Healthy INSIDER Podcast
528 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsNatural Products INSIDER is home to the latest news updates, research and analysis for manufacturers and marketers of dietary supplements.
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Healthy INSIDER Podcast 56: Vitafoods Insights—Preparing for a B2B Tradeshow Podcast
April 28, 2017 15:08 - 5 minutesWhether this is your first time at Vitafoods Europe, or you’re returning for more, we spoke with Richard Clarke from Ingredients Communications for his top tips for preparing for a B2B tradeshow. Vitafoods Europe runs from 9 to 11 May and you can register to attend for free until 8 May at vitafoods.eu.com
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 55: Adulteration, Safety of Botanicals at ICSB
April 26, 2017 21:32 - 19 minutesSandy Almendarez, editor in chief, and Rachel Adams, managing editor, discuss key points of the 17th Annual International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB).
INSIDER Podcast 54: E-commerce Drives Supplement Market in China
April 24, 2017 20:35 - 12 minutesRachel Adams, managing editor, and Jeff Crowther, executive director of the U.S.-China Health Products Association, discuss the market for dietary supplements in China, how e-commerce is driving the market and how supplement brand owners can utilize the e-commerce platform to reach Chinese consumers.
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 52: Vitafoods Insights—Botanicals in the EU
April 21, 2017 19:45 - 18 minutesIn the nutraceutical market, botanicals are often thought of only as herbs, but the term may encompass a wide spectrum of plants, including algae and fungi. Many plant foods have been shown to have medicinal properties and health benefits, and we are joined by Professor Anna-Rita Bilia from the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research to discuss some of the more interesting medicinal plants out there and the challenges botanicals face in the EU regulatory framework. To learn m...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 52: ‘Natural’ Claims in Cosmetics Industry
April 17, 2017 15:47 - 12 minutesHealthy INSIDER Podcast 52: ‘Natural’ Claims in Cosmetics Industry by Natural Products INSIDER
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 51: Vitafoods Insights – Sports Nutrition and Hydration
April 14, 2017 16:42 - 20 minutesThere are plenty of sports hydration products on the market, but they aren’t quite right for everyone. With the aim of creating a product to prevent and combat mild to moderate dehydration from active lifestyles and physical performance, James Mayo set out to mix his own electrolyte drink with the help of brother Tom, and wife Dr Blanca. To learn more about sports nutrition, make sure you attend Vitafoods Europe 9 – 11 May – register now.
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 50: Vitafoods Insights–The Widespread Appeal of Omega-3s
April 10, 2017 13:56 - 7 minutesNumerous studies show that omega-3s offer health benefits at every stage of life and the omega-3 category has seen phenomenal growth over the past twenty years. The range of omega-3 products has never been more diverse but there’s a disconnect between consumer awareness and regular consumption. Ellen Schutt, Communications Director at GOED Omega-3 reveals insight into the importance of omega-3s and the industry surrounding them. Schutt will also be speaking at the Education Programme at Vitaf...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 49: Claims Substantiation Complexities
April 05, 2017 23:12 - 21 minutesIn the United States, claims for supplement products are governed by two federal agencies—FDA and FTC—but they want different things. FDA polices claims to ensure they are fit for the product that carries the claim. FTC isn’t concerned with product type, but enforces that claims are truthful (not misleading). To add to the confusion, a study may satisfy FTC’s demands, but may not be able to support a claim in FDA’s eyes. To help sort out claims substantiation, attorney Justin Prochnow, shareh...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 48: The Political Outlook for Organic
March 31, 2017 18:08 - 13 minutesPolitically, the United States is in a time of uncertainty with agency leadership positions being filled, budgets being adjusted and enforcement questions rising. However, the organic industry should see this as a time of opportunity, according to Bob Anderson, senior trade advisor, Organic Trade Association (OTA), and principal, Sustainable Strategies LLC. Anderson gave his insights on the organic industry, which spans 50 years, at the education session “The Political Outlook for Organic” at...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 47: Probiotic NDI Challenges
March 29, 2017 19:36 - 20 minutesAs living organisms, probiotics are different from other types of ingredients used in supplements, such as botanicals and vitamins; yet, probiotics are subject to the same regulatory requirements. In this episode, Ivan Wasserman, partner
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 46: The Opportunities in Functional Beverage Market
March 24, 2017 20:36 - 12 minutesHealthy INSIDER Podcast 46: The Opportunities in Functional Beverage Market by Natural Products INSIDER
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 45: Food Insider Journal Examines Clean Label Strategy & Formulation
March 22, 2017 22:36 - 14 minutesInforma’s Global Health & Nutrition Network, publisher of Natural Products INSIDER, recently launched Food Insider Journal, a new brand focused on clean label strategy and formulation, and how the shift to simple and natural is affecting the food and beverage market. Each month, a new digital journal will explore macro issues impacting the food and beverage industry, diving into how issues like clean label, functional ingredients and labeling considerations are connected to desired market out...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 44: Bacillus Probiotic for Digestive Health
March 17, 2017 17:08 - 18 minutesScience exploring the bacterium bacillus has been around for a long time, but it’s probiotic effect on humans is relatively new, research wise, compared to other strains such as lactobacillus and bifidobacterium. But the emerging studies show its benefits to digestive health, and a possible “prebiotic” effect to boost other probiotics in the digestive tract. In this episode, Christopher Penet, vice president at BIO-CAT; Steve Lamb, Ph.D., technical director at Bio-Cat Microbials; and Sandy Al...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 43: Expo West/Engredea 2017 Trends
March 15, 2017 18:22 - 28 minutesPlant proteins and personalized nutrition, blue screen eye support and bacillus probiotics, and ashwagandha and adaptogens. All these trends and more were on display on the Natural Products Expo West/Engredea trade show floor. In this episode, Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief; Rachel Adams, managing editor; and Heather Granato, vice president of content, Informa Exhibitions; dish on the top trends they saw at Expo West 2017.
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 42: How FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Would Affect Supplement Regs
March 14, 2017 21:10 - 10 minutesAs the natural products industry attended Expo West this past week, President Donald Trump stated Scott Gottlieb, M.D., is his pick for the next FDA Commissioner. Dr. Gottlieb has a history with FDA, serving as deputy commissioner for medical and scientific affairs during the George W. Bush administration. Not much is known about how Dr. Gottlieb views supplement regulations and enforcement, but his history at the agency, as a medical doctor and at the conservative think tank American Enterpr...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 41: Probiotics’ ‘Fantastic’ Sales Growth
March 10, 2017 16:49 - 17 minutesProbiotic supplements reached US$2.8 billion in 2015, according to estimates from Nicholas Hall Co., with the United States selling the most among countries representing 33 percent of the total sales. Probiotics supplements jumped 127 percent from 2011 to 2015, showing they are the fastest growing supplement in the U.S. marketplace. This growth and high demand is due to probiotic innovation, which is populating in every layer of the probiotic market from strain research, number of strains in ...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 40: Probiotics Oral Health, Foods & Beverages
March 03, 2017 13:57 - 17 minutesProbiotic research has gone beyond digestion, and delivery forms have gone beyond yogurt. Recent research on specific probiotic strains have shown their ability to address oral health, and manufacturers have successfully used spore-forming probiotics to incorporate healthy bacteria into food products. In this special two-interview podcast, Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief of INSIDER, talks with Lucie Lingrand, project manager, Lallemand Health Solutions, about the role “bad” bacteria play i...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 39: The Evolving Heart Health Market
February 24, 2017 17:23 - 20 minutesSteve French, managing partner, Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) and Rachel Adams, managing editor, discuss the opportunities and challenges of the heart health market. French will speak during Heart Health Marketplace at Ingredient Marketplace, April 18-20, in Orlando.
Heathy INSIDER Podcast 38: The Advantages of Ashwagandha
February 22, 2017 17:51 - 9 minutesResearch on ashwagandha shows it helps reduce stress and inflammation in the body, leading to a slew of other health benefits from sleep to sports nutrition, cognitive health, sexual function and more. However, ensuring the Ayurvedic herb is potent, safe and properly harvest is at the root (pun intended) of concern for supplement brands that wish to supply ashwagandha to its consumers. In this podcast Heather Granato, vice president of content, Informa Exhibition’s health and nutrition networ...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 37: Assessing Trump Administration, NDI Guidance at UNPA Conference
February 17, 2017 18:12 - 15 minutesDuring a one-day conference held on Feb. 9 in Salt Lake City, the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) assembled experts to explore a range of emerging issues in Washington, from an executive order signed by the president to a 102-page guidance document published last year by FDA.
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 36: Trade Org Asks for FSMA Clarification
February 10, 2017 16:24 - 14 minutesThe Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) overhauled the U.S. food safety requirements, but some of the law’s implementation is open to interpretation. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has asked for clarity. In this podcast, Tony Young, partner, Kleinfeld, Kaplan and Becker LLP, and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, Natural Products INSIDER, discuss how the law is unclear about what aspects supplement brands need to follow.
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 35: FDA GMP Inspections Focus on Complex, Botanical Products
February 03, 2017 14:16 - 16 minutesAs FDA becomes more experienced at inspections for good manufacturing practices (GMPs) for dietary supplements, its processes have gotten more sophisticated. The agency knows which questions to ask and which products to target to reveal lapses in manufacturing processes. In this podcast, Tony Young, partner, Kleinfeld, Kaplan and Becker LLP, and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, Natural Products INSIDER, discuss how brands can best navigate GMP inspections.
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 34: Algae as a Sustainable Source of Omega-3
January 27, 2017 14:12 - 7 minutesMicroalgae has been shown as a great source for omega-3 oil since it is easily absorbed and contains an adequate amount of both eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In this episode, Kim Lee Chang, postdoctoral fellow, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere, spoke with Courtney Johnson, assistant editor, INSIDER at the Algae Biomass Summit in Glendale on Oct. 24, 2016, about renewable sources of omega 3 oils and the sus...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 33: Naturopathic Doctors’ View of Supplement Quality
January 20, 2017 16:25 - 13 minutesNaturopathic doctors often recommend supplements to their patients to help improve their mental health, but, like consumers, these practitioners are carful to choose products that are backed by quality and science. In this episode, Peter Bongiorno, N.D., co-director, InnerSource Natural Health and Acupuncture, PC, and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, discuss the ways the naturopathic doctor ensures he recommends quality products to his patients.
Healthy INSIDER podcast 32: Major Updates to Fiber, Sugar Labeling
January 13, 2017 19:32 - 15 minutesIn May 2016, FDA released its update to the nutrition facts label that mush appear on foods sold in the United States. And with the update, came major changes for the way fiber and sugar will be labeled. In this Health INSIDER Podcast, Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota, and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief of INSIDER, discuss what these changes are and how they affect the food industry.
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 31: Defining ‘Healthy’ in America
January 06, 2017 13:54 - 15 minutesFDA seeks to update the way the term “healthy” is used on the labels of foods sold in the United States, as explained in an enforcement guidance document released in September 2016. In this guidance, FDA expanded the list of nutrients that can be included in “healthy,” which were originally outlined in 1993. In addition, FDA updated its thinking on the health effects of certain types of fat. In this podcast, Ivan Wasserman, partner, Amin Talati Upadhye, and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, ...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 30: Millennials, Boomers Driving Supplement Growth
December 28, 2016 18:47 - 9 minutesHealthy INSIDER Podcast 30: Millennials, Boomers Driving Supplement Growth by Natural Products INSIDER
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 29 Drivers For Supplement Use
December 21, 2016 15:44 - 9 minutesIn 2016, more U.S. adults are taking supplements than in years past, accounting for more than 170 million who turn to supplements to add nutrients to their diets. The most recent annual survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) found that 71 percent of U.S. adults take supplements, which is an increase from 68 percent last year. In this Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Nancy Weindruch, Senior Director, Communications, CRN, and Sandy Almendarez,...
SupplySide West Podcast 23: Past, Present and Future of the Sports Nutrition Industry
December 09, 2016 14:14 - 17 minutesMark LeDoux, chairman and CEO, Natural Alternatives International (NAI), has been in the health and nutrition for more than 20 years, and he’s seen scope of the sports nutrition market change in several ways. In this podcast, LeDoux and Sandy Almendarez, Editor in Chief, INSIDER, discuss where we’ve been, current challenges and the plans for future growth.
SupplySide West Podcast 22: Counterfeit Products, Ingredients in the Cosmetic Industry
December 02, 2016 18:20 - 11 minutesSupplySide West Podcast 22: Counterfeit Products, Ingredients in the Cosmetic Industry by Natural Products INSIDER
SupplySide West Podcast 21: How Not to Make a Dietary Supplement
November 23, 2016 20:47 - 13 minutesOne out of four products tested by consumerlab.com hasn’t passed its tests for quality, according to Lisa Sabin, vice president of business development at ConsumerLab. Herbal products is the category with the most failures (42 percent failure rate), followed by nutritionals (powders, bars, greens, green tea, etc.; 25 percent failure rate), vitamins and minerals (21 percent), and other supplements (CoQ10, omega-3, probiotics, etc.; 19 percent). However, brands can increase their success rates ...
SupplySide West Podcast 20: Sustainably Sourcing Beauty, Cosmetic Ingredients
November 16, 2016 18:02 - 16 minutesAs Chris Kilham, founder of Medicine Hunter Inc., explains in this SupplySide West Podcast, true sustainability means that every part of the supply chain—with nothing left out—flourishes. In this episode, Rachel Adams, managing editor, and Kilham, discuss cosmetic companies as leaders in sustainability efforts; misuse of “green” claims in the marketplace; and the benefits of certain cosmetic ingredients and how those ingredients are sustainably sourced.
SupplySide West Podcast 19: Beyond Partnerships—Building Friendships with Contract Manufacturers
November 10, 2016 14:53 - 12 minutesOri Amrami’s 20 years of working with contract manufacturers has revealed deep insights into the interactions between brand owner and third-party manufacturer. In short, the relationships with individuals matter more than equipment and standard operating procedures (SOPs). In this podcast, Amrami, purchasing manager, Guittard Chocolate Co., and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief of INSIDER, discuss the nuances between owning a formula and owning a formulation process, and why the difference is...
SSW Podcast 18: Recapping the Natural Colors Panel Discussion
November 02, 2016 15:42 - 6 minutesIn this SupplySide West edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Judie Bizzozero, managing editor, food & beverage, and Ray Matulka, Ph.D., from the Burdock Group, explore some key points discussed during the Natural Colors: Overcoming Technical Challenges & Consumer Perceptions panel discussion on Thursday, Oct. 6 at SupplySide West in Las Vegas.
SupplySide West Podcast 17: Reflecting on Product Claims Workshop
October 17, 2016 20:20 - 5 minutes - 7.29 MBIn this podcast interview held during SupplySide West, Rend Al-Mondhiry of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) highlights some lessons learned from a three-hour product claims workshop targeting the dietary supplement industry.
SupplySide West Podcast 16: Identifying Cyber Attacks and Mitigating Risks
September 29, 2016 14:53 - 19 minutes - 27 MBIn this Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Rivkin Radler LLP member Shari Claire Lewis explores the myriad risks businesses face in an online world and offers tips for mitigating exposure to data breaches and other cybercriminal activity.
Supplyside West Podcast 15: Clean Label Summit & Supply Chains
September 21, 2016 13:58 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this SupplySide West edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Ryan Fournier, an international trade attorney with the law firm Armstrong Teasdale, will discuss supply chain considerations including ingredient sourcing, verification and global compliance. Fournier will be speaking at the Supply Chain Considerations and Solutions session during the Delivering on the Clean Label Expectation summit on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at SupplySide West. Visit supplysideshow.com for more information and get re...
SupplySide West Podcast 14: Putting ID Tests Under the Microscope
September 14, 2016 15:14 - 12 minutes - 18.1 MBThe testing required for safe, legal supplements is technical and can be difficult for brand owners to understand if they don’t have a scientific background. Brands may hire contract labs to conduct validated tests the help meet requirements for GMPs (good manufacturing practices); however, brand owners are still obligated to examine and verify that contract labs are following all safety measures. In this episode, Blake Ebersole, president, NaturPro Scientific LLC, and Sandy Almendarez, edit...
SupplySide West Podcast 13: Exploring FTC’s Role over Dietary Supplements
September 07, 2016 13:14 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Kelley, Drye & Warren LLP senior associate Katie Bond hones in on FTC’s authority to regulate the advertising of dietary supplements and discusses a controversial “substantiation” standard that has divided the government and industry.
SupplySide West Podcast 12: Increasing Consumers’ Omega-3 Usage
September 01, 2016 16:14 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBConsumers say they are interested in consuming omega-3s, but compliance to a daily omega-3 supplement continues to be challenge. Consumers don’t see an immediate result, health benefits are so wide-ranging that products aren’t targeted to specific demographics, and consumers are unaware of how low their omega-3 intake is. Omega-3 products have a lot of opportunity to grow, but they need to tailor messages and boost consumer education.
Planning a Successful Beverage Launch
August 24, 2016 23:07 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this SupplySide West edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Debbie Wildrick, chief strategy officer at MetaBrand, discusses the nuances of planning a successful beverage launch—from the business plan and proof of concept to scaling a business for the long haul. Wildrick will be speaking at the Sparking Beverage Innovation workshop on Wednesday, October 5th, from 1:30 to 4:30pm at SupplySide West. This session is underwritten by BASF, the official education sponsor of SupplySide West, with...
Partnering With a Contract Lab
August 18, 2016 03:09 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBTo create a true partnership between a supplement brand owner and a contract laboratory, they need to trust, be loyal to and communicate with each other. Developing that kind of can be difficult in a business setting, but having a trusted contract lab can help a brand ensure its products go to market safely and timely. In this episode, Alex Brandt, Ph.D. director of technical services, Food Safety Net Services Ltd., and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, discuss common accreditations...
SupplySide West Podcast 9: GMP Compliance for Supplement Manufacturers
August 12, 2016 13:42 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MBGMPs (good manufacturing practices) are critical for meeting safety and legal requirements for dietary supplements made in the United States, yet, FDA still finds most firms aren’t meeting all of the obligations. Per FDA audits, the most common violations include lack of specifications, not verifying suppliers, and incomplete master manufacturing records (MMRs). However, brands that carefully review their standard operating procedures (SOPs) can help ensure they meet all the requirements. In...
SupplySide West Podcast 8: Former U.S. Senator Says State AGs ‘Trying to Change Industry Practice’
August 10, 2016 18:19 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MBSupplySide West Podcast 8: Former U.S. Senator Says State AGs ‘Trying to Change Industry Practice’ by Natural Products INSIDER
SupplySide West Podcast 7: Get Educated, Trained, Experience Employees
August 05, 2016 13:12 - 19 minutes - 27.7 MBWithout educated, qualified personnel, the manufacturing of dietary supplements can not only fall short of legal requirements, it could be dangerous. FDA’s cGMPs (current good manufacturing practices) require that manufacturers have educated, trained or experienced employees to ensure safe production of supplements. This is why brand owners need to vet their contract manufacturer’s workforce just as much as they review the facility, supply chain and prices. In this episode, Heather Neves Dunc...
SupplySide West Podcast 6: Controversies With the New GMO Labelling Law
August 03, 2016 17:08 - 31 minutes - 44.2 MBGenetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a controversial topic, and a recent federal law reignited the issue as well as surfaced heated debates around states’ rights, the digital divide between rich and poor, and consumer understanding of the organic label. Products sold in the United States that contain GMOs will be required to disclose those ingredients to consumers per the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard act, which was signed into law by President Barack Obama on July 29,...
SupplySide West Podcast 5: Working With a Contract Manufacturer’s Testing Lab
July 27, 2016 18:58 - 10 minutes - 15.3 MBAlong with the actual manufacturing of dietary supplements, contract manufacturers can provide testing services for own label distributors. However, it is still the brand owner’s responsibility to ensure the testing meets legal requirements. This means the brand owner needs to understand its contract manufacturer’s abilities, and should ensure all tests are valid and fit for purpose. In this episode, Tara Lin Couch, Ph.D., senior advisor for dietary supplements, EAS Consulting Group, and ...
Evaluating and Selecting a Contract Testing Laboratory
July 22, 2016 13:57 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MBDietary supplement brand owners need to test their ingredients and finished products; that’s not on an option. But there are plenty of choices when it comes to who does the testing, what tests are run and what third-party contract lab to use. Each brand needs to evaluate its operations, and choose the best path to create safe and successful products. In this episode, Marian Boardley, Consultant, Marian Boardley Consulting LLC, and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, discuss: the true ...
Healthy INSIDER Podcast 27: What’s Next for the Dietary Supplement Product Registry
July 20, 2016 17:23 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced this year its plans to develop a dietary supplement product registry in an effort to increase transparency by making accessible—to consumers, regulators and retailers—information on dietary supplements and their ingredients. More recently, CRN announced its partnership with UL in the creation and administration of the database. In this edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Steve Mister, president and CEO of CRN, discusses what’s next on ...
Marketing Snacks to Consumers
July 15, 2016 13:51 - 8 minutes - 12.6 MBSince 1977, the frequency of snacking has doubled, and currently, snacks have overtaken meals in terms of caloric intake, according to Peter Leighton, founding partner & CEO, Abunda. Consumer are on the go, so they need food to be convenient, but they also respond to healthy messages in product marketing.