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There has been a lot of talk about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) that have been recently published. Despite being promoted as a major departure, the updated guidelines mix a few foundational changes with many recurring themes from earlier publications.
For manufacturers and brand owners, dietary fiber is more than a buzzword, it’s a key driver of product positioning, consumer trust, and regulatory compliance. But not every ingredient marketed as “fiber” qualifies under FDA standards. Keep reading to learn more about why understanding fiber is so important.
Choosing safe, high-quality food and dietary supplement products has become increasingly complex. Product labels are filled with claims, ingredient lists can be difficult to interpret, and rumors about lack of regulatory oversight run rampant across social media and elsewhere. Third-party product certification is the answer.
In today’s supplement marketplace, contract manufacturers play a pivotal role. As retailer expectations evolve and third‑party verification becomes increasingly important, product certification is no longer just a valued add, it’s becoming a strategic advantage. Click to learn more about the benefits of product certifications.
As we look back on 2025, one thing is clear: innovation didn’t slow down, it got sharper. Across major food, beverage, supplement, and ingredient tradeshows this year, the conversation shifted away from flashy novelty and toward proof, performance, and practicality. Here is our perspective on what to expect in 2026.
How do you know when it makes sense to bring in product development support and when it doesn’t? Based on what we see across brands, ingredient companies, and startups, here’s a practical way to think about it.
Ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG) are toxic industrial chemicals that have no place in consumer health products. Unfortunately, products ranging from cough syrups to dietary supplements have been found to contain these contaminants, often with tragic consequences.
As the category of sports nutrition matures, so does the science behind it, and few ingredients illustrate that shift better than creatine. Once viewed as a niche performance supplement, creatine has entered the mainstream, driven by a growing body of research, broader consumer education, and innovation in product formats.
In the dietary supplement and ingredient industry, protecting consumer health and meeting regulatory expectations are nonnegotiable. One critical aspect of quality control is residual solvent testing. Residual solvents, volatile chemicals used during manufacturing, can remain in products if not properly removed.
Postbiotics, defined as non-viable microbial cells, their components, or metabolites that confer health benefits to the host, represent a rapidly expanding frontier in microbiome research and functional ingredient development. Watch this webinar for a comprehensive look at the rapidly evolving field of postbiotics, combining cutting-edge science, global regulatory insights, and practical testing methodologies. Originally Aired on December 11, 2025.
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