The Dose Episode Podcast Episode 11: Working With Contract Manufacturers

The Dose Episode Podcast Episode 11: Working With Contract Manufacturers

Buckle up for a wild ride as Brad Buchholz joins Devon and Todd for an enlightening discussion on the intricacies of working with contract manufacturers.  Brad shares a great deal of wisdom from his time at working at a prominent co-man and provides several tips for ensuring a good working relationship.  It is important for brands to be diligent in their interactions with manufacturers, to be very clear in their requests and requirements for formulations, yet understand that co-mans are trying to make a living too.

The Dose Ingredient Podcast Episode 10: Bacon, Beer, and Fashion—An Upcycled Conversation

Join Todd and Devon as they talk with Dr. Lara Ramdin, the upcycled queen, about the importance of upcycling and how it relates to functional foods and nutraceuticals.  Food waste streams provide many opportunities for innovative ingredients and nutrient fortification, but they are not without challenges.  Dr. Ramdin shares her expertise and ideas for how we can reduce food waste and make strides towards an improved food system and better world.

The Dose Ingredient Podcast Episode 9: Clinical Trials, Blood, and Science--OH MY!

Guest Blake Ebersole of NaturPro Scientific joins Devon and Todd for a lively discussion about the importance of clinical trials, from design and population to results and publication. They also discuss the uniqueness of studies used to study ingredients such as TamaFlex and SalmoFer. Complete with laughs about the fun of science, why women live longer, and sending biological samples (aka poop) to labs, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

The Dose Ingredient Podcast Episode 8: The ABCs of Science-Backed CPGs

There’s a lot to consider when CPGs are utilizing science-backed, branded ingredients.  Devon and Todd discuss important factors when working with ingredient companies, including quality, science, regulatory compliance, and marketing.  Devon also speaks with Spencer Lynn of AN Supps at the Vitamin Shoppe and they talk about formulating with science-backed ingredients in their sports nutrition products.  Something in this episode for everyone, from weekend warriors to college athletes and especially the athletes of life inbetween.

The Dose Ingredient Podcast Episode 7: Liposomes Deserve Love!

Delivery systems and technologies have a huge impact on the efficacious dose of clinically validated ingredients.  In this episode, Sebastian Balcombe, CEO of Specnova, joins Devon and Todd for a discussion on liposomal technology and other encapsulation methods such as beadletting and utilizing cyclodextrins.  Utilizing these delivery technologies helps improve the bioavailability and benefits of active ingredients.  They also help with the solubility, taste, and usage level, allowing these beneficial ingredients to be used in more applications.