Latest From Bob Kronemyer
US Health And Wellness Launches: Perrigo, Lightbody, Nature’s Bounty, PLT, Healthycell, More
Nicotine mint lozenge approval for Perrigo; Lightbody for digital vision health; PLT has broad-spectrum immune health ingredient; Souvenaid for stronger synapses; Kinesiology tape for cellular oxygenation; Healthycell joint health and mobility gel; Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions hair, metabolism supplements; and Perricone extends vitamin c ester line.
US Dietary Ingredient ‘Preclusion’ Swings On Information Closed To Supplement Industry – CRN
Trade group contends FDA’s misuse of regulation prohibiting any substance studied or approved as a drug in US from being used as dietary ingredients undermines innovation in supplement industry and is detrimental to consumer choice and health.
Following 6.3% Q1 Sales Slump, Herbalife Expects To Ride North America To Turnaround
Direct seller declines to provide guidance due to dynamic macroeconomic environment but expects a return to growth by end of year led by North America.
Israel Gummy Supplement Firm TopGum Acquires ParamItBe To Accelerate Development
ParamItBe develops formulations and delivery formats and provides analytics laboratory services to pharmaceutical, supplement and food companies. Its R&D capabilities will expedite TopGum's gummies development for another plant scheduled to begin operating by the end of 2023.
Health And Wellness Launches: C4, CV Sciences, pH-D Feminine, Bucked Up, VitaStix, Shifted
C4 Relaunch “highlights people getting unstuck”; pH-D line extends with menopause, menstrual and heart supplements; CV Sciences doubles THC in +PlusCBD Reserve Collection Extra; VivaStix Instant Energy + Electrolytes; Bucked Up Pixie Pump pre-workout.
Bioactive Ingredients: Maybe Difficult To Isolate, But US Regulatory Questions Are Obvious
FDA becoming increasingly strict in regulating bioactive, or functional ingredients in food and supplements. Planning ahead and incorporating R&D into regulatory compliance key to quicker approval.