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USP FCC Comment Period Opens

The 2012 edition features numerous updates and additions, including proposed sections for stevia glycosides and probiotics ...More
December 23, 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
Image Gallery: NOW Foods Facility

An INSIDER view into the NOW Foods manufacturing facility, which produces dietary supplement, functional food, personal care and sports nutrition products. ...More
November 9, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Sports Nutrition
Freshen Up: Marketing Less Processed Foods

Fresh packaging and convenience, coupled with fewer, simpler--and rough--ingredients goes a long way to help marketers reach today's health-conscious consumers. ...More
November 9, 2011 By Jeff Hilton
Posted in Blog
Understanding the Economies of Outsourcing

Outsourcing Contract Manufacturing: SOP Moving Forward?: For a dietary supplement brand, the decision to outsource its manufacturing is a choice to contract out a vital aspect of that organization. Consultant Mark Becker explores key questions to ask, how to audit potential ...More
November 4, 2011
Posted in Digital Issues, Contract Manufacturing
Polyphenol Processing

Building foods, beverages and supplements that contain the health-benefits of polyphenols means manufacturers must contend with absorption, stability, taste, color and safety issues. ...More
October 17, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles
Flavorchem® ~ Flavor Masking Agents

Flavorchem introduced a line of flavor masking agents. ...More
October 5, 2011
Posted in News
AIDP Inc. ~ enVantec™

AIDP Inc. introduced enVantec™, a new patented microencapsulation process. ...More
October 5, 2011
Posted in News
Image Gallery: Sabinsa Corp.

Sabinsa’s contract manufacturing facility in Utah offers more than 42,000 square feet of production and laboratory space, all fully compliant with dietary supplement cGMPs and global standards for food safety. ...More
September 29, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Contract Manufacturing
Meyer and Sons Inc. ~ Meyer Kwik-Klean Rotary Airlock

Meyer and Sons Inc. introduced its Meyer Kwik-Klean® series of rotary airlock feeders. ...More
September 9, 2011
Posted in News