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Nov 11, 2024 | 
newhope.com | Rachel French
A recall of AK Forte, a joint pain product flagged by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for containing illegal drug ingredients, highlights a growing problem facing the dietary supplement industry: heightened prevalence of drug-tainted products that target joint pain. On Oct.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
supplysidesj.com | Rachel French
Since 2023, AK Forte has been the subject of several regulatory actions, including a public notification, FDA warning letter and recent voluntary recall. Yet the product marketed as a dietary supplement continues to be sold in U.S. commerce. AK Forte contains several undeclared active pharmaceutical drugs, including diclofenac.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
newhope.com | Rachel French
At a GlanceAmazon's new policy requires verification from specific facilities, raising concerns about effectiveness and fairness. Natural and organic dietary supplement brands face increased costs and operational challenges to meet Amazon’s standards. Industry leaders question if the program will successfully address issues with low-quality supplements and counterfeits.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
supplysidesj.com | Rachel French
Journalist Rachel French dives into Amazon's policy aimed to clean up the market for dietary supplement products sold on its e-commerce platform in the muscle building, weight management and sexual enhancement categories. At a GlanceA new Amazon policy has positioned the industry’s largest testing and certification groups as “gatekeepers” of the site. The industry is encouraged by Amazon’s move to clean up its supplements category, but the policy has also ignited concerns.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
supplysidesj.com | Rachel French
Rachel French joined Informa’s Health & Nutrition Network in 2013. Her career in the natural products industry started with a food and beverage focus before transitioning into her role as managing editor of SupplySide Supplement Journal (formerly Natural Products Insider), where she covered the dietary supplement industry. French left Informa Markets in 2019, but continues to freelance for both SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal and SupplySide Supplement Journal.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
supplysidesj.com | Scott Melville |Rachel French
The humanization of pets extends to mirroring human health trends in pet products, and that reflection has materialized in a flourishing market for animal nutrition and supplements. Consumers are seeking functional ingredients and human-grade quality for their pets, an inclination perhaps best exemplified in the popularity of probiotics in the pet wellness space. Pet owners value supplements with scientific research and veterinary endorsements.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
supplysidesj.com | Scott Melville |Rachel French
Join us Thursday, August 15 @ 1:00 p.m. ET. Protein is the one macronutrient that has retained its health halo, having never been knocked off its perch at one time or another like carbs and fats. With the age of Ozempic upon us — 25,000 Americans a week are now going on the drug protocol — we know that weight loss means losing fat as well as muscle, and protein is the answer for maintaining muscle mass.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
supplysidesj.com | Scott Melville |Rachel French
The market for nutricosmetics — driven by a blend of traditional cosmetic needs and evolving consumer preferences focused on health, sustainability and personalization — can best be described as dynamic. Consumers are increasingly aware of the impact nutrition has on skin health, causing the trend line to lean toward preventive health and wellness. Products targeting anti-aging, such as those reducing wrinkles and improving skin elasticity, remain a primary focus in the nutribeauty sector.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
supplysidesj.com | Scott Melville |Rachel French
Join us Thursday, Sept. 12 @ 1:00 p.m. ET. Supplements, particularly melatonin, have long played a role in sleep support, though concerns have been raised in recent years in the media and elsewhere over the efficacy and safety of products. This webinar will examine sleep challenges based on current science, recent criticism of melatonin in the press, as well as marketing and formulation opportunities for supplement brands.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
supplysidesj.com | Rachel French
New data from SPINS shows barberry, a source of berberine, was among the top five supplement ingredients in terms of unit and dollar sales last year, spurred on by its status on social media as “nature’s Ozempic.” According to new data from SPINS, barberry, a source of berberine, grew 59.2% in dollar sales and 68.8% in unit sales compared to a year ago, propelled by its recent popularity on social media as “nature’s Ozempic.” That makes barberry No. 3 in terms of both dollar and unit sales...
