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Eurotrends: Europe Vs. North America

Differences between these regions often influence the acceptance or rejection of foods, dietary ingredients and supplements.

Features

Color Me Sweet!

In the natural sweetener race, ‘green’ is a surprisingly strong contender.

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Business Insights: Supplement Sales Increasing

Why are supplement sales rising during this economic crisis?

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Capitol Comments: NDI Notifications: To File or Not to File?

There are several important steps to take in determining whether you need to file an NDI notification.

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Quality Focus: GMP = Great Mountains of Paperwork

Looking at the trees and missing the big honkin’ forest.

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The Research Process: The Reebok/FTC Settlement

Why the details of this case are relevant to the dietary supplement industry.

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Nutraceuticals Multiverse: Proprietary Puncture: Part II

Proprietary compositions and “blends” enjoy partial insulation...but what if regulatory agencies and consumers could dereplicate them?

Editorial

Healthy Food$ = Big Busine$$

Features

Rethinking Functional Foods

Companies making products that deliver against consumers’ biggest health interests are able to create new brands and grow sales, while still charging premium prices—even in this economy.

Features

The Cardiovascular Health Market

Looking at the broader trends in cardiovascular health can help product developers plan future growth strategies.

Exclusives

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Whey Protein

Consumer interest in protein is on fire! According to the “2010 Gallup Study of Nutrient Knowledge and Consumption,” four in 10 consumers are making a strong effort to consume more protein; 55% of those trying to lose weight.

Monograph Center

Niacin Monograph

Vitamin B3 is made up of niacin (nicotinic acid) and its amide, niacinamide, and can be found in many foods, including yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, and cereal grains.