Ingredients

News and trends about ingredients suppliers, an essential part of the natural products supply chain.

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Study: Transparency increases brand loyalty among grocery shoppers

Sep 20, 2018

Research from Label Insight and Food Marketing Institute found that customers trust transparent brands and will pay extra for products that provide more information.

Informa names seventh annual SupplySide CPG Editor’s Choice Award finalists

Sep 18, 2018

These top CPG products have been named for innovation and market impact.

Activated charcoal heats up the natural beauty category

Sep 12, 2018

Activated charcoal is hot in nontoxic personal care. Is it all smoke in mirrors or is this functional ingredient transforming the clean beauty industry? We take a look at growth of product launches at Natural Products expo, plus how retailers are...

Vitamin D media bias clouds the issue

Aug 30, 2018

Why is the New York Times hating on vitamin D?

Esca Bona ingredient trend series: Adaptogens

Aug 30, 2018

Adaptogenic herbs have been a staple of ancient healing techniques from Ayurveda to Traditional Chinese Medicine. These botanicals help the body adapt to physical and mental stress, and include products including ashwagandha, holy basil and...

Healthnotes acquired by TraceGains is play in synergy plan to expand services

Aug 27, 2018

Healthnotes focused on the dietary supplement ingredient world while TraceGains had a large food and beverage business. Combined, the two teams plan to expand in both.

FDA warns drug manufacturer marketing CBD products

Aug 23, 2018

The July 31 warning letter reflects FDA's continuing concern over the marketing of CBD products—including supplements—to treat diseases like cancer and schizophrenia without agency drug approval.

Transforming energy drinks with natural, organic ingredients

Aug 16, 2018

Natural, functional beverages—without too much caffeine or sugar—are driving growth in the energy drink market.

Esca Bona ingredient trend series: Ancient grains

Aug 16, 2018

Ancient grains are both a stable player and a new innovator in food and beverage categories across the board. Featuring variety in color, flavor, texture and taste, the nutrient-dense “pseudo grains” quinoa, flax and chia play directly into trends...

How a supplier can get the most from Natural Products Expo East

Aug 08, 2018

All it takes is a little prep.