Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

CRN: VMS industry contributes $121.6 billion to U.S. economy
WASHINGTON — More than two-thirds of American adults take dietary supplements each year, and according to a new economic impact report released by the Council for Responsible Nutrtion on Wednesday, the dietary supplement industry contributes $121.6 billion to the U.S. economy, creates 754,645 jobs nationwide, and pays $38.4 billion in wages.

Additionally, the industry contributes nearly $15 billion in business taxes — both federal and state — and not including taxes collected on product sales.
HRG to moderate front-end focused session at HDMA BLC
WAUKESHA, Wis. – Hamacher Resource Group will serve as moderator of the session, “Ask the Distributors – How to Fuel the Front-end,” on June 13 at the Front-end Forum, part of the Healthcare Distribution Management Association Business and Leadership Conference at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., the company announced Tuesday.

Minverva Research expands U.S. launch of Pure Gold Collagen beauty supplement

LONDON - Following the success of Pure Gold Collagen in the U.K. and its introduction in Ulta Beauty stores in the U.S., Minerva Research Labs is expanding its American presence with the launch of Pure Gold Collagen in Walgreens.
Report: Meredith Corp. leverages consumer intent across four areas
Kent Precision Foods Group expands Thick-It brand of dysphagia nutrition solutions

ST. LOUIS - Thick-It brand of dysphagia nutrition solutions on Monday expanded its line of proprietary xanthan-based thickening innovations with the introduction of a powder, allowing for greater bioavailability of thickened medications and supplements.
Clarion Brands survey finds 16% of women with UTI infections turn to OTC solution

TREVOSE, Pa. - According to a survey released Thursday by Clarion Brands, makers of Cystex, about 60% of women will contract a urinary tract infection at some point in their lives. And of that 60%, approximately 40% will have another.

To put that into perspective, UTIs account for more than 8 million doctor visits each year, making it the second most common type of infection in the body. Yet despite the prevalence of UTIs, the survey found that among women ages 18-54, half of women believe having a UTI would be embarrassing.
i-Health launches Culturelle Kids Regularity Gentle-Go Formula

CROMWELL, Conn. - I-Health on Thursday introduced its Culturelle Kids Regularity Gentle-Go Formula, combining probiotics with dietary fiber sourced from kiwi and chicory root for children.
Targeting active consumers, HotShot launches to break down muscle cramps

BOSTON -- HotShot on Thursday launched a sports nutrition shot formulated to help prevent exercise-associated muscle cramps. Millions of athletes and fitness enthusiasts suffer from them – even the best trained and most nutritionally-savvy, the company noted. They're painful, unpredictable and can rob an athlete of performance and confidence.
Convenience, taste keep gummies on top

As a format, adult gummy vitamins continue to trend well. The adult gummy segment grew by 23% in the first quarter of 2016, significantly outpacing the kids gummy section that dropped by 8% in sales over the same period, according to Matthew Farrell, president and CEO for Church & Dwight.
Ultra AppleLean catches apple cider vinegar trend

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — Sales of apple cider vinegar supplements are on the rise, and Princeton Research now offers the next top-trending supplement that will greatly increase incremental segment growth — Ultra AppleLean Cider Vinegar.

Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

CRN: VMS industry contributes $121.6 billion to U.S. economy

HRG to moderate front-end focused session at HDMA BLC

Minverva Research expands U.S. launch of Pure Gold Collagen beauty supplement

Report: Meredith Corp. leverages consumer intent across four areas

Kent Precision Foods Group expands Thick-It brand of dysphagia nutrition solutions

Clarion Brands survey finds 16% of women with UTI infections turn to OTC solution

i-Health launches Culturelle Kids Regularity Gentle-Go Formula

Targeting active consumers, HotShot launches to break down muscle cramps

Convenience, taste keep gummies on top

Ultra AppleLean catches apple cider vinegar trend