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Product Development Newsletter 2024 V14

In the News

The concept of biological age has captured consumer attention with an increasing number of brands offering supplements promising to slow or even reverse the biological clock, but what does the scientific evidence backing these claims say?

Consumer concern about mental well-being is fueling interest in the ingredients.

Dietary supplementation with trigonelline, a compound found in fenugreek seeds and coffee beans, may boost NAD+ levels, enhance muscle strength, and prevent fatigue during aging, according to a new study.

Consumers are seeking benefits beyond energy such as focus and stress relief.

Americans ingest between 400 and 500 calories a day from snacks, which is more than the typical breakfast

This is the question posed by researchers, who also wanted to find out whether swapping out sugar for artificial and natural sweeteners reduces blood sugar levels.

Hormonal influences, microscopic nuances and the skin microbiome are all considerations in skin cleansing for acne control; select examples are given here. Manipulating these can improve skin homogeneity, health and radiance for mind-body beauty.

A new study suggests physiological characteristics of the face, as well as skin microbiome changes, are associated with body mass index (BMI).

Every age cohort of consumer is seeking something slightly different from anti-aging skin care.

FSMA Basics Not So Basic for Food Brands – Podcast

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FSMA swept in much-needed food safety regulations for U.S. brands, but many companies continue to struggle with foreign import requirements.  In this podcast, Rae Martin, president of Continuum Partner Consulting interviewed by Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief at Natural Product Insider®  discussed:

  • The most common requirement of FSMA that food brands fail to achieve.

  • The essential component that brands need to achieve FSMA compliance.

  • The one thing Martin would change to FSMA if she could

Learn more.

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