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Defining “Natural” in Food Labeling – Why does it matter?

By Helga Weires, Nerac Analyst
Originally published October 13, 2016
Defining the term “natural” has been a hot topic among the manufacturers, consumers and regulators of the food industry in recent years. The use of the term “natural” or “all natural” is ubiquitous on store shelves across the country, yet there has been confusion as to what this word really means in food labeling and advertising.
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Is Your Diet State of the Art?

By Sarah Williams, MHA, MPH, RD, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: January 20, 2016
This article uses state of the art analysis to look at the best way to evaluate the vast amount of diet and nutrition information, indicating some of the recent, high-quality evidence for effective dietary change and weight loss.
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Keeping up with important trends: Weight Gain and Drinking Diet Soda

By Stephen E. Buxser, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: July 13th, 2015
A paper just released electronically [Fowler, et al. (2015) J. Am. Geriatr. Soc. In press. Diet soda intake is associated with long-term increases in waist circumference in a biethnic cohort of older adults: The San Antonia longitudinal study of aging.].
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Beverage or supplement? FDA warning letters can help you prepare!

Sarah Williams, MPH, MHA, RD, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: May 11, 2015
Companies manufacturing, marketing, or considering a “functional” type of liquid product (beverage or dietary supplement) must be aware of the regulations affecting and differentiating liquid products, in order to properly position their own products and avoid FDA warning letters. Read More

Dietary Supplements: Cause for Concern?

Sarah Williams, MPH, MHA, RD, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: March 5th, 2015
Nerac considers the recent accusations from the New York Attorney General’s office that certain herbal supplements were adulterated and misbranded, in light of relevant regulations and industry resources.

Readers will gain a greater understanding of issues related to dietary supplement safety, how dietary supplements are regulated, and additional safeguards for the industry. Read More

Sustainable Packaging –Innovation Needed!

By Sarah Williams, Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: February 3rd, 2015
A report just released by the Natural Resources Defense Council and As You Sow calls out best practices, issues, and opportunities for growth in sustainable packaging for the fast food, beverage, and consumer goods/grocery segments. Read More