Herbs & Botanicals

As the sports and active nutrition market reclaims its glory, which ingredients and products are the champions?

The American Herbal Products Association has sent a letter to members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture advocating for four priority issues to be considered in the 2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization measure.

Called “FDA Invitation,” the campaign is launching messaging in various media outlets, including The New York Times.

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable is raising the alarm about an amendment to Assembly Bill 420 (AB420) filed by the California Department of Public Health.

Rhodiolife is manufactured by PLT’s innovation partner Nektium.

What’s happening to sales in the CBD market?

The podcast will explore a wide range of topics related to fungi.

FloraWorks has announced the results of a study conducted by Radicle Science that demonstrates the sleep support benefits of its TruCBN cannabinol (CBN) ingredient.

The active ingredient comes from muscadine grape, which Shaklee says is the only grape with an extra pair of chromosomes.

The request seeks input on a range of factors, specifically: current market dynamics, pathways, scope, safety, quality, as well as form, packaging, accessibility and labeling. The deadline for submitting input was August 18, 2023.

In this report, contract research organization Vedic Lifesciences analyzes trends in CBD clinical studies.

And does science support its health efficacy?

There’s still a lot of white space in the beauty-from-within market. Experts point out the future opportunities.

The line includes plant-based protein shakes, a greens booster, and products to support immune and digestive health.

NPA explains in its petition that clarity is needed regarding the nomenclature and declaratory guidelines of dietary supplements derived from multicellular fungal species given the increasing public interest in mushroom products and ingredients.

Applied Food Sciences Inc. has announced an equity investment and partnership with Finland-based KÄÄPÄ Biotech, which specializes in fungi cultivation and research.

In 2023, the program will expand to cover 2 million acres across 18 U.S. states and Canada; by 2025, it aims to cover 4 million acres globally.

A recent study found that a blend of turmeric and Indian frankincense manufactured by Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd, called Rhuleave-K, may alleviate menstrual cramps in women.

Why is delta-8 THC such a hot-button topic?

“The Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act” was previously proposed in 2021.

The July 27th hearing was called by the House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services.

New research on how natural ingredients provide an energy boost.

Alvinesa upcycles material from wine manufacturing into health and wellness ingredients.

The new Wellmune Adapt ingredient blends branded ingredients Wellmune beta-glucan and Sensoril ashwagandha root and leaf extract, plus vitamin C.

The ingredient, supplied by Roelmi HPC, is a botanical blend.

Natural energy products are continuing to experience growth in the marketplace. And on the opposite end of the spectrum, relaxation and sleep products have experienced tremendous growth in recent years as well.

The report includes case studies on Curcuma longa, Bacopa monnieri, and Boswellia serrata.

A recent study found that a proprietary blend called TamaFlex, from NXT USA, mitigated joint pain and improved joint function in subjects with knee osteoarthritis.

The patents cover the ingredient’s rapid dissolution profile and optimized bioavailability.

The third edition contains over 2,800 entries of separate plant species, over 1,000 botanical synonyms, over 300 Ayurvedic names, as well as over 700 pinyin names.