Herbs & Botanicals

Cannabinoid CPG: When personalized wellness and the natural world combine

A brief look at some fast-growing markets for dietary supplements

Collin Peterson (D-MN), the House Agriculture Committee Chairman, introduced legislation designed to provide FDA with the flexibility to allow hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to be marketed in dietary supplements. 

Pharmactive Biotech Products S.L. launched an aged black garlic extract called ABG10+ that is designed for functional food applications and the culinary market. 

2019’s most unexpected supplement ingredient sales trends, according to SPINS

The Organic & Natural Health Association says it is embarking on an educational campaign to addresses concerns in the CBD industry.

Zand, an herb-based supplement brand, has launched a rapid immune health product called Immune Fast. 

According to Hemp Synergistics, its proprietary process will provide all-natural hemp extracts, distillates, and custom cannabinoids in predetermined and exact amounts for the full spectrum of cannabinoids

It’s the question on everyone’s minds: Will demand for plant protein plateau anytime soon?

USDA’s Risk Management Agency will have new crop insurance options for hemp growers in select counties in 21 states in 2020. 

Three states and three tribal governments have had their hemp production plans approved by the USDA.

Turiva is an exclusive blend of bioactive phytonutrients that make up the complete turmeric matrix. 

Recently conducted independent tests confirm that CoffeeFruit Pure contains high levels of antioxidants, including polyphenols and chlorogenic acid.

PMMI, the association for packaging and processing technologies, discusses cannabis packaging trends ahead of PACK EXPO East 2020.

Heart health ingredients bring new science and innovation to market, despite some bad press.

The House has passed a federal spending bill that includes $2 million for FDA to develop hemp-derived CBD enforcement discretion policy.

Research suggests lycopene supports cardiovascular health most effectively in combination with the other phytonutrients found naturally in the tomato, writes Golan Raz, head of Lycored’s Global Health Division.

And what factors impact how soon users might feel the impact of a CBD product?

Vitafusion has introduced a line of CBD Full Spectrum Hemp Extract gummies to its portfolio of gummy vitamins.

A recently published study found that a standardized saffron extract, Affron from Pharmactive Biotech Products, may be a beneficial adjunct to antidepressants. 

How much do we know about the impacts of harvesting? How do we leave the earth and soil better than we found it? How do suppliers maintain a sustainable supply chain when natural disasters and other environmental factors are greatly impacting yields?

McGuffin celebrates his 20th year as the renowned president of the American Herbal Products Association.

INS Farms has obtained the exclusive distribution rights of all Asiros Berry Shield ingredients for North America and Australia. 

Read Nutritional Outlook's extended interview with its 2019 Best of the Industry award winner, Industry Leader category: AHPA's president, Michael McGuffin.

While CBD offers a new paradigm of treatment for various health conditions, significant questions remain to be answered.

CBD company CV Sciences also sent a letter to its customers addressing FDA's statements about CBD.

Products cited include oils, gummies, pet products, and skincare products.

Grass ingredient advances: New findings in wheat grass and barley markets

A recent study found that supplementation with Sabinsa’s patented curcumin extract Curcumin C3 Complex combined with the patented piperine BioPerine, supported liver function in subjects with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Living up to its reputation as “The Golden Spice,” turmeric shines in new studies on liver function, memory, cholesterol, and sperm quality.