigue?

It’s time to get on the bandwagon, people. Fortification is here to stay—and we should all embrace it....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 29, 2012

New 'bacon-wrapped' coffin takes pork to the grave

Homer Simpson has more than a bacon fixation. It's a deep and abiding love. What would Homer say about the new "bacon-wrapped" coffin creation from J....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 15, 2012

Hall of Legends event better than the Oscars

Twelve industry originals were honored in the inaugural Hall of Legends event at the close of Nutracon 2012. Here are some highlights from the green....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 7, 2012

Beverage innovators: hit consumers with your best shot

Based on the attendance in the Beverage track of Nutracon 2012 alone, you can tell that this is a massively popular segment of the market—bloated....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 1, 2012

Will EFSA's new stance on probiotics influence FDA?

The European Food Safety Authority's new regulatory decision could destroy the probiotics category. Is the agency really acting in the consumer's....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Feb. 16, 2012

I broke up with coffee for Shang Tea

This life-long coffee drinker has spontaneously started craving tea as her breakfast beverage of choice. I thought I'd never choose tea over coffee,....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Feb. 2, 2012

Infographic: The science behind popular supplements

Are you a visual learner? An interactive graphic from Information is Beautiful displays scientific evidence behind the most popular supplements and....More