Nutritional Outlook Vol. 20 No. 1

February 17, 2017

In the U.S., there has been strong interest in super-premium, single-serve formulations.

February 16, 2017

FDA draft guidance has given the sodium-reduction movement new life, and ingredients old and new are rising to the challenge.

February 15, 2017

The latest innovations in supplement equipment allow for faster and more efficient production.

February 14, 2017

Marketers are finding new opportunities to teach consumers about the benefits of immune-health products.

February 14, 2017

These crucial dietary nutrients protect the human eye from blue light–induced damage. 

February 10, 2017

Last year, the EU Commission authorized a new Article 13.5 health claim stating that when non-digestible carbohydrates are used as sugar replacers, these ingredients can induce a lower postprandial blood glucose rise compared to food and drinks containing sugar.

February 09, 2017

A new FTC enforcement policy means homeopathic products may be harder to market going forward.

February 04, 2017

That empty space in your chip bag or other product packages? It may serve a purpose, but that might not stop consumers from suing you.

February 01, 2017

Regulatory controversy may continue to follow hemp CBD, vinpocetine, and kratom this year.

January 30, 2017

Prebiotic insiders insist that the category could take off in the next few years as more consumers begin embracing the health benefits of prebiotics.

January 27, 2017

As calcium sales continue to slip and magnesium sales continue to rise, at least one expert believes the day will come when magnesium overtakes calcium as the bestselling standalone mineral supplement.

January 27, 2017

Of all the ingredients at risk of adulteration in 2017, ginkgo is perhaps one of the most vulnerable.

January 26, 2017

In 2017, probiotic-industry leaders are taking steps to protect their market position by ensuring that bad actors aren’t misleading consumers with mislabeled products.

January 25, 2017

“Energy” has now moved ahead as the number-two reason why Americans who use dietary supplements say they take supplements in the first place, so it’s not surprising to see sales of vitamin B12 growing in all retail channels.

January 23, 2017

From the Trump administration to state attorneys general and the FDA/FTC, here are the key regulatory issues industry leaders are watching in 2017

January 21, 2017

Adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha are making waves in supplement products for stress relief with support from recent research.

January 19, 2017

Strong sales growth and promising research make boswellia and turmeric two of the most promising Ayurvedic herbs to watch this year.

January 18, 2017

Tensions between dairy proteins and plant proteins are heating up, but which category stands to gain the most in 2017?

January 12, 2017

As Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the United States next week, Nutritional Outlook asks industry experts how his presidency could change the face of dietary-supplement contract manufacturing.

January 09, 2017

Experts predict 2017’s hottest flavors.