In the nutraceutical market, botanicals are often thought of only as herbs, but the term may encompass a wide spectrum of plants, including algae and fungi. Many plant foods have been shown to have medicinal properties and health benefits, and we are joined by Professor Anna-Rita Bilia from the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research to discuss some of the more interesting medicinal plants out there and the challenges botanicals face in the EU regulatory framework. To learn more about botanicals, you can download our Vitafoods Insights Digital Magazine—The Increasing Complexity of Simple Plant Life—and make sure you attend Vitafoods Europe from the 9th to 11th May.

Healthy INSIDER Podcast 52: ‘Natural’ Claims in Cosmetics Industry by Natural Products INSIDER

Healthy INSIDER Podcast 52: ‘Natural’ Claims in Cosmetics Industry by Natural Products INSIDER

There are plenty of sports hydration products on the market, but they aren’t quite right for everyone. With the aim of creating a product to prevent and combat mild to moderate dehydration from active lifestyles and physical performance, James Mayo set out to mix his own electrolyte drink with the help of brother Tom, and wife Dr Blanca. To learn more about sports nutrition, make sure you attend Vitafoods Europe 9 – 11 May – register now.

There are plenty of sports hydration products on the market, but they aren’t quite right for everyone. With the aim of creating a product to prevent and combat mild to moderate dehydration from active lifestyles and physical performance, James Mayo set out to mix his own electrolyte drink with the help of brother Tom, and wife Dr Blanca. To learn more about sports nutrition, make sure you attend Vitafoods Europe 9 – 11 May – register now.

Numerous studies show that omega-3s offer health benefits at every stage of life and the omega-3 category has seen phenomenal growth over the past twenty years. The range of omega-3 products has never been more diverse but there’s a disconnect between consumer awareness and regular consumption. Ellen Schutt, Communications Director at GOED Omega-3 reveals insight into the importance of omega-3s and the industry surrounding them. Schutt will also be speaking at the Education Programme at Vitafoods Europe 9 to 11 May—register now.

Numerous studies show that omega-3s offer health benefits at every stage of life and the omega-3 category has seen phenomenal growth over the past twenty years. The range of omega-3 products has never been more diverse but there’s a disconnect between consumer awareness and regular consumption. Ellen Schutt, Communications Director at GOED Omega-3 reveals insight into the importance of omega-3s and the industry surrounding them. Schutt will also be speaking at the Education Programme at Vitafoods Europe 9 to 11 May—register now.

In the United States, claims for supplement products are governed by two federal agencies—FDA and FTC—but they want different things. FDA polices claims to ensure they are fit for the product that carries the claim. FTC isn’t concerned with product type, but enforces that claims are truthful (not misleading). To add to the confusion, a study may satisfy FTC’s demands, but may not be able to support a claim in FDA’s eyes. To help sort out claims substantiation, attorney Justin Prochnow, shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP, discusses these complexities with Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, at Natural Products Expo West 2017.

In the United States, claims for supplement products are governed by two federal agencies—FDA and FTC—but they want different things. FDA polices claims to ensure they are fit for the product that carries the claim. FTC isn’t concerned with product type, but enforces that claims are truthful (not misleading). To add to the confusion, a study may satisfy FTC’s demands, but may not be able to support a claim in FDA’s eyes. To help sort out claims substantiation, attorney Justin Prochnow, shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP, discusses these complexities with Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, at Natural Products Expo West 2017.

Politically, the United States is in a time of uncertainty with agency leadership positions being filled, budgets being adjusted and enforcement questions rising. However, the organic industry should see this as a time of opportunity, according to Bob Anderson, senior trade advisor, Organic Trade Association (OTA), and principal, Sustainable Strategies LLC. Anderson gave his insights on the organic industry, which spans 50 years, at the education session “The Political Outlook for Organic” at Natural Products Expo West in March 2017.