September 2019
Clinical Nutrition: A New Market Opportunity
Clearer language and scientific documentation for product benefits could open new doors for nutraceuticals in healthcare settings.
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June 2019
Preparing for FDA’s New Era of Food Safety
Here are some insights into U.S. regulatory requirements regarding the safety of food and dietary supplements.
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April 2019
Emerging Regulatory Pathways for Nutraceuticals
Each product class offers unique options for making claims and communicating benefits to consumers and healthcare professionals.
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January 2019
Nuances of the Healthcare Institutional Nutrition Market
The opportunity for distribution of nutritional products in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes and home care is growing dramatically.
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November 2018
‘No Pain, No Gain?’ What’s the Real Story?
Supplements that can tap into the potential of heat shock proteins could potentially transform the sports nutrition industry.
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September 2018
Flavor: The New Frontier
A critical component of new product development, flavor should be integrated into the overall concept and marketing strategy.
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June 2018
Safeguarding Your Intellectual Property for Nutraceuticals
Securing patents and trademarks will help protect your brand and lead to commercial success.
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April 2018
Taking the Mystery Out of Medical Foods
There are many regulatory factors to consider. Does your product qualify?
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January 2018
Practitioner Channel: Pitfalls and Opportunities for Supplement Brands
Current trends and acquisitions in the health care practitioner channel demonstrate common pitfalls and benefits supplement brands face selling through medical professionals.
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January 2018
Expect Changes for the Nutraceutical Industry in the Year Ahead
To succeed in a complex, emerging environment, don’t react; be the agent of change.
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November 2017
When a Patent Is Not Enough: Product Commercialization Considerations
A comprehensive intellectual property strategy can help assure successful commercialization.
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September 2017
Grow Your Nutritional Business through Effective Market Research
Experts offer advice for developing a well-informed market research plan that addresses your goals.
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June 2017
Unfolding the Interrelationship Between GI Health & Immunity
Diet and nutritional status are vitally connected to the immune and gastrointestinal systems.
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April 2017
Weighty Matters: Implications for Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Based on current trends, obesity-related medical costs could increase to $256 billion by 2030.
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January 2017
Cyber-Security Questions for Nutraceutical Company Executives
While it may seem overwhelming, cyber threats can be managed with a focused approach.
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November 2016
Challenges for Nutritional Products in Healthcare Facilities
Marketing medical products to institutions is much different than targeting retailers or consumers.
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September 2016
What’s the Value of a CRO? And Do I Need One?
A well-managed clinical trial is a significant investment in money and time, and is often critical to success.
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June 2016
Understanding The GRAS Self-Determination Process
Gaining GRAS status can help companies expand their business into the fortified foods market.
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January 2016
A Thriving Market for High-Quality Meal Replacement Beverages
Manufacturers are developing great tasting, healthy products to replace missing or unbalanced meals.
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November 2015
The Importance of Significant Scientific Agreement for Medical Foods
Industry must be prepared to meet and exceed regulatory and scientific standards.
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September 2015
Scientific Requirements in Support of Medical Foods Claims
The strongest evidence comes from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trials.
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June 2015
Dynamic Changes in the Health Practitioner Channel
Significant opportunities are emerging to expand the targeted customer base to more allopathic MDs.
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January 2015
Nutritional Interventions for the Aging Process
Baby Boomers want more nutraceutical ingredients in their everyday foods and beverages.
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November 2014
Insights on the Gluten-Free Market
Once believed to be a passing fad, the gluten-free foods category has evolved to become a mainstream star.
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June 2014
Nutritional Products in Healthcare Institutions
Hospitals, nursing homes and home care represent untapped opportunities for dietary supplements.
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March 2014
Video: Medical Foods, Innovation and the Healthcare Practitioner Channel
Greg Stephens of Windrose Partners discussed issues and opportunities in these important markets at the GOED Exchange in Salt Lake City, UT.
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November 2013
Rough Road Ahead for Medical Foods?
Recent FDA activity suggests increased scrutiny of the category and more aggressive enforcement.
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September 2013
Pharmaceuticals & Dietary Supplements Converge
It appears the relationship between these two markets may not be as adversarial as it was in years past.
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June 2013
Convergence of the Health Practitioner Channel & Medical Foods
Medical foods continue to grow as a class of products, in tandem with health practitioner influence.
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September 2012