By Helga Weires, Nerac Analyst
Originally published July 16, 2020
Identifying emerging technologies and future disruptions: What does that look like? How can it help you? Let’s look at a sample Nerac research report. Read more here.
Functional Foods and Future Disruptions – Sample Research Report
Creamy or crunchy: Complex decisions in the world of peanut allergies
By Stephenie Smulligan-Maldanis, M.S., Nerac Analyst
Originally published June 19, 2017
This article explores the issue of early exposure to peanut proteins and the effect on allergy rates.
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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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Consumers Not Sweet On Misleading Ingredient Terms
By Sarah Williams, MHA, MPH, RD, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: July 22, 2015
The debate over evaporated cane juice: is it really just sugar?
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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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Using Social Media to Promote your Products? Be Aware of FDA Scrutiny!
By Roz Sweeney, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: June 15, 2015
Social media is becoming increasingly important for promoting the messages of medical technology companies
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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