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.

As living organisms, probiotics are different from other types of ingredients used in supplements, such as botanicals and vitamins; yet, probiotics are subject to the same regulatory requirements. In this episode, Ivan Wasserman, partner

As living organisms, probiotics are different from other types of ingredients used in supplements, such as botanicals and vitamins; yet, probiotics are subject to the same regulatory requirements. In this episode, Ivan Wasserman, partner

Healthy INSIDER Podcast 46: The Opportunities in Functional Beverage Market by Natural Products INSIDER

Healthy INSIDER Podcast 46: The Opportunities in Functional Beverage Market by Natural Products INSIDER

Informa’s Global Health & Nutrition Network, publisher of Natural Products INSIDER, recently launched Food Insider Journal, a new brand focused on clean label strategy and formulation, and how the shift to simple and natural is affecting the food and beverage market. Each month, a new digital journal will explore macro issues impacting the food and beverage industry, diving into how issues like clean label, functional ingredients and labeling considerations are connected to desired market outcomes. In this episode, Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, and Judie Bizzozero, editor, Food Insider Journal discuss the hot topic of non-GMO, including its relation to organic, and examine the market opportunity for the fast-growing dairy segment.

Informa’s Global Health & Nutrition Network, publisher of Natural Products INSIDER, recently launched Food Insider Journal, a new brand focused on clean label strategy and formulation, and how the shift to simple and natural is affecting the food and beverage market. Each month, a new digital journal will explore macro issues impacting the food and beverage industry, diving into how issues like clean label, functional ingredients and labeling considerations are connected to desired market outcomes. In this episode, Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, and Judie Bizzozero, editor, Food Insider Journal discuss the hot topic of non-GMO, including its relation to organic, and examine the market opportunity for the fast-growing dairy segment.

Science exploring the bacterium bacillus has been around for a long time, but it’s probiotic effect on humans is relatively new, research wise, compared to other strains such as lactobacillus and bifidobacterium. But the emerging studies show its benefits to digestive health, and a possible “prebiotic” effect to boost other probiotics in the digestive tract. In this episode, Christopher Penet, vice president at BIO-CAT; Steve Lamb, Ph.D., technical director at Bio-Cat Microbials; and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, discuss bacillus.

Science exploring the bacterium bacillus has been around for a long time, but it’s probiotic effect on humans is relatively new, research wise, compared to other strains such as lactobacillus and bifidobacterium. But the emerging studies show its benefits to digestive health, and a possible “prebiotic” effect to boost other probiotics in the digestive tract. In this episode, Christopher Penet, vice president at BIO-CAT; Steve Lamb, Ph.D., technical director at Bio-Cat Microbials; and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, discuss bacillus.

Plant proteins and personalized nutrition, blue screen eye support and bacillus probiotics, and ashwagandha and adaptogens. All these trends and more were on display on the Natural Products Expo West/Engredea trade show floor. In this episode, Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief; Rachel Adams, managing editor; and Heather Granato, vice president of content, Informa Exhibitions; dish on the top trends they saw at Expo West 2017.