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Slide Show: Digesting the Market

The who, what, where and why of the digestive health market is just as important for product manufacturers looking to launch into the category as it is for established players. Datamonitor research explores who is buying what, where the hot markets are and what motivates ...More
February 7, 2012
Posted in Galleries
Kemin's AssuriTEA™ Green Affirmed GRAS

Kemin self-affirmed its AssuriTEA™ Green ingredient is GRAS (generally recognized as safe) under the conditions of use proposed by the company. An independent panel of scientific experts evaluated available data and unanimously found a scientific basis to allow AssuriTEA ...More
February 3, 2012
Posted in News
A Girl's Best Friend

Women are more interested in health and prevention than men, making them a key demographic for natural products manufacturers. They are also more willing to educate themselves on products they choose for themselves and their families, so manufacturers should use marketing ...More
January 25, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles
Cargill ~ Oliggo-Fiber® Inulin

Cargill launched its Oliggo-Fiber® inulin, a natural, ‘invisible’ soluble fiber that allows food and beverage manufacturers to discretely add fiber to a wide selection of products ...More
January 23, 2012
Posted in News
Why the Digestion Market Isn't Exploding

With all the consumer interest and need, it seems the market for digestive health products would be skyrocketing, but regulatory actions and distrust of health marketing claims has kept sales in check. ...More
January 17, 2012 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Blog
Drivers in the US Women’s Health Market

Ingredients marketed to women, such as iron, calcium, vitamin D, folic acid, soy and cranberry, are slated for growth in the United States, spurred by the increase of female-specific conditions, raising cost of health care and increasing research activity. ...More
January 11, 2012 By Kaushik Ramakrishnan Shankar
Posted in Articles
Enzymotec Nets Australian Patent for Omega-Sterol Ingredient

Hybrid phytosterol-omega-3 ingredient is patented for use as a functional food for diabetics. ...More
December 15, 2011
Posted in News
Mature Aloe Vera Market Needs Fresh Standards

Aloe is everywhere—in beverages, supplements, cosmeceuticals, and more—so we'd expect understanding of the plant's different forms and species is wide spread. However, even FDA's recent toxicity study was conducted on a form that's rarely used in finished goods. Perhaps the ...More
December 14, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles
Wegner Named Main Street Ingredients Ops Director

Shawn Wegner is the new director of operations for Main Street Ingredients, following the retirement of Rudy Rott from his position as the company’s vice president of operations. Wegner, Main Street’s plant manager since 2008, is replacing Rott, a 30-year industry veteran ...More
November 21, 2011
Posted in Blog
Nutrition's Emerald City

Green is the new gold. It connotes the Emerald City of nutrition—foods and beverages fortified with good-for-you greens that boost their nutritional profile. From chlorella to cereal grasses, green foods offer an array of nutrients as well as unique challenges in the ...More
November 14, 2011 By Alissa Marrapodi
Posted in Articles