Ingredients for Joint HealthPosted May 3, 2012 in
ReportMany consumers are turning to natural products to address joint pain that comes from general “wear and tear” and even reduce inflammation. Natural ingredients generally address joint pain in one of two ways: they either try to build the cartilage that's been destroyed or they focus on reducing the ...MoreMORE INFO
Special Report: Nutrition Innovation TrendsPosted April 24, 2012 in
ReportProducts that offer on-the-go nutrition, such as chewables and chocolate, will be hot sellers this year, joined by vegan capsules, condition-specific omega-3 formulas, sexual health products and supplements for yoga practitioners. Manufacturers that aren't already offering products in these areas ...MoreMORE INFO
The State of GMP CompliancePosted April 18, 2012 in
ReportThe good manufacturing practice regulation is now effective for all sizes of dietary supplement manufacturers and other related businesses. While some companies have already been through an FDA GMP audit inspection, others are still working to become compliant before FDA comes to inspect. Companies ...MoreMORE INFO
100% Ingredient Identification TestingPosted March 26, 2012 in
ReportWhile 100% ingredient identification is necessary to meet regulatory requirements and ensure product quality, there is continued non-compliance and a lack of understanding of how this can affect a company's risk, value and growth. INSIDER fielded an online questionnaire on the topic to our readers ...MoreMORE INFO
The Cost of Quality: Development, Implementation and OperationPosted March 7, 2012 in
ReportQuality control is a comprehensive program of ensuring consistent, accurate operational results. It is a system and culture that must infuse every aspect of a business. As such, deciphering costs, initial and ongoing, can be difficult and certainly requires consideration of all available data. In ...MoreMORE INFO
Ingredients for Improved Weight ManagementPosted March 1, 2012 in
ReportThe problem with overweight and obesity is no secret. Diet and weight management/loss products have long been popular with consumers, and manufacturers are untiring in their efforts to stay in front of the market with innovative, cutting-edge products based on the latest research. Such ingredients ...MoreMORE INFO
Market Trends in Weight ManagementPosted March 1, 2012 in
ReportObesity and overweight issues are no longer just an American problem, as Western cultures have exported bad diet choices and sedentary lifestyles to traditionally healthier countries. However, this also opens global market opportunities for weight management products in different formats. ...MoreMORE INFO
Clinical Research InvestmentPosted February 27, 2012 in
ReportWith regulatory agencies, consumer watchdog groups and an increasingly competitive industry landscape raising the bar, companies must take a proactive approach to developing the clinical research that substantiates the safety and efficacy of their ingredients and finished products if they wish to ...MoreMORE INFO
Weight Management Ingredients Buyers GuidebookPosted February 13, 2012 in
ReportThe possible approaches to managing weight are numerous. While the two main strategies are taking in fewer calories or burning more calories, satiety, appetite, macronutrient (fat, carbs) absorption and metabolic rate are among the focused methods of weight management. Fortunately, there are a ...MoreMORE INFO
Contract Manufacturing InsightsPosted January 13, 2012 in
ReportThroughout the dietary supplement supply chain, companies are increasingly looking to manage their risk, optimize value and ensure finished products meet consumers' expectations for quality, efficacy and bioavailability. Contract manufacturers fill a need for a one-stop shop that passes regulatory ...MoreMORE INFO
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