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REGULATORY Industry leaders name key supplement issues in 2017 Nutritional Outlook From the Trump administration to state attorneys general and FDA/FTC, there are a number of key regulatory issues industry leaders are watching in 2017. This overview includes roundtable comments from UNPA’s Larisa Pavlick, GOED, AHPA and legal thought leaders discussing trade concerns, regulatory developments and consumer trust, among other issues. Read more→ REGULATORY
Trump's regulatory freeze could impact FSMA implementation, Nutrition Facts panel ruleNutraingredients-usa.com The Trump Administration’s regulatory freeze announced last week could significantly impact how the Nutrition Facts Label final rule and regulations related to the Food Safety Modernization Act are interpreted and enforced, even though they passed well before the memo, food and drug attorneys warn. Read more→DIETARY SUPPLEMENT CAUCUS Supplement caucus reconstitution indicates ongoing support within CongressNutraingredients-usa.com The rapid reconstitution of the Dietary Supplements Caucus in Washington shows that despite the unprecedented tumult in national politics, the support for the industry remains as strong as ever within the halls of Congress. It indicates that the message trade groups have tried to send, that the industry is ethical and vital in many communities, is resonating. Read more→LEGAL Supplement maker ceases operations in DOJ settlement; Herbalife faces SEC China anti-corruption probeNaturalProductsINSIDER Vivaceuticals Inc., doing business as Regeneca Worldwide, a supplement company that was sued by the DOJ more than a year ago, has agreed to cease operations under a settlement with the government. In other legal news, Herbalife has confirmed that it is facing a probe from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding anti-corruption compliance in China.Read coverage: DOJ forces dietary supplement maker out of business→ Herbalife facing investigation over anti-corruption compliance in China→SUPPLEMENTS RETAIL Can consumer trust help maintain competitive advantage for supplements in natural channel?NewHopeNetwork Natural retail has traditionally been the mainstay of the premium supplements segment, but a series of psychographic shifts in consumer behavior have put that at risk, according to Koeppel Direct, a direct response marketing agency, which notes that younger consumers will research products at brick and mortar locations only to buy online later. The article offers data from NBJ showing that the industry may have reached a tipping point, with more supplements now sold through mainstream channels than natural. Read more→HEMP/CBD Hemp lawyers ask for dialog with DEANaturalProductsINSIDER Lawyers for the hemp industry, who moved to block DEA’s Schedule 1 rule regarding marijuana extracts, say they are willing to enter talks with the agency. The attorneys anticipate filing an administrative petition, but this will have no time frame, so they would also like to sit down and discuss their position with DEA to help negotiate a solution. Read more→GLOBAL REGULATORY Probi eyes EFSA claim with continued success; Japanese company wins novel food approval for soybean extractNutraingredients.com Swedish probiotic player Probi will soon re-submit an EFSA dossier for iron uptake. A Japanese firm, Osaka-based Japanese Bio Science Laboratory, has won EU novel-foods approval for a blood clot-benefitting, fermented soybean extract for all groups except“pregnant and lactating women.” Probi sets sights on EFSA claim after acquisition caps exceptional financial results→ New blood: Soy bean extract wins EU approval→INNOVATION Nano supplement offers greater bioavailability; BASF partners with Nuritas on AI product; Cargill test validates phytosterol contentNutraingredients.com Pharmanex’s LifePak has introduced a nanotechnology-based supplement with CR-6 LipoNutrient nano material to make fat-soluble vitamins more bioavailable without altering function. BASF will collaborate with Irish startup Nuritas on the discovery and commercialization of novel functional peptides using DNA analysis and artificial intelligence. A new, validated test method for phytosterols,developed over a number of years by Cargill and FDA, is said to be simpler, more accurate and less prone to error in reliably determining the content of five major phytosterols. Read coverage: Special delivery: Nano’s nutrient gift presents huge potential→ Artificial intelligence: BASF partners with Nuritas on next gen functional peptides→ New validated test method for phytosterols will bolster uptake of cholesterol fighting ingredients, Cargill says→ UNPA MEMBER NEWS Applied Food Sciences opens innovation center; Vitamin Shoppe partners with Crio-Bru; Thorne Research achieves NSF Certified for Sport for three productsNewHopeNetwork, Nutraingredients-usa.com, Thorne Research Applied Food Sciences announced the grand opening of an Innovation Center in Iowa City, Iowa, tied to the University of Iowa Bioventures Center. The facility is designed to foster collaborative teams to show how advances in food science can create long-term significance for health and wellness, according to CEO Loretta Zapp. Read more→ On the surface, the recent expansion of Crio Bru’s brewing cocoa into the nutritional supplement retailer Vitamin Shoppe may not appear to be a logical fit, but the limited arrangement could expand both players’ access to new consumer bases. The retailer calls the function-packed product perfect for its customers.Read more→ Thorne Research has announced that three more of its products, Amino Complex Lemon and Berry Flavors and Ascorbic Acid has passed the requirements for NSF’s Certified for Sport certification. Certified products can bear the certified for sports mark, which ensures athletes, coaches, dietitians and consumers that the product has met NSF’s rigorous criteria.MARKETING Pharma industry launches new PR campaign to improve imageStatnews.com The drug industry is doubling down on its position that drug prices are distorted, rolling out a multimillion dollar ad campaign to repair its reputation and defend the value of medications. The ad campaign, sponsored by the Pharmaceutical Researchers of America, will be paired with events and is designed to shift public debate from drug prices to medical breakthroughs. Read more→MARKET RESEARCH Study offers insights to Gen Z; Mintel: Americans don’t trust healthy foods; adaptogens gaining market ground; cannabis boom predicted in AustraliaNewHopeNetwork, Nutraingredients-asia.com, Nutraingredients.com, Nutraingredients-usa.com Teenagers tend to be most influenced by their peers when it comes to what they buy, and they're also highly influential to their parents' purchases, according to a study from HRC Retail Advisory, which notes recognizing the differences between generation segments and understanding Generation Z will be critical to successfully target the age group. New research from Mintel suggests that only 42 percent of Americans consider their diet healthy, and overall they are generally distrusting of food brands, with only 16 percent saying they trust health claims on such products. Adaptogenic herbs, such as ashwagandha, are making inroads in supplement products as new research positions the herbs to capitalize on growing concerns over stress relief. An anticipated perfect storm in Australia, involving the recent legalization of medical cannabis and the expected approval of hemp in foods and nutrition later this year, has led to the government stopping the export of hemp products to ensure national supplies. Read coverage: 5 insights into next generation grocery shoppers→ Less than half of Americans consider their diet healthy→ 2017 ingredients to watch for food, drinks and dietary supplements: Adaptogens for stress relief→ Looming perfect storm will lead to Aussie CBD boom, pioneer predicts→RESEARCH Cranberries fight superbugs; omija addresses obesity; mushrooms for depression; curcumin supports arteries; fennugreek manages blood sugar; resveratrol for AlzheimersNewHopeNetwork, Nutraingredients-asia.com, Nutraingredients.com, Nutraingredients-usa.com Researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute used a super-high-resolute atomic-force microscope to reveal how a compound in cranberries helps block bacterial infections and may protect us from superbugs. Omija fruit ethanol extract may be helpful in fighting obesity and metabolic disorders, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance, with a phenolic compound offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, according to a new study from Korea. Bioactive compounds contained within an edible mushroom may delay or prevent the onset of neurological conditions such as depression, investigators in China have concluded. Twelve weeks of supplementation with a novel curcuminformulation may reduce arterial stiffness and pulse pressure in the brachial artery, both risk markers for cardiovascular disease, says a new study from the University of Kentucky. Researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China analyzed 10 articles studying fenugreek’s effects on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. They found that it has some hypoglycemic and cholesterol lowering benefits in diabetic and prediabetic populations. Resveratrol may help strengthen the blood-brain barrier to defend against molecules that cause inflammation, according to a new study from Georgetown University. Read coverage: Cranberries may be key defense versus superbugs→ Five flavored omija berry boasts obesity fighting potential→ The magic of mushrooms: Can this fungus help delay or prevent depression?→ Novel curcumin formulation may improve arterial health for young obese people→ Meta-analysis: Fenugreek has some blood sugar management benefits→ More evidence resveratrol may fight Alzheimer’s→ETC. Corporate responsibility in the Trump eraFastcoexist.com Here's how businesses can take a stand and bring about positive change throughout the uncertain years ahead. This article offers five ways companies can live their values in the coming years rather than waiting for things to just evolve. Provides examples of how companies can take a stand, engage employees, foster conversation and set policies for tangible goals. 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