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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Delivery considerations in a contract manufacturing partnership – podcast
September 30, 2019 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBBlake Ebersole, president, NaturPro Scientific, reviews delivery considerations that are essential to a product’s success.
Delivery considerations in a contract manufacturing partnership – podcast
September 30, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutesBlake Ebersole, president, NaturPro Scientific, reviews delivery considerations that are essential to a product’s success.
Good laboratory practices essential for supplement testing labs – podcast
September 28, 2019 00:28 - 14 minutes - 13 MBGood laboratory practices (GLPs) may not be legally required in full for supplement testing labs to follow in the U.S., but they are best practices that quality brands should demand of their contract lab partners. As Jen Johansen, vice president of quality, regulatory and government affairs, Cyanotech Corp., explains, GLPs are a set of principles and requirements for testing procedures, facilities, personnel, methods and references standards. GLPs are part of a larger quality system to ensure...
Finding Probiotic Success – audio report
September 26, 2019 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBAlthough the probiotics market is showing some signs of maturation, industry analysts indicate the category has merely established a firm foundation from which to extend growth in many directions. NMI’s Diane Ray, John Davidson from Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, and Scott Bush of Probiotic Consulting lend their expertise to this audio report gauging the future of probiotics.
Paper audits important step in contract lab qualification -- podcast
September 25, 2019 21:10 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBSupplement brands should conduct paper audits—reviews of documentation and questionnaires—before they visit a potential contract lab partner in a person. Should red flags appear during the paper audit, the brand will know this lab isn’t the best partner, saving them the time and costs of an onsite inspection, notes Tara Lin Couch, Ph.D., senior director of dietary supplement and tobacco services, EAS Consulting Group LLC. In this podcast, Couch speaks about contract lab audits and requalifica...
No FSVP most common FSMA violation — Podcast
September 23, 2019 19:21 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThe most common violations of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) are failing to develop a foreign supplier verification program (FSVP) and not identifying hazards that require a control, according to FDA audits analyzed by Registrar Corp. These violations show that the U.S. food industry is falling below expected standards, said Coley Anderson, industry and government relations director, Registrar Corp. In this podcast Coley discusses FSMA audit violations and how food brands can better...
Formulating considerations for plant-based proteins – podcast
September 20, 2019 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWhile it’s a trend, interest in plant-based eating is a macro trend that’s not going to strop anytime soon. I think we’ll continue to see growth of plant-based ingredients across all food segments, said Ed Dudley, director of technical and analytical innovation at Griffith Foods.
Tips to optimize your sales presence on Amazon – podcast
September 19, 2019 21:10 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBFor many brands, Amazon is the 800-pound gorilla—a channel that could boost your product to great consumer success, or prove a distraction that pulls attention from established distribution. What it can’t be is ignored. In this SupplySide West edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Chris Rawlings, founder of Judolaunch (judolaunch.com), discusses how to take advantage of the real estate that is your Amazon product listing. Understand the impact that images, descriptions, SEO and reviews have...
Naturally Proud Network supports LGBTQ+ people in the natural products industry -- podcast
September 18, 2019 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBNaturally Proud Network supports LGBTQ+ people in the natural products industry -- podcast Profession support and networking opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals in the health and nutrition industry was long overdue when the Naturally Proud Network was launched on LinkedIn in 2017. The group offers LGBTQ+ visibility and sends the important message that it’s OK to be yourself at work, according to Ken Seguine, co-founder, Naturally Proud Network, and head of Algatech US. In this podcast with S...
Nutiva’s compostable and sustainable packaging initiative – podcast
September 16, 2019 20:01 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBEnvironmental and social stewardship are the heart of Nutiva’s business plan, according to Derek McNamara, senior purchasing manager, so the plant-based organic superfoods brand strives to offer sustainable packaging, including recyclable and compostable options. In this podcast with Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, McNamara covers Nutiva’s packaging and other eco-friendly initiatives.
Looking at the data behind natural colors and flavors -podcast
September 13, 2019 19:55 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBNatural colors and flavors come with their own set of challenges for companies but the payoff can be substantial. Food and beverage brands should take notice of how important consumer perception of natural colors and flavors can be. In this SupplySide West edition of the Natural Products Insider (INS) podcast, Connor Lovejoy, assistant editor, sits down with Tom Vierhile, vice president of strategic insights, North America, Innova Market Insights to discuss: • Natural colors and flavors...
Packaging dream: shifting from waste to resource – podcast
September 11, 2019 22:23 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIncreasing the amount of recyclable packaging is currently the best solution to the natural product industry’s contribution to landfills, according to Jeremiah C. McElwee, senior vice president of merchandising and product development, Thrive Market. But the goal is to one day offer a package that benefits the environment and consumer, rather than being garbage. Packaging can one day be regenerative rather than sustainable or destructive. In this podcast with Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief...
Hemp CBD success all starts with the seed -podcast
September 09, 2019 19:20 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBSeed genetics are emerging as a paramount first step in quality-control efforts. Tim Gordon, president of Bihar Hemp, walks us through the issues.
Gaia Herbs passionate about packaging that preserves the planet – podcast
September 06, 2019 20:23 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB“Our shareholders aren’t the only ones we’re responsible to,” noted Stacey Gillespie, director of product Strategy, Gaia Herbs Inc. “The environment is our stakeholder,” she said, and that is why the herbal supplement brand dedicates itself to improving the sustainability of packaging among other initiatives to ensure the company follows earthy-friendly practices. Gaia Herbs is part of the Climate Collaborative, a natural products industry organization where businesses join forces to reverse...
Natural colors and flavors: Evoking nostalgia and travel — podcast
September 05, 2019 19:15 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBNatural colors and flavors play an unheralded role in the reception a consumer will give a product. Food and beverage brands have to come to grips with the realization that complex trends in the natural colors and flavors industry can make or break their product. In this SupplySide West edition of the Natural Products Insider (INS) podcast, Connor Lovejoy, assistant editor, INS, sits down with Suzy Badaracco, president of Culinary Tides Inc. to discuss: • Natural colors and flavors back...
Sustainability in almond farming - podcast
September 04, 2019 19:27 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBWhen it comes to almond farming, sustainability is the name of the game. Almond Board of Caifornia associate director of trade marketing and stewardship Harbinder Maan joins Alex Smolokoff to discuss what the Almond Board of California is, how it encourages sustainable growing practices and environmental responsibility, and what goals it has helped set for the industry at large.
Consumers demand sustainable packaging options – podcast
September 03, 2019 21:32 - 22 minutes - 21 MBCPG brands across all sectors must consider the sustainability of their packages, and this is particularly true for those in the natural products industry. Consumers want to avoid plastic and would rather spend their money on products that come in compostable, reusable and recyclable packages; however, they are not willing to give up convenience, according to Steve French, managing partner, Natural Marketing Institute (NMI). In this podcast with Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, Fre...
Healthy aging a leading driver of cognitive health market – audio report
August 29, 2019 21:05 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBEvolution of the cognitive health market is shaped by numerous consumer trends, but perhaps none as impactful as growing interest in healthy aging.
Strategies to support sleep quality – podcast
August 27, 2019 21:18 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this SupplySide West edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Susan Hewlings, Nutrasource, reviews factors that impact sleep quality and offers insight to improve sleep habits.
Food pouch packaging with integrity—podcast
August 27, 2019 00:59 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBHealth and nutrition brands are dedicated to the health of consumers and the planet, taking care to ensure products are organic, Fair Trade certified and regenerative. The packages that house those products, however, have continued to be a pain point. Packaging options, especially the popular flexible pouches, often don’t live up to the same level of integrity as the products themselves because they aren’t compostable or recyclable. The Compostable Packaging Collaborative, an initiative from...
Former FDA lawyer: DSHEA largely ‘a success’ -podcast
August 24, 2019 03:29 - 13 minutes - 12 MBPeter Barton Hutt, senior counsel with Covington & Burling LLP, said DSHEA has improved “the credibility and reliability of the industry.”
Supplement testing labs collaborate to improve quality, safety -podcast
August 24, 2019 00:23 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBSupplement testing labs can work with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) Analytical Methods and Reference Materials Program (AMRM) to develop and implement quality assurance programs (QAPs) and reference materials. The level of collaboration among supplement testing labs that compete for business, as observed by Catherine Rimmer, natural products program coordinator, NIST, shows the level ...
FSMA’s goal is to create new food culture - podcast
August 19, 2019 22:35 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is designed to change the culture of food safety in the U.S. from a reactionary to a preventative mindset. It’s come with challenges, but the law is helping evolve this thinking in the U.S. as more food and supplement brands are meeting FSMA requirements, according to Bill Bremer, principal, food safety compliance, Kestrel Management. In this podcast, Bremer previews his upcoming SupplySide West presentation on the implementation of the FSMA, the forei...
A balanced approach to optimizing sports performance for today's athletes
August 19, 2019 21:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn the past sports nutrition products focused primarily on performance enhancement for professional athletes and body builders. Today's sports performance and recovery products need to be more inclusive, serving broader customer demographics. Bodybuilders, cross-fitters, dancers and weekend warriors alike want products to not only enhance performance, but to maintain lifelong health and vitality. Coby McLellan, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for Weider Global Nutrition,...
Chobani’s commitment to inclusion drives innovation – podcast
August 16, 2019 23:56 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBDiversity and inclusion have become hot topics in business circles, with companies evaluating their internal policies and procedures, even as employees and customers demand more accountability for results. Zoe Feldman, director of the Chobani Incubator (https://chobaniincubator.com/), forged her own path through traditional-thinking venture capital firms to now guide the company’s incubator program. From the top down, Chobani is invested in its people and developing an inclusive workplace; it...
History of FDA oversight of dietary supplements—podcast
August 14, 2019 19:40 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn part one of this podcast, veteran lawyer Peter Barton Hutt of Covington & Burling LLP reflects on FDA’s role over the decades in regulating dietary supplements and efforts to impose restrictions that were stymied time and again.
Formulating clean label products for dietary patterns –podcast
August 12, 2019 19:56 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBLifestyle trends like keto, vegan, gluten free and FODMAP diets present challenges to food scientists who must come up with creative ways to make products that fall within the nutritional guidelines while keeping the labels as “clean” as possible.
The impact of third-party certifications on shopping behaviors – podcast
August 09, 2019 19:11 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this SupplySide West edition of the Healthy INSIDER Podcast, Lisa Mabe, CEO, Green Purse PR, draws on consumer shop-along research to uncover how certifications impact buying decisions.
Botanical adulteration: Decades of accountability – podcast
August 07, 2019 19:28 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWhen it comes to the fight against botanical adulteration in the natural products industry, Mark Blumenthal’s efforts top the list. The American Botanical Council (ABC) founder joins INSIDER’s Karen Butler for a discussion about the evolution of botanical adulteration—and the tools available to industry to help prevent and identify it. Some takeaways include: botanicals of greatest adulteration concern from the early 1970s to 2019, ways industry has kept pace as adulteration schemes have deve...
How CPG brands are creating disruption in the functional beverage aisle – podcast
August 05, 2019 19:40 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIncreased interest in health and wellness is one of the biggest market drivers for the functional beverage category. Listen to Jim Tonkin, president and founder of Healthy Brand Builders, a beverage consultancy company, and Judie Bizzozero, senior editor, Natural Products INSIDER, discuss opportunities and considerations for launching functional beverages.
25 years of DSHEA: An ingredient supplier’s perspective – podcast
August 01, 2019 20:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBRodney Benjamin, director of research and development and technical support, Bergstrom Nutrition, discusses the impact of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) from an ingredient supplier’s perspective.
Blurring the line between food trend and fad – podcast
July 30, 2019 19:24 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBYou often can’t truly identify if something is a food trend or fad until you are looking in the rearview mirror. Listen to Lynn Dornblaser, director of innovation and insight at Mintel, and Judie Bizzozero, senior editor, Natural Products INSIDER, discuss whether gluten-free, keto, vegan and even FODMAPs have potential to impact the market long-term.
The ROI of transparency – podcast
July 23, 2019 21:49 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBYadim Medore, CEO and founder of Pure Branding, divulges findings of a recent study on transparency, including what it means to consumers and brand owners.
Grain-free dog food under investigation – podcast
July 23, 2019 01:21 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBGrain-free dog food—particularly products containing high levels of potatoes, pulses, or legumes like lentils and peas—is under fire as FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) investigates a potential connection between canine diet and a heart disease known as dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Holistic veterinarian Chris Bessent shares details such as the affected breeds and pet food companies; hazards of modeling animal nutrition after human food trends; suggestions for dog food manufacturers...
FDA should audit supplement testing labs for GMPs – podcast
July 18, 2019 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThe Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) created a regulatory need for supplement safety testing, but the GMPs (good manufacturing practices), issued in 2007, set a fire in the industry to partner with supplement testing labs that meet high quality standards. Yet, without FDA audits of third-party labs for GMP compliance, labs may not be feeling the burning desire to fully comply with regulations. Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, a contract testing laboratory special...
The interplay between the marijuana market and CBD’s success – podcast
July 16, 2019 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBRoy Bingham, CEO and co-founder, BDS Analytics, discusses how the legalization of marijuana in the United States has laid the foundation for CBD and other hemp-derived products.
Ashwagandha provides a balanced approach to stress -podcast
July 12, 2019 23:16 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBEveryone experiences stress, it's impossible to avoid, but how can we support the body's ability to correct ware and tare and find balance. Product innovators today can take queues from the ancient healing practices of Ayurveda. We had a conversation with Nick Bitz, N.D. and discussed the Ayurvedic approach to stress and how Ashwagandha in particular has been used traditionally, and can be used today in product formulations to support stress. Dr. Bitz is a licensed, board-certified naturo...
Supplement use among military members – podcast
July 09, 2019 21:48 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBBernadette Marriott, Ph.D., professor emeritus, department of medicine and psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, reviews a recent study evaluating supplement use among military personnel—and reports unexpected findings.
Applying artificial intelligence to overcome study limitations – podcast
July 02, 2019 21:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBMichael Smith, M.D., director of education and spokesperson, Life Extension, and Rachel Adams, managing editor, discuss how Life Extension applies artificial intelligence to overcome limitations of human longevity studies.
Industry takes stand against botanical adulteration – audio report
June 26, 2019 21:04 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBFrom issues with ginseng in the early 1970s to modern-day concerns with ingredients such as ginkgo biloba, bilberry and saw palmetto, the natural products industry is no stranger to botanical adulteration. In this podcast, Mark Blumenthal of the American Botanical Council and ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program; Holly Johnson, Ph.D., of the American Herbal Products Association; and Margaret Dohnalek, Ph.D., of Valensa International discuss advancements in the effort to ensu...
Public charity makes case for dietary supplement product registry - podcast
June 25, 2019 20:27 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this podcast, Sandra Eskin of The Pew Charitable Trusts describes her support for a mandatory product registry for dietary supplements.
DSHEA turned supplement manufacturing from the ‘wild west’ to sophistication – podcast
June 19, 2019 21:22 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThe Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994’s (DSHEA) requirement for supplement manufacturers to establish GMPs (good manufacturing practices) took the supplement industry from a loosely regulatory industry to one with complex rules for product safety and quality, according to Robin Koon, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Best Formulations. Yet, Koon, a man who works with the law every day, added, the law could have been improved by better defining vague terms and ...
Jason Miller explains how botanical ingredients can combat cognitive decline — podcast
June 18, 2019 19:41 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBDrugs aren't the answer. INSIDER's Connor Lovejoy sits down with Jason Miller, Jade Mountain Medicine, to discuss the latest research behind tried-and-true botanical ingredients and their ability to slow and prevent cognitive decline.
Plant based proteins, sweeteners and sustainability trending at IFT19
June 13, 2019 22:21 - 25 minutes - 23 MBTrends on display at the 2019 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in New Orleans, as discussed by Informa editors Heather Granato, vice president of content; Sandy Almendarez, director of content; and Judie Bizzozero, senior editor, food and beverage.
Marketing supply chain transparency — podcast
June 11, 2019 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAfter a food or supplement brand does the hard work of cleaning up and truly understanding its supply chain, it’s eager to get the work out to its consumers, who are increasingly interested is spending money on products they can trust. But that story may be too technical and complex for a distracted consumer. The key is finding the right information and for each marketing channel, according to Todd Pauli, founder and managing partner, 24 Stories.
A chat about the biome with Paul Schulick – podcast
June 07, 2019 22:13 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBPaul Schulick, founder of supplement company New Chapter, discusses his most recent venture, For the Biome, with insight on ideation, formulation and the biome.
Sports drinks for active consumers - podcast
June 06, 2019 19:19 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBFollowing her April 10 sports nutrition presentation at SupplySide East 2019 in Secaucus, New Jersey, Imbibe’s Holly McHugh talked to INSIDER’s Steve Myers about the latest trends in sports drinks for active consumers, including alternative sweeteners, innovative protein applications and hyper-personalization.
Experts reflect on DSHEA, look to its future
June 04, 2019 21:31 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBDietary supplement executives, the head of a consumer advocacy group and others debate the pros and cons of the 25-year-old Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).
DSHEA 2.0 should better define ‘supplement’ – podcast
May 23, 2019 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) gave supplements a defined pathway to market in the U.S. and has helped the industry flourish. But 25 years later, the law could use an update, according to Mark Potocnjak, CFO at Herbally Yours Inc. Specifically, in with podcast with Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, Potocnjak thinks the DSHEA should be updated so it: • Better defines the category of “supplements” • Allows brands to include new ingredients in the Suppl...
The evolving ‘-biotic’ category in natural health products – podcast
May 21, 2019 08:55 - 15 minutes - 14 MBOnce upon a time, probiotics were the only “-biotic” that ruled the healthy CPG (consumer packaged good) landscape. As consumer understanding and research findings grew, other -biotic categories formed with their own research supporting human and animal health. Some, such as prebiotics and synbiotics, are gaining consumer traction, but others, such as postbiotics and psychobiotics are still gaining their footing. And CBD-biotics? Is that a thing? (No, it’s not.) In this podcast Ivan Wasserman...