Content about Dieting

March 27, 2013
Soho Flordis International launches Calorease diet aid

Soho Flordis International recently launched Calorease, formulated with a patented fat binder called FBCx, into the U.S. market.

February 27, 2013
RightSize Health and Nutrition introduces new smoothies

As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, RightSize Health and Nutrition has introduced three new smoothie formulas, new packaging and a new website loaded with smoothie recipes and weight-loss tips and advice.

January 15, 2013
Inergetics launches comprehensive line of weight loss aids at ECRM VMS

Inergetics will be breathing new life into diet aid brands Bikini Ready and SlimTrim, the company noted on Monday.

November 5, 2012
Dieters still hungry for weight-loss products

The opportunity for weight loss certainly hasn’t gone away — sales of diet-aid liquids were up 12.8% to $1.2 billion for the 52 weeks ended Sept. 9 across food, drug and mass (excluding Walmart), according to SymphonyIRI.

August 16, 2012
Study: 'Yo-yo dieting' represents no adverse effect to metabolism or ability to lose weight long-term

"Yo-yo dieting" — the repetitive loss and regain of body weight — does not negatively affect metabolism or the ability to lose weight long term, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center reported in a new study published in the journal Metabolism.

August 14, 2012
NuSirt Sciences debuts NuShape, NuControl

NuSirt Sciences last week released a weight management product called NuShape and a product for healthy blood sugar called NuControl.

May 8, 2012
Bainbridge & Knight target fitness conscious with new weight management product

Bainbridge & Knight on Tuesday announced the GNC-exclusive launch of Lichi Elite Series, a weight management brand formulated for use by experienced body builders and competitive athletes.

April 13, 2012
Mintel: Salt intake on minds of dieting U.S. adults

While more than half of U.S. adults currently are "watching" their diet, a fraction of them are doing so because they are concerned about their "salt intake," according to Mintel research.

January 27, 2012
Iovate showcases stimulant-free Pro Clinical Hydroxycut Herbal diet aid

Iovate Health Sciences last week showcased a new Pro Clinical Hydroxycut Herbal for dieters looking for a stimulant-free herbal weight-loss formula at the ECRM Vitamin, Diet & Sports Nutrition EPPS conference.

January 20, 2012
Slim Fast, Biggest Loser gain lead

Slim Fast and The Biggest Loser diets were identified as among the leading diets by U.S. News & World Report earlier this month.

January 4, 2012
Rite Aid offers weight-loss tips

Americans make hundreds of millions of New Year's resolutions every year, following some to the letter and ignoring others. Health-related resolutions are among the most common, giving pharmacy retailers a way to pitch in and help.

January 4, 2012
U.S. News & World Report ranks top five easiest diet plans

The U.S. News & World Report on Wednesday named the top five "easiest" diets New Year's resolutionists should follow — Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Mediterranean Diet, Slim Fast and Volumetrics — out of a total field of 25 diet plans.

January 3, 2012
Season expands into fall

While the need for weight loss is year-round in a country where 1-out-of-every-3 adults is considered obese, the business of weight loss still is seasonal. The first few weeks of January see a spike from the guilt-laden who had over-indulged during much of the holidays.

August 16, 2011
Diet aid Mirafit launches through Meijer

A weight-loss supplement developed by a pair of Wayne State University professors has gained distribution through Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, ArtJen Complexus announced Monday.

June 28, 2011
Fiber One unveils 80-calorie cereal

Fiber One is adding a breakfast choice to its lineup of products.

June 20, 2011
Adults thirsty for weight-loss/nutrition drinks

The overall weight-loss/nutritional shake category spans ready-to-drink diet aids (Slim Fast), pediatric nutrition needs (PediaSure) and adult nutrition needs (Ensure and Boost). Out of all of these, it’s adult nutrition that creates the most synergy with the backbench; seniors need protein and supplementation to ensure a healthy life free of broken hips and fractured elbows. But that isn’t the only prescription-heavy demographic checking out the latest Ensure and Boost flavors.

June 20, 2011
ReportersNotebook — Over the Counter, 6/27/11

Carex Health Brands earlier this month announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Boston.

June 7, 2011
Mintel: Many African-Americans diet to maintain general wellness, not weight

A new report by Mintel may shed new light on the reasons why African-Americans diet.

June 7, 2011
U.S. News ranks best dieting plans

U.S. News Media Group on Tuesday ranked the best dieting plans by health goal — identifying the best plans for weight loss, heart health and diabetes.

February 1, 2011
Prevention focus shapes dieting

According to the Calorie Control Council, an international association representing the low-calorie and reduced-fat food and beverage industry, a focus on weight-gain prevention will help shape dieting attitudes in 2011.

January 5, 2011
Obesity epidemic feeds weight-loss product sales



Sales of diet-aid and weight-loss solutions for the past year have been relatively flat, but a confluence of factors — childhood obesity approaching “epidemic” status combined with the real need to reduce escalating healthcare costs connected to obesity — could become a real driver behind weight-loss products in the coming year. 


January 19, 2010
Fiber One encourages healthy snacking with new 90-calorie bars

Fiber One is introducing a snack that makes weight management easier for busy consumers....

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