Articles by Eric Munson
Scott’s Protein Balls Unveils New Branding, Packaging and Formulation
New York-based Scott’s Protein Balls unveiled a new chapter with a refreshed brand identity featuring cleaner ingredients, updated packaging and a reinforced commitment to purpose-driven nutrition. According to the company, the new packaging and logo reflect the company’s journey of growth and evolution. The new design features a modern and youthful look with a bold ...
NOW Testing of Methyl B12 Brands Highlights “Inherent Complexity”
NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) continued its award-winning quality testing program with a survey of 25 different brand samples of methylcobalamin (methyl B12) purchased on Amazon in January 2025. Methyl B12 was chosen because of its high cost and potential failure of its potency label claim. The results once again identified brands not meeting label claims, but ...
DOJ Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Xlear
On March 10, the Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the United States District Court of Utah to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s lawsuit against Xlear (American Fork, UT) and its CEO Nathan Jones. In October 2021, FTC filed a lawsuit against Xlear and Jones alleging the company’s statements that its nasal spray could serve ...
PepsiCo Acquires Poppi for Nearly $2 Billion
On March 17, PepsiCo (Purchase, NY) announced it entered a definitive agreement to acquire Poppi (Austin, TX), the popular prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits. The acquisition also includes additional potential earnout considerations subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing ...
CRN Responds to “Misinterpreted” Study on Muscle-Building Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued a statement in response to a study in PLOS Mental Health that reported muscle-building supplement use is associated with muscle dysmorphia among Canadian adolescents and young adults. According to CRN, correlation is not causation, but it is being ignored in the rush to blame supplements for body image ...
Natural Products Expo West 2025 Begins
Natural Products Expo West 2025 will once again be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA March 4-7. Organizers expect 65,000 attendees at this year’s show. The event features an adjusted show schedule designed to increase return on investment, reduce crowding, allow for more buyer only hours and simplify product discovery, organizers said. ...
Nature’s Way Introduces “Innovation Challenge”
On Feb. 20, Nature’s Way (Green Bay, WI) launched its Innovation Challenge, a collaborative platform designed to provide funding and expert support to emerging scientific innovators while helping to bring groundbreaking ideas to market. According to the company, the program will elevate emerging leaders in the field and drive product innovation across key areas, shaping the ...
FDA Updates Ruling on “Healthy” Food Label Claims
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final ruling to update the “healthy” claims used by manufacturers for food labels. The updated claim is consistent with current nutrition science and federal dietary guidance. According to FDA, claims like “healthy” on food labels can help consumers identify healthier choices at a quick glance. ...
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[Extra! Extra!] How Zoom Impacted the Beauty Market
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom and other types of video conferencing applications became the standard. According to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, the use of video conferencing platforms skyrocketed, and people stared at their own faces more than ever before. Along with close-up views, came increased interest in achieving the best-looking skin and hair. Many ...
Nailed It!
Hair, skin and nail health is a marker for overall health. According to Liz Smith, RN, owner of Natural Path Silver Wings (Nashville, TN), cosmetic products that contain repair and restoration ingredients are a top request with consumers. “There is an ever-growing market for youth-retaining cosmetic skin products and especially all-natural formulas without harmful chemical ...
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