Here is some great information on the the dietary supplement consumer. Infographic from Council for Responsible Nutrition. See www.crnusa.org/CRNconsumersurvey/2014 for more.

Fermented foods show strong potential in the supplements space. Our own CIO,  Paul Altaffer, speaks on fermented foods as a trend towards clean labels, addressing the demand for simple clean formulations. Click on image below to watch video.

Blauvelt, NY (Aug 13, 2014) – RFI is pleased to report that a recent study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that iodine-insufficient individuals can benefit from the natural iodine present in Hebridian Sea Kelp, an organic wild-harvested form of kelp with specified iodine levels.  A natural whole-food ingredient, the Hebridian Sea Kelp used in …

Blauvelt, NY (Jul 10, 2014) – FermaPro® Black Garlic is a “complete” antioxidant – it not only scavenges six different biologically-relevent free radicals, but also activates the body’s own antioxidant enzymes, inhibits pro-oxidant enzymes and chelates free radical-producing metal ions.  Such comprehensive antioxidant activity results in support for cardiovascular health and immune health, backed by …

Blauvelt, NY (Nov 13, 2013) – RFI and Ilhwa North America are pleased to announce that an independent expert panel has given GS15-4™, the “21st Century Ginseng,” self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.  After a comprehensive evaluation of research studies and toxicology data, the panel concluded that GS15-4™ is safe for use as an ingredient …

Contaminant Threats – Are they real? Demystifying common fallacies in the dietary supplement industry Blauvelt, NY (Jun 1, 2013) – With the advent of cGMPs and new regulations, manufacturers of dietary supplement and ingredients have been diligently working to comply.  Products and raw materials are tested and verified, often using third-party laboratories and certifying bodies.  However, …

Blauvelt, NY (May 10, 2013) – RFI is pleased to announce that it has entered into a distribution partnership with Gee Lawson (London), Europe’s leading distributor of nutritional ingredients to the health food supplement and food industries.  Gee Lawson will become RFI’s exclusive distributor in Europe for RFI’s dietary supplement ingredients and science-based products, as …

Blauvelt, NY (Feb 19, 2013) – RFI is pleased to announce that it has entered into a manufacturing, formulation and sales partnership with Ilhwa NA Inc. (Pearl River, NY), a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Korea’s groundbreaking ginseng company, Ilhwa Co Ltd. Ilhwa manufactures GS15-4™, a high-absorption ginseng extract utilizing a patented high-yield, enzyme-fermented process. Winner …

Blauvelt, NY (Jan 15, 2013) – RFI has launched a new line of fermented ingredients under the trademark name “FermaPro®”, which includes fermented cereal grasses, vegetables, fruits, spices and seeds.  The process of fermenting foods, both for preservation and to make them more digestible and nutritious, has been around since ancient times. Unfortunately, fermented foods …

Blauvelt, NY (Dec 5, 2012) –RFI announces the expansion of its Loveland, Colorado manufacturing facility. In addition to the facility’s liquid extraction, fermentation, drying and blending capabilities, RFI now offers encapsulation (two-piece hard shell), powder filling and bottling.  The entire facility is Certified Organic, Kosher and NSF-certified for dietary supplement GMPs. The expanded facility also …