A sluggish economy has seemingly had little influence on consumer supplement purchasing habits, according to the most recent consumer survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., which found more than 71% of consumers continued to buy supplements despite the economic downturn. Read More »

Beverage Manufacturers Slow to Respond to Chinese Consumers

Published April 25, 2012

Consumers are ready for healthier alternatives but companies have yet to fulfill this demand. Read More »

Local Trumps Organic

Published April 25, 2012

It seems like just yesterday natural and organic was the hot ticket, but local is quickly becoming a consumer favorite, as locally-sourced products are becoming more popular at grocery stores and restaurants alike. According to recent Mintel r… Read More »

CDC Issues Mixed Assessment of U.S. Vitamin Intake

Published April 25, 2012

Consumers have good levels of vitamins A and D and folate, but fall short in other areas. Read More »

USP Creates Database of Foods Most Prone to Adulteration

Published April 25, 2012

In new research published in the April Journal of Food Science, analyses of the first known public database compiling reports on food fraud and economically motivated adulteration in food highlights the most fraud-prone ingredients in the food… Read More »

Protein Crucial in Children’s Breakfasts

Published April 25, 2012

A protein-rich breakfast plays a key role increasing satiety and energy, and according to new research presented at IFT Wellness 12 in Chicago, IL, it should be an essential breakfast component for school-aged children, as it does a better job… Read More »

CRN and FMI Debut Tool for Pharmacists

Published April 24, 2012

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) are embarking on a joint mission to remind pharmacists about their legal obligations when selling dietary supplements in a retail setting by adding an insert page spec… Read More »

Satiety Pudding Put to the Test

By Joanna Cosgrove, Online Editor

Published April 23, 2012

NEWtritious begins clinical study of its Kherb Appeal appetite suppressant pudding. Read More »

Sheraton Adds Color to its Guest Plates

By Joanna Cosgrove, Online Editor

Published April 19, 2012

Hotel chain launches 'Color Your Plate' balanced meal options menu. Read More »

The Sauce Market Gets Spicy

Published April 17, 2012

Activity in the diverse prepared sauces market is heating up. Spanninga wide range of different product types, including pasta sauces, cooking sauces, bottled and table sauces and condiments,and salad sauces and dressings, market research from Innova… Read More »

Schiff Nutrition Acquires Airborne

Published April 16, 2012

Salt Lake City, UT-based Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., has acquired Airborne, Inc., for $150 million in cash, according to a press release issued by Schiff. “Schiff is focused on building premium brands and leading in… Read More »

An Interview with Marc St-Onge

By Sheldon Baker

Published April 13, 2012

Marc St-Onge is the founder and CEO of Ascenta. He is a renowned expert in the field of omega-3 and formulator of the Ascenta product line. St-Onge passionately pursues the goal of establishing Ascenta as a world leader in health, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Read More »

U.S. Food Bar Trends

Published April 13, 2012

Beyond traditional granola bars, food bars have created niche opportunities in many market categories spanning breakfast, meal replacement and snack bars. According to a new Packaged Facts report, the $5.7 billion U.S. retail market for food bars can be split into two broad categories: cereal/granola bars and energy/nutrition bars. Read More »

Boosting Chemotherapy with Antioxidants

By Joanna Cosgrove, Online Editor

Published April 12, 2012

NIH study finds certain antioxidants are capable of killing treatment-resistant cancer cells. Read More »

Protein an Important Part of Children’s Breakfasts

Published April 12, 2012

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