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Food, Drink, & Dietary Supplements Newsletter 2024 V38

In the News

A federal court in Washington, D.C., has granted a stay in a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the legality of a healthy aging ingredient marketed in dietary supplement products.

Four anonymous plaintiffs in a putative class-action lawsuit claimed they have collectively lost thousands of dollars and suffered severe withdrawals after trying to end addiction to a compound associated with kratom called 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine).

Size matters – at least when it comes to crafting nutrient content and health claims for food based on servings, according to a recent BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division decision for a challenge brought by Olé Mexican Foods against competitor Gruma Corporation.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) recommended Lovvare, a direct selling company that sells nutritional and wellness products, discontinue product performance and earnings claims made by salesforce members on Facebook and the Lovvare website.

The American Botanical Council’s (ABC) latest Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) focuses on one of the most valued ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine: cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis).

Originally intended as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could be set to turn the food and drink industry upside down.

Health trends are big business for food and beverage brands. So, will the new Nordic Diet take the industry by storm or be a foodie flash in the pan?

A supplement made from Saccharomyces cerevisiae by-products from the brewing industry improves lipid metabolism and cholesterol profiles in overweight and obese individuals, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients.

This study explores the DM-AD connection, reviewing medicinal herbs with protective potential for both ailments, considering traditional uses and developmental challenges.

Industry experts share insights into the growth of nonalcoholic beverages, emphasizing the importance of health, consumer understanding and innovation to meet complex and evolving market demands.

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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