Consumers say they are interested in sustainable living, but there’s a gap between their intentions and actual grocery purchases. Packaging is a key factor in sustainable shopping, but there are many barriers, including cost, proper materials and availability. The grocery industry must find ways to encourage and support more sustainable packaging options to help consumers align their values with their buying habits. Access this free download and discover the latest trends and innovative transforming approaches for grocery packaging.

Even after growth stuttered to its slowest-ever rate following record pandemic sales, new NBJ consumer research indicates at least some shoppers are sticking with new supplement habits for the long haul. Twenty-five percent said their faith in supplements is higher than it was pre-pandemic. Find out what else the survey results suggest about future opportunities.

Fungi and biotics sizzle as statins slide off the throne. What’s the third category driving today’s market? Listen to Natural Products Insider’s Content Director Todd Runestad as he dishes on the latest dynamics in this quick podcast and hear what you need to know to stay ahead of the curve.

U.S. Pharmacopeia’s (USP) new policy supports mandatory product listing – article

Find out why the independent scientific organization wants DSHEA updated with a premarket product listing requirement, mandatory quality specifications and more. The supplement industry’s trade groups are split over mandatory product listing, something FDA is asking Congress to require in its fiscal year 2025 budget request.