Direct selling supplements giant Herbalife aims to expand its manufacturing footprint dramatically over the next two-to-four years as it steps up plans to make more of its products in-house.
The number of Americans concerned about their weight and making efforts to lose weight has hit a new low, according to a new survey from the International Food Information Council (IFIC).
Vitamin D penetration has jumped 50% in the past two years in the US, according to a new survey of 6000 supplement buyers conducted by product tester and market scrutineer, ConsumerLab.com, that also recorded dwindling herbal interest.
One of the greatest areas of growth in the weight management category is fat burners, but consumers are also incredibly skeptical of the claims attached, says a leading industry analyst.
Novel technology allows KD-Pharma, the fully-owned subsidiary of health care products company Bioseutica, to produce what it claims to be the market’s safest and highest quality omega-3 concentrations.
Consumers are reading nutrition labels more often but are increasingly skeptical of front-of-pack health claims, such as ‘high fiber’ or ‘low fat’, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) survey.
More than 80 percent of registered dietitians consider most Americans have gaps in their diets that can be filled with vitamins and other dietary supplements, according to new research from the Life...supplemented 2009 Healthcare Professionals (HCP) Impact...
Most Canadians use on-pack nutrition labeling as their primary source of nutritional information but many need to interpret it better, according to a study from the Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition.
The large majority of American consumers are ready to embrace nutrigenomics, according to a recent survey that gauged views on the concept of personalized nutrition.
Heart health, weight loss and cancer protection are the top three health concerns that Americans try to address through their diets, according to a new survey.
Whole grains, fiber and protein are top of the list for consumers looking to improve their diets by eating more of a specific type of food, according to a new survey of Americans’ approach to functional foods.
Facebook is by far the most popular social media network amongst US consumers, although the value of such networks for brand promotion has not yet been maximized, suggests a new survey.
The prevalence of obesity for African Americans is 51 percent higher than for white Americans, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Functional and fortified foods make up the biggest portion of the Brazilian health and wellness market, with growth of eight percent in 2007 and sales in excess of $4bn, according to Euromonitor.
North America and Eastern Europe are the two fastest growing markets for probiotic products, recording more than triple the growth rates seen in the most mature markets for the healthy bacteria, according to Danisco.
Consumer research by ingredients firm Tate & Lyle reveals that over half of Brazilian consumers are looking for healthier eating options, with areas of focus being weight management and digestion.
Tate & Lyle research has found more than half of Americans want more than regularity from their fiber intake – they want higher levels and better taste.
Condition-specific products make up almost one-third of all US nutritional supplement sales, led by joint health and calcium, according to a new market report.
The US health and wellness sector surged 15 percent in 2007 and
broached the $100bn mark for the first time, according to the
Natural Marketing Institute (NMI).
There is still a long way to go in educating consumers on which
nutrients support which systems in the body indicates a new survey
from the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC).
The majority of American consumers are still against the idea of
eating products derived from cloned animals, although confidence
levels shoot up if these products are deemed safe by the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA).
Energy drinks last year stormed the US beverage market,
outperforming all other categories, while one sports drink inched
its way into the nation's top five trade marks by displacing a
popular soda brand, according to a new report.
Taste preference and familiarity remain the most important drivers
behind peoples' breakfast choices, according to a new study by
market researcher the NPD Group.
Profits are up at Balchem Corporation following the announcement of
its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, and the group
reported nutritional products formed an important part of this
growth.
A declining US baby food market could receive a significant boost
from products that focus on infant weight control, as well as
premium baby goods and 'all natural' items, according to a new
report by Mintel.
A recent study found 88 percent of participants had better sleep
after taking Next Pharmaceuticals' Seditol - findings that could
encourage use of the blend of botanical extracts over drugs.
Family health and nutrition concerns are increasingly influencing
household food purchases in the US, according to a new study by the
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Prevention magazine.
Canada-based Neptune Technologies has announced results from a
clinical trial that reports a daily dose of its krill oil can lower
bad cholesterol levels by 34 per cent and boost good cholesterol by
44 per cent.
Since it started offering its Cholevel IP (identity preserved)
soy-derived phytosterols last year, Chinese health ingredients
supplier Fenchem has seen exports to Europe and the United States
soar to such an extent that it now claims...
Zila Nutraceuticals felt the pinch of lower Ester-C sales in the US
in Q1 2006, when net revenues fell by 15 percent. But the company
expects strong sales on the international front to restore it to
its growth trajectory before the...
The heart health benefits of unsaturated fatty acids over trans-
and saturated fats have long been recognized, but now a study at
Pennsylvania State University indicates that polyunsaturated fatty
acids (PUFAs) could lower cholesterol...
A new survey reconfirms that elderly people are the most prolific
users of dietary supplements, but warns they may be exposed to
dangerous interactions with prescription drugs if they do not
discuss them with their doctor, writes...
The latest LOHAS consumer trends study suggests that a healthy spin
may no longer be enough to lure people to new food and beverage
products. Marketers may need to take another look at strategies for
capturing the attention of this...
Three officers of Reliv International have raised the funds they
needed to settle their tax bills by selling a proportion of their
holdings back to the company.
Over the past year Cyanotech has had to contend with the impact of
poor weather conditions on sales and the cost of necessary
maintenance and expansion programs - and still managed to achieve
sales broadly in line with the previous...
Reliv International has declared a dividend of $0.035 per share,
following a 21 percent increase in income from operations to $3.4
million for the first three months of fiscal 2005.
Food manufacturers who are still not convinced that they need to
start taking a healthier approach should heed a recent survey by
the GMA, writes Philippa Nuttall.
A solid business plan and an international outlook has delivered
another set of bumper full year results for Reliv International,
with operating profit up 21.8 percent to $8.98 million from $7.37
million in 2003 and a 26 percent increase...
Health-conscious consumers are increasingly opting for organic
packaged foods over natural foods and beverages, suggests a new
report from the National Marketing Institute (NMI).
Supplement giant NBTY yesterday published its Q4 results, showing a
33 percent rise in profit on the back of an increase in wholesale
supplement sales.
St Louis based Reliv International, a manufacturer and marketer of
nutritional supplements, has posted positive global results for the
second fiscal quarter of 2004.
The newly formed non-for-profit health group Partnership for
Essential Nutrition announced that it has carried out a review that
shows low-carb diets can be dangerous, even deadly, for people's
health.
