Market Updates

CPG Giants Commit to Phasing Out Artificial Colors

Since FDA and HHS announced plans to work with the food industry on a voluntary basis, several food brands have committed to deadlines to remove FD&C colors from their products.

Features

Propelling Innovation in Clean-Label Flavors and Colors

Regulators and consumers are pressuring brands to phase out artificial flavors and colors, paving the way for new innovations and economies of scale for natural options.

Health E-Insights

JBSL-Japan President Discusses 50 Years of Innovation and Vision for the Future

Junichiro Azuma said the company is well positioned to expand development ofnatural functional health foods like its NSK-SD nattokinase.

Columns

Solving Supplement Regulation Dysfunction with a Unified Risk-Based Framework

Congress needs to intervene and enact a risk-based approach to health, rather than artificial distinctions between conventional foods and supplements.

Columns

Where MAHA Dreams Meet MAGA Realities   

The contradictions inherent to the alliance between RFK Jr. and President Trump are on display in the recent MAHA Report on children’s health issued by HHS.

Regulations

HHS and FDA Intend to Phase Out Petroleum-Based Synthetic Dyes

FDA plans to work with the food industry on a voluntary basis to phase out commonly-used synthetic dyes by the end of next year.

Exclusives

Navigating Trade and Regulatory Disruption for Dietary Supplements

Experts at SupplySide Connect New Jersey discussed risks and opportunities, and urged industry to take action.

Exclusives

Anticipating Regulatory Changes and Challenges for Nutraceuticals in 2025

Experts from Venable, LLP discussed their outlook on the new administration, labeling rules, the fate of GRAS, and more.

Exclusives

Natural & Organic Industry Calls for Products with Purpose as Market Rallies

Will M&A activity accelerate despite economic uncertainty?

Market Updates

ADM Becomes Exclusive Distributor for Asahi Group’s Postbiotic for Stress, Mood, and Sleep

The postbiotic Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 is backed by eight human clinical trials for a variety of sleep, mood, and stress benefits.

Research

Front-of-Pack Labels Proposed by FDA May Have Opposite of Intended Effect: Study

In a University of Florida study, participants were willing to spend less on products that included a 'healthy' label without additional information.

Regulations

Non-GMO Project Launches Verification for Non-Ultraprocessed Foods

The Non-UPF Verified program will launch with its pilot phase in spring 2025.

Market Updates

Vitafoods Introduces Innovation Awards, Unveils Panel of Judges

The debut event will take place as part of the Vitafoods Europe conference in May.

Products & Ingredients

Arrabina Gains FODMAP Friendly Certification

The prebiotic fiber is now formally classified as a low-FODMAP ingredient.

Regulations

FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Label Rule For Saturated Fat, Sodium, Added Sugar Content at a Glance

The new rule aims to make it easier for consumers to see if a product has “low,” “medium,” or “high” concentrations of these nutrients.