In this episode, we talk to Hame Persaud, executive vice president of HP Ingredients to talk about the rich history of bergamot, and its future in the dietary supplement industry. 

HP Ingredients distributes a patented bergamot polyphenolic extract called Bergamonte in North America, and has been making a push to educate the industry about the value of this ingredient as a dietary supplement while also showcasing bergamot’s rich history and cultural significance in the region it is grown, Calabria, Italy. As part of this educational initiative, HP Ingredients recently produced a documentary that puts a spotlight on Calabria and its people.

Episode 22: Do you know the history of bergamot?

Join me as I sit down with fellow entrepreneur and CEO, Jakob Davis, owner of The Nutrition Store! We delve into many fitness and business related topics including: making a business plan, starting an LLC, overcoming obstacles when trying to scale, and much much more!

Supplement Snoop Podcast_ ft Jakob Davis from The Nutrition Store (1)

In this episode, Nutritional Outlook’s Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Grebow interviews Daniel Fabricant, PhD, (president and CEO of the Natural Products Association/NPA), Kyle Turk (director of government affairs at NPA), and Steve Mister (president and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition) about a newly signed law in New York State, A.5610/S.5823, which bans consumers under the age of 18 from purchasing dietary supplements marketed for weight loss and body building.

Episode 26: New York legislation restricts minors from buying certain supplements. What now?

Nutritional Outlook Editor Sebastian Krawiec talked to Brightseed and Nuritas at SupplySide West 2023 about how they use AI to discover and develop novel nutraceutical ingredients, as well as the future of this technology for new product development in the nutraceutical space.

Episode 27: How is AI used to discover and develop novel ingredients?

In this special episode of The Nutritional Outlook Podcast, we are interviewing the award winners of Nutritional Outlook’s 2023 Best of the Industry Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership in the nutraceuticals and natural products industries. 

They are: Women in Nutraceuticals for Industry Leader, GenM for Service Provider, PLT Health Solutions for Ingredient Supplier.

Episode 28: 2023 Best of the Industry Award Winners

In this episode, Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, market insights director from market researcher SPINS, about ingredients and product categories nutraceutical and nutrition product manufacturers should watch in 2024. This interview complements our 2024 Ingredient to Watch coverage which can be read in our January/February issue.

Episode 29: 2024 Ingredients to Watch

Nutritional Outlook talks to Lauren Samot, commercial innovation leader, and Blayney McEneaney, sales executive at Vitaquest International, about trends within the contract manufacturing space, and the ways in which contract manufacturers like Vitaquest keep up with the market and differentiate themselves from the competition.

Episode 33: Keeping Up With Contract Manufacturing

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Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. 

Did you know thirty to sixty-eight percent of teens consume energy drinks regularly? Considered dietary supplements, energy drinks are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Marketed as mental and physical enhancers, teens may use them to compensate for lack of sleep and athletic performance. They often contain carbonated water, sugar, and lots of caffeine. 

The Academy of Pediatrics recommends teens consume no more than 100 mg of caffeine daily, comparable to an 8-ounce cup of coffee. One energy drink may have 160 mg of caffeine or more. Excessive caffeine may lead to higher blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and caffeine toxicity. With school starting, talk with your teens and your pediatrician about energy drinks. 

From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig.

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Resources: 
Jargon, Julie. The Wall Street Journal. August 17, 2024. Teens’ Energy-Drink Habit is Amping Anxiety, Disrupting Class, and Triggering Seizures. https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/teens-energy-drink-habit-is-amping-anxiety-disrupting-class-and-triggering-seizures-9badd52b?mod=panda_wsj_section_alert. Accessed online 8/20/24.

Miller, Kathleen.  K. Dermen, and J. Lucke. National Center for Biotechnology Information – National Library of Medicine. Caffeinated Energy Drunk Use by U.S. Adolescents Aged 13-17: A National Profile. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6136946/. Accessed online 8/20/24.

FSM 301: Teens, Energy Drinks, and Safety

CRN President and CEO, Steve Mister, discusses why the trade association's "Responsible. It's Our Middle Name" campaign distinguishes CRN member companies from other supplement companies in terms of their commitment to consumers.

CRN's Steve Mister on Why the "Responsible" Campaign Sets CRN Members Apart

In this episode of Supplement Source, host Jeff Ventura chats with regulatory expert Amy Mozingo to demystify the GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) process for dietary supplements and food ingredients. They dive into the challenges of self-determination versus premarket approval, the impact of biosynthesized ingredients, and the importance of due diligence in ensuring product safety and compliance. Amy also shares insights from her fascinating career path and offers a behind-the-scenes look at navigating the complexities of U.S. regulations. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation!

Nutrasource's Amy Mozingo on Navigating GRAS and Blazing Trails

Need answers to your food safety questions? Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University answers the most commonly asked questions from consumers. Listening is a quick and easy way to learn more about food safety. Subscribe to our weekly podcast and explore online episodes.

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