The private label market has enjoyed sales growth in recent years that isn’t likely to decrease in the near future. Private label companies continue to introduce better-for-you products and more attractive packaging,all while being easier on consumers’ pockets. . . . →Read More:Private Label Quality Reputation Causes Consumers To Change Buying Habits
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Deliberate adulteration of products continues to be an issue for the dietary supplements industry and can be either economically motivated adulteration (EMA) or to intensify a desired pharmacological effect. Now a quick check is available to screen out illegal added ingredients. . . . →Read More:Speedy Adulturation Process For Nutritional Supplements Developed By NOW Foods Going where the market demands is often the source of new opportunities and new technologies. Sometimes its challenges us to re examine our existing processes and materials. When it comes to consumer products and the environment,it doesn’t always have to make things worse. . . . →Read More:Palm Oil Giving Way To Algae In Consumer Goods The U.S .Food and Drug Administration has now published the long-awaited small entity compliance guide (SECG) for very small firms under the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) for dietary supplements (21 CFR Part 111). . . . →Read More:FDA Releases cGMP Guidance for Small Business Only a small percentage of the hundreds of facilities producing drugs and dietary supplement products in China have been inspected by U.S. regulators,according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. . . . →Read More:GAO:Supplements and Drugs from China Lack Regulatory Oversight The current nutritional supplement regulatory system in place includes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),and other agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). All of these agencies have a hand in the federal oversight of dietary supplements,including safety,manufacturing,labeling and advertising of these products. . . . →Read More:Canada’s Ministry of Health Corrects Website Misinformation Regarding U.S. Supplement Regulation Maybe it would be a good idea to do a little plant DNA detective work on our entire food supply. I don’t think we’re doing any studies on the long term effects of genetically modified foods on the population,yet we continue to be experimented on without our knowledge or consent. . . . →Read More:Rare Flowers,Herbal Supplements Unmasked With Plant DNA Barcoding Sushi Anyone? At the 2010 International Food Technology conference in Chicago,attendees learned how Costco is running its food safety programs and how the federal government plans to make the nation’s food supply safer. Read more from the Natural Food Merchandiser. While there is ample room for enhanced food and consumer product safety,beware . . . →Read More:Food Safety Impacts On Industry and Consumers Consumers are making the connection between health and food. This shows up in shifting purchasing habits and powerful emotional benefits attached to enjoying food. . . . →Read More:“Change the Food,Change The Consumer Or Change The Food To Change The Consumer?” Understanding how the next generation consumes information is a key consideration in how they perceive the value of their experience with your brand or business. . . . →Read More:Customer Experience Is Your Brand | |||||
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