| |
Editorial: Dr. Joshua Sharfstein at the Annual CRN Conference: Between the Lines
One of the predictable takeaways of last week's annual CRN conference was the opportunity to interact with regulatory leaders to gauge their priorities related to the industry, and to assess, what, if anything, industry should specifically and imm...
|
NPI Watch - Nov. 2, 2009 - Editorial: Dr. Joshua Sharfstein at the Annual CRN Conference: Between the Lines
One of the predictable takeaways of last week's annual CRN conference was the opportunity to interact with regulatory leaders to gauge their priorities related to the industry, and to assess, what, if anything, industry should specifically and imm...
|
Editorial: Stevia Category Entries Proliferate - How Sweet Is It?
In late 2008, the North American food and beverage industry received news that would alter the (caloric) balance of its world forever. The first stevia-derived sweetener, a product standardized to a compound called Rebaudioside-A or Reb-A had rece...
|
NPIWatch - Oct. 19, 2009 - Editorial: Stevia Category Entries Proliferate - How Sweet Is It?
Welcome to NPI Watch for the week of October 19, 2009. Headlining this week’s industry news: The FDA has warned of unapproved and illegal H1N1 drug products purchased over the internet and Nutrition Business Journal has reviewed the $25 Billion U....
|
Editorial: Musings from Expo East
We’re back from Boston and the latest industry event, Expo East, held at the Boston Convention Center last week. This was the second such event in Boston, and there’s no denying that the floor was noticeably smaller compared to a year ago. Couple ...
|
Editorial: Natural Products Industry on the Move – to Boston
Industry is on the move. This time it's literal. Later this week thousands will descend on Boston for Natural Products Expo East, an event that officially kicks of the fall show schedule and provides an opportunity for industry to gather, socializ...
|
NPIWatch - Sept. 21, 2009 - Editorial: Natural Products Industry on the Move – to Boston
Industry is on the move. This time it's literal. Later this week thousands will descend on Boston for Natural Products Expo East, an event that officially kicks of the fall show schedule and provides an opportunity for industry to gather, socializ...
|
Editorial: Fiber Revisited: New Tricks for an Old Dog?
Industry often finds itself in the great position of being able to clarify what consumers have known for decades, putting this knowledge in a current 'context' of 'health information' so that consumers can benefit from emerging science and product...
|
NPIWatch - Sept. 8, 2009 - Editorial: Fiber Revisited: New Tricks for an Old Dog?
Industry often finds itself in the great position of being able to clarify what consumers have known for decades, putting this knowledge in a current 'context' of 'health information' so that consumers can benefit from emerging science and product...
|
Editorial: A Political Front Row Seat
This past week, I had the opportunity to listen from the ‘front row’ to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) address an event here in Colorado, supporting freshmen members of Congress and talking about various subjects. I made a note to myself...
|
Editorial: View from the Summit - a Look Around the Supplement Sector
I've always found the NBJ Summit one of the most interesting experiences of the year, and last week was no exception...
|
NPIWatch - July 27, 2009 - Editorial: View from the Summit - a Look Around the Supplement Sector
Headlining this week's news: Daniel Fabricant has been named the interim Executive Director and CEO of the Natural Products Association and the U.S. nutrition industry Grew 8.7% in 2008, according to Nutrition Business Journal research.
|
Editorial: A Half Year in Perspective – Navigating Challenging Times
A week ago, the official date for compliance with supplement GMPs passed for US mid-sized companies. A couple weeks earlier, Natural Products Association CEO David Seckman announced his resignation to assume responsibilities with the Food Processi...
|
Editorial: Musings on Anaheim – Reflections on IFT 2009
Like returning to the scene of a crime (or in this case a great industry event), the recent trip to Anaheim for the 2010 IFT Conference and Expo provided an opportunity to reflect on a year half gone, opportunities ahead, and a chance to partici...
|
Editorial: Supplements in the Crosshairs
Amidst the calls for more supplement regulation, industry detractors must be watching with glee. We now see signs that stevia is being deliberately adulterated, the sports nutrition/weight loss category is reeling with the Hydroxycut recall (appar...
|