Royal DSM plans to buy leading fish oil supplier Ocean Nutrition Canada for $532 million. The omega-3 powerhouse is set to take on pharma, but will the deal create competition between its fish and algae omega-3 products?...More
With FDA prompting a DMAA exodus from the market, one pre-workout product that features dendrobium extract is benefitting. But while dendrobium might have some advantages over DMAA, experts suspect that some extracts might be spiked....More
The Non-GMO Project Verified seal is on a fast-track to becoming a popular label for organic shoppers—and a lucrative one for natural products manufacturers. We dive into the timeline and costs associated with the label....More
Don't let consumer packaged goods companies dominate mainstream discussion of the natural products industry. Use this road map to take charge and accelerate your sales....More
The practice of dry labbing, or approving test samples without actually doing any tests, has occurred in the supplements industry for years. Now a national TV show on the subject may provide the "seed event" to spur action on the problem....More
Despite what many U.S. consumers seem to think, their supplements' ingredients come from outside the U.S., and, increasingly, the finished products come from other countries as well....More
What do you foresee for the lutein market in 2012?
Lutein is going to be a strong ingredient in the coming year. Ever since we have been involved with lutein we have seen a steady expansion. Eye health is one of the top health concerns. Preventing AMD is one of lutein’s benefits. But I’d talk about overall eye-health because it is more encompassing....More
Sustainable ingredient sourcing, eco-labels and Fair Trade certifications give values-based businesses goals for profitability. Here's why your business should attain them....More
At consumers' expense, hungry manufacturers and suppliers are turning a profit by falsely labeling conventional goods as organic. Here's how to spot imposters....More
