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6 steps companies can take to “do good” and expand their appeal to modern consumers

29-Nov-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

Modern Americans expect much more from food companies today than they did in the past -- now not only do they want food that is better for them, but they want products that also are better for society and the planet.

CRN exploring development of registry of dietary supplements

03-Nov-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

The Board of the Council for Responsible Nutrition has adopted the proposal to move forward with a registry of dietary supplements, which could be a relatively quick process if an existing database can be ‘massaged’ to fit the criteria.

New liposome manufacturer says process is more 'natural,' needing no added heat, pressure or solvents

25-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

A new supplier of liposomal delivery systems has entered the market based on a ‘more natural’ approach the assembly of these structures, the founder said.

Planning ahead is the panacea for wildcrafting supply uncertainty, experts say

11-Jun-2015 By Hank Schultz

Securing supply chains in the face of wildcrafting uncertainty presents no new challenges, experts in the field have said. The fable of the ant and the grasshopper applies: plan ahead, and you’ll come out ahead.

Goal for IPA to become more agile, vocal in promoting probiotics, new director says

23-Mar-2015 By Hank Schultz

After a months-long interregnum, George Paraskevakos, the new executive director of the International Probiotics Association, formally takes up the reins pledging that the organization will become more agile and vocal in defending and promoting the ingredients.

NOW Foods’ Secrist on the need for greater transparency and why brokers are ‘the bane of the industry’

17-Mar-2015 By Stephen Daniells

The recent NY AG probe has kick-started some industry organizations to say self-policing needs to be better, and transparency needs to come to the fore, says Aaron Secrist from NOW Foods.

CRN’s Mister on DSHEA’s ‘monumental anniversary’, companies choosing a side, and the critical role of contract manufacturers for GMP compliance

20-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

The 20th anniversary of the Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act (DSHEA) is ‘monumental’, says Steve Mister from the CRN, but the industry shouldn’t rest on its laurels too long. ‘The important thing is to figure out what change is necessary to...