Herbs & Botanicals

DolCas Biotech LLC has forged a partnership with Moroccan olive oil manufacturer Atlas Olive Oils to be the sole U.S. distributor and trade-name holder for TruOliv, an organic, kosher, and halal-certified extract of olive fruits.

These new programs reflect the company’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and traceability throughout the supply chain, as well as its commitment to corporate social responsibility.

CurcuFlow is designed to be stain-free. It uses beadlet technology and provides anti-caking flow properties, with zero dust and adherence to machinery.

Can formulators do better?

The American Botanical Council (ABC; Austin, TX), as part of the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP), recently released a proposed “Best Practices SOP for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles.”

Not only do 75% of Americans take supplements, but 87% of U.S. adults have overall confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of dietary supplement products, the survey found.

According to the company, Shagandha ashwagandha will “change the way people look at this popular adaptogen.”

Pine bark extract may reduce the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome following deep vein thrombosis, and recurrent deep vein thrombosis, according to a recently published study.

The convergence of contemporary science and a passion for all things “natural” has shot herbal and botanical dietary supplements onto center stage.

CV Sciences, manufacturer of PlusCBD Oil, has announced that the company will be sponsoring the Rodale Institute’s research on organic hemp farming, alongside brands Patagonia and Dr. Bronner’s.

According to hemp-advocacy group Vote Hemp, the CBD product category has grown an enormous 404% since the Farm Bill passed in 2014-a bill which included a section called “Legitimacy of Industrial Hemp Research” and allowed agricultural pilot programs for the growth of hemp by institutions of higher education and State departments of agriculture.

Fenugreek is an herb to watch, with benefits ranging from blood sugar support and stress relief.

Nutritional ingredients to help couples trying to conceive

Governor Jerry Brown of California has signed new hemp legislation into law, a move that greatly expands hemp farming in the state.

Low yields mean prices are high for saw palmetto.

Innovative formulations and a widening consumer base are redefining the joint-health category.

A new study demonstrates that HydroCurc with LipiSperse technology, a cold-water dispersible technology, improves the bioavailability of curcumin.

Herbalife scientists tested the company's own green tea extract product for DNA content.

Beverage and flavor development company Flavorman says it is exploring formulating with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychotropic, hemp-derived ingredient gaining interest throughout the dietary supplement, food, and beverage market.

VinOseed SO Free is mostly sulfite free.

In a new study published in Food Control, researchers tried to analyze and compare the PAC content of 10 different commercially sold cranberry products, including sticks, caplets, tablets, and syrups.

A new study on subjects with mild to severe cellulite found that a topical botanical blend significantly improved skin hydration, firmness, and elasticity, as well as cellulite appearance.

Functional water is changing the way people consume water.

The Lentein brand of lentil protein has secured a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) “no objections” letter from FDA, said the ingredient’s supplier, Parabel USA.

Recent research in the eye health industry is paving the way for new supplement options.

A new pilot study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine evaluated the effects of turmeric and curcumin on gut microbiota.

The need is growing to support senior health with products targeting healthy aging.

How sensory mapping can help match the optimal plant protein source with the right product application.

Herbal dietary supplement sales saw their strongest sales growth in more than 15 years in 2017, according to new figures out from the HerbalGram Herb Market Report published by the American Botanical Council. 

The American Herbal Products Association submitted comments on September 6 to the Office of the United States Trade Representative requesting revision of a proposed 25% tariff on China exports that included a number of ingredients and botanicals used extensively by the dietary supplement industry.