February, 2010
How do you design a product that's long on nutrition but short on ingredients? Fi contributing editor Kantha Shelke, PhD, shows how nutrient-powerhouse superfoods can stand in for a host of lesser ingredients.
December, 2009
The very characteristics that promise exciting new possibilities also create unique and unpredictable risks for human health and the environment.
November, 2009
Energy drinks, once exclusively designed for physically active outdoor enthusiasts and truck drivers, are now embraced by a wide demographic including teens, adults, seniors, and young moms.
November, 2009
The recent supply-and-demand rollercoaster ride for coenzyme Q10 (co-Q10) has not dampened its future, which looks bright for growth through expansions into new markets and new product categories.
November, 2009
The humble fibre category has such a strong following that many food categories are repositioning their health benefits on their fibre content alone.
November, 2009
Omega-3s, particularly DHA, are poised for an unprecedented advance into the prescription and over-the-counter drug sectors even as they proliferate in foods and beverages.
November, 2009
Probiotic products are only successful when the consumer can notice a difference.
January, 2009