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Things You Need to Hear
Published June 1, 2009
True to his word, President Obama is "cleaning house" and this industry is on his list. Just in the last six weeks, millions of dollars of products have been seized, destroyed or recalled due to either containing questionable substances or causing se… Read More »
The Intersection of Hope and Fear
Published March 1, 2009
A feeling of cautious optimism seems to dominate today's nutraceuticals market. On one hand, companies are hopeful about areas such as stevia, omega 3s, probiotics and superfruits. At the same time, they are keeping a watchful eye on FDA and how it p… Read More »
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
By Rebecca Wright
Published October 1, 2008
One industry's loss is another industry's gain, at least that's usually the case when it comes to pharma vs. nutraceuticals. When big, bad pharma takes it on the chin, nutraceutical companies are usually waiting in the wings to say, "I told you so,"… Read More »
Keep Your Eye on the Ball?
Published March 1, 2008
The last several months have been topsy-turvy for the sports world, especially in the baseball arena. Following the release of the Mitchell Report last December - which turned the spotlight on scores of Major League Baseball (MLB) players who alleged… Read More »
The Best of Times in the Worst of Times
Published December 1, 2007
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, the industry continued to undergo an exercise in patience as it awaited the "impending" release of final GMPs. Instead, it witnessed the passing of a new law pertaining to adverse event reportin… Read More »
Reading Between the Lines
Published October 1, 2007
In mid-September, I attended a good manufacturing practice (GMP) seminar organized by the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA), Salt Lake City, UT. Not only did this seminar offer a comprehensive overview of the re… Read More »
The Wild World of Wellness
Published September 1, 2007
The world of wellness touches many markets, not just food and dietary supplements. From massage chairs to household cleaning products to personal care, the desire to maintain a certain degree of "wellness" personally, professionally and within the fa… Read More »
It
By Rebecca Wright
Published July 1, 2007
The melamine scandal is an event that will be remembered for years to come as one that changed not only how the ingredient industry operates, but also how consumers view the industry at large. Think of it as an event that helped unveil the ugly side… Read More »
Top 10 Predictions for 2007
Published January 1, 2007
10. It's no secret that consumers have become quite complex. Those that read National Geographic don't necessarily listen to National Public Radio or have an interest in joining the Sierra Club-they might listen to Howard Stern and not have a care in… Read More »
Hitting Bottom
Published December 1, 2006
More regulation is not only a possibility, but most certainly a reality for the future of dietary supplements and functional foods. Let's start with dietary supplements. Authorities, from Congress to FDA to FTC and down the line, in my opinion, have… Read More »
Cross Your Fingers
Published December 1, 2005
It has to be scary, not knowing what lies ahead. But unfortunately this is how the nutraceuticals industry will exit 2005, without closure to many issues still on the table. First and foremost is the matter of dietary supple… Read More »
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