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New paper explores issue of excessive dilution of botanical extracts

By Stephen Daniells

A new HerbalGram article shines a light on the excessive use of excipients with botanical extracts—also known as fairy dusting. “This is about hopefully changing the practice of some members of industry to give consumers the product they expect,” said...

Ethical Naturals extends AlphaWave stress-relief benefits

Ethical Naturals extends AlphaWave stress-relief benefits

By Asia Sherman

A new study funded by ingredient supplier Ethical Naturals supports the safety and efficacy of longer-term AlphaWave L-theanine supplementation to manage stress, improve sleep quality and increase mental focus.

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Roquette champions flexibility with new pea starch softgel

By Stephen Daniells

French ingredient supplier Roquette unveiled a new Lycagel Flex hydroxypropyl pea starch premix for nutraceutical softgel capsules at the recent Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, offering formulators a vegan, gelatin alternative.

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Brightseed expands microbiome discovery program

By Stephen Daniells

AI pioneers Brightseed will present its new Forager AI Benchmarks and expanded microbiome discovery programs at the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota America 2024 in Salt Lake City.

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Ayana Bio gets $300K NIH grant for plant cell-cultivated saffron

By Stephen Daniells

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a grant to support Ayana Bio’s research into the production of saffron’s neuroprotective bioactives through plant cell...

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Ethical Naturals hails bumper harvest for Oregon cranberries

By Stephen Daniells

The harvest for cranberries from Oregon increased 17.5% in 2023 versus 2022 linked to good weather and growing conditions, with California-based Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI), maker of Cranberex, calling this “good news."

Valensa positions saw palmetto for hair growth

Valensa positions saw palmetto for hair growth

By Claudia Adrien

Florida-based ingredient supplier Valensa has launched its USPlus Derm hair growth supplement in a market that is increasingly looking to natural products for healthier and fuller hair.

Dr. Rob Knight joins IPAWC + Probiota Americas roster

Dr. Rob Knight joins IPAWC + Probiota Americas roster

By Stephen Daniells

The speaker roster for the IPAWC + Probiota Americas is filling up, and we can confirm that renowned microbiome research professor Rob Knight has confirmed his participation to speak at the event in Salt Lake City.

Don't miss the Botanical Supply Chain webinar!

Coming soon: The Botanical Supply Chain webinar

By Stephen Daniells

Hear from experts from Nature’s Way, the American Botanical Council, Plantaphile and Ayana Bio in a free webinar on April 25 that explores the challenges of a rapidly changing (and stretched) botanical supply chain.

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