Archives for April 21, 2014

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When it comes to NPD, is consumer 'liking' an overrated idea?

By Nathan Gray

Testing the consumer liking of a new product may be an overrated idea that ‘breeds mediocrity’ and means products fail to differentiate themselves against the competition, according to David Howlett of MMR Research.

FBI joins FTC in investigating Herbalife's business practices

By Hank Schultz

Network marketing giant Herbalife is under renewed pressure with the news that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into the way the company recruits new distributors.  This comes on the heels of an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission...

Is DSHEA a public relations problem for the sports nutrition sphere?

By Hank Schultz

The Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act has fostered an innovative and thriving industry. That’s the standard line, one that few would argue with. But has the bright light of DSHEA also cast shadows within which bad players have free rein?

Key Insights from Food Vision

Building for the future: DSM on lessons from Food Vision 2014

By Nathan Gray

Industry needs to ‘dramatically innovate’ if it is to come up with sustainable solutions to feed the world, says James Bauly of DSM, as he summarises his take away messages from the event.