Botanicals

CBD brand Trip expands its foothold in US, launches gummies with $12m fundraise

26-Aug-2022 By Elizabeth Crawford

After dominating the UK CBD space with help from a highly engaged online fanbase, CBD beverage, oil and gummy brand Trip is hoping to cement a similar position in the US – but this time with the additional aid of $12m in funding from prominent entrepreneurs...

AHPA’s updated Hemp Lexicon seeks to shed light on ‘full spectrum’ question

25-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

The American Herbal Products Association has released a new guidance document that seeks to bring clarity to hemp nomenclature, in particular what ought to be meant by the terms ‘broad spectrum’ and ‘full spectrum’ extracts.

Frank Jaksch joins Ayana Bio as CEO: ‘I’m really excited about being back in the exploration mode’

24-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Plant cell technology company and Ginkgo Bioworks spin off Ayana Bio has appointed ChromaDex founder and former CEO Frank Jaksch as its new CEO.

Kuli Kuli bets big on moringa gummies to replace energy shots with $1.3m fundraise

24-Aug-2022 By Elizabeth Crawford

Moringa pioneer Kuli Kuli is shifting its dietary supplement strategy from shots to gummies to appeal to a broader set of consumers who the company founder says embraced food as medicine during the pandemic but who may be turned off by strong, medicinal...

Supplement firm sees opportunity in stress epidemic

23-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A supplement firm capitalizing on the ‘biohacking’ trend has released a new supplement it says addresses the epidemic of stress that followed in the wake of the pandemic.

GNC and The Honest Company deepen women's health retail partnership

22-Aug-2022 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Global health and wellness brand GNC is adding more products from The Honest Company, a wellness brand started by celebrity Jessica Alba, targeting women’s health needs around sleep, mood, immunity, and hair health.

Pycnogenol relieves restless leg symptoms in study

18-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study suggests that Pycnogenol, the branded French maritime pine bark extract, can ameliorate symptoms associated with Restless Leg Syndrome.

Vetting suppliers becomes ever more crucial as US-China tensions rise

18-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Heightened US-China tensions have caused planners in all industrial sectors to reevaluate their sourcing arrangements. Stakeholders in the dietary supplement industry say having firm relationships with well-vetted suppliers is the best way to manage...

Botanical yields fall as climate change affects harvests

17-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Extreme weather events from heat waves and droughts to ‘hundred-year storms’ happening every two years, the impact of climate change is obvious. And few industries are witnessing the impact as much as botanical supply chain.

Broccoli compound may boost cognitive function and mood in older adults: RCT

16-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Sulforaphane, a compound derived from broccoli, may boost processing speed and mood in healthy older adults, says a new study from Japan.

Tinospora extracts show cognitive and mood potential for middle-aged women

15-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from Tinospora cordifolia stems may improve markers of inflammation in the brain and improve plasticity in key brain regions, say a new study for menopause-aged women.

‘Developing future consumers,’ The Vitamin Shoppe rolls out to college campuses nationwide

15-Aug-2022 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Sleep-deprived, stressed, and under pressure to perform academically while balancing their newfound freedom, college students are a burgeoning yet underserved market for health and nutrition products, says The Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite.

Charlotte’s Web to hop on CBD sports bandwagon with new NSF-certified product line

15-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

CBD manufacturer Charlotte’s Web has announced the planned launch of a line of CBD products aimed at the sports market that will feature an NSF Certified for Sport mark.

Natreon’s Shilajit extract shows bone health promise for postmenopausal women: RCT

11-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and collagen-inducing effects of purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may support bone health in postmenopausal women, a population at increased risk of osteoporosis, says a new study.

BAPP lab guide lays out methods to identify many possible boswellia constituents

10-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new BAPP lab guidance document is aimed at helping to distinguish the many constituents that might be found in boswellia extracts on the market.

Schisandra plus soybean may help with blood sugar control: RCT

10-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A synergistic combination of extracts from Schisandra and soybeans may improve glucose and insulin-related parameters in people with elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia), says a new study from Korea.

Aronia may exert heart benefits via gut microbiota modulation: Study

10-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Improvements in lipid metabolism induced by black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa L.) may be linked to alterations in the gut microbiota, says a new study.

NutriLeads wins NutraIngredients-USA Award for Nutrition Research Project

09-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Netherlands-based NutriLeads was recently crowned the winner of the NutraIngredients-USA Awards for in the Nutrition Research Project category. The company’s ingredient also saw success in the immune support product category.

Nammex CEO on the ‘shroom boom: ‘I don’t think it’s going to end’

08-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of health-boosting mushroom-products continue to grow at double digit levels, and with expanding interest from beverages, we could be at the beginning of a boom.

Study elucidates how gene sequencing is helping to untangle precise TCM effects

05-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new paper seeks to untangle some of the web of TCM effects by summarizing how by high throughput genetic sequencing techniques have been applied to elucidate the bioactives at work.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Meet the Products of the Year!

03-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Five new “Products of the Year” were announced at the recent NutraIngredients-USA Awards spanning botanicals, immune support, omega-3s, probiotic, and sports nutrition. Read on to meet the winners…

5 emerging trends from leading beauty-from-within experts

02-Aug-2022 By Danielle Masterson

During a recent webinar focused on ingestible beauty, our panelists weighed in during a trendwatching segment.

Prebiotic potential of cranberry pomace fractions detailed in study

01-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study funded by Ocean Spray details the activity of prebiotic fractions found in cranberries.

Hops extract may ease knee joint pain, help sleep: RCT

29-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a standardized extract from hops may ease knee joint pain for people with osteoarthritis, and reduce pain-associated sleep disruptions, says a new trial.

Study: Prunes preserve hip BMD in postmenopausal women

28-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Prunes contain vitamins and minerals like fiber, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, boron, copper and polyphenols that protect the bones. Regular consumption of prunes can reduce proinflammatory cytokines, markers of inflammation that can contribute to...

Bioengineered salidroside ingredient launches as part of extensive development effort

22-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new bioidentical ingredient has launched with DoubleRainbow Biosciences unveiling its LK-01 Pure Salidroside, which delivers the core activity of the popular botanical Rhodiola rosea.

Young Living warning letter points to need among MLMs to have plan to police language used by distributors

20-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A warning letter sent to Young Living, a multi level marketing company specializing in essential oils, underscores the importance of having a social media monitoring program in place to avoid running afoul of regulators.

Consumer goods company dives into supplement trade with line of wellness shots

19-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

Another company with marketing acumen but no nutritional experience has dipped its toe into the supplement industry with a new range of wellness shots.

Horphag forecasts growth in ingestible skin health category, credits research

19-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Research suggests French maritime pine bark extract counteracts damaging environmental stress factors and reinforces the body's frontline defense against harmful toxins.

‘Sleep and relaxation are still a white space’: Celesta CEO talks formulation opportunities

18-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Despite significant growth and consumer interest in products for sleep and stress management, the categories remain a white space, says the CEO of a new company exploring multi-ingredient blends to target multiple biological pathways.

FDA cites four more honey products for knockoff ED drugs

18-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to four companies marketing sexual enhancement supplements ostensibly based on honey but which contained undeclared ED drugs. The warning letters were part of a ongoing enforcement effort on...

“The brand exposure is priceless” says NutraIngredients-USA Award winner

18-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Monteloeder took home the Ingredient of the Year Award for Beauty-from-Within.

Herbalife launches fat blocker with significant research history

18-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife has launched a new weight management product based on a fiber derived from prickly pear cactus. The ingredient has the backing of several placebo controlled human clinical trials.

Research ranks polyphenol-rich supplements based on density of bioactives

15-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A group of sports nutrition researchers looked into the precise contents of some popular polyphenol-rich products and found a wide range of concentrations and potential activity.

Today! Winners of 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards announced!

13-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

After all the waiting, it’s finally here. We’ll reveal the winners of this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards at 11am Central US time. Here’s what you need to know:

PLT says healthy population data boosts new respiratory health combo

13-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

PLT says new data on its AlvioLife respiratory health ingredient is significant because it shows significant effects in a healthy population.

MycoTechnology leverages mycelial fermentation to unlock plant proteins

12-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

A patented mushroom mycelia fermentation platform is paving the way to next-gen plant proteins, according to a recent animal study.

Countdown to Beauty-from-Within Webinar

12-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

We’re just days away from our beauty-from-within webinar and our expert panel is ready to dig into the latest in ingredients, products and research.

EC allows turmeric-based metabolite onto market as Novel Food

12-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) is to allow a turmeric-based metabolite on the market as a Novel Food (NF) for 5 years in a move that raises questions about other curcuminoid extracts.

Vertosa, University of Massachusetts Amherst join forces to study CBG

11-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers say there are more questions than answers surrounding the minor cannabinoid, so the partnership signifies a step in the right direction.

Quercetin plus exercise may boost muscle quality vs exercise alone: Study

11-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Quercetin supplements combined with low-intensity resistance exercise may improve measures of muscle stiffness in older people and may benefit those at risk of sarcopenia.

NutraCast: Turning to CBD for mental health

08-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Between Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation, life is taking a serious toll on mental health. But more and more people are looking for ways to address mental health without a prescription.

FDA, FTC combine to tackle opiod claims in kratom warning letters

08-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

FDA and FTC have issued four joint warning letters to kratom companies centered on opioid claims. It’s a move that comes on the heels of FDA rejecting an NDI filing on the ingredient for the sixth time.

2 days to go: Countdown is on for the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards

08-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

On July 13, the winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast. Read why our finalists are excited…

Sabinsa mourns passing of CEO V.G. Nair

07-Jul-2022

Dr. Muhammed Majeed, Sami-Sabinsa Group’s founder, Chairman, and Managing Director, has expressed his sadness at the death of the group’s CEO, V.G. Nair.

Constituents of orchid species dampen cognitive disability from high fat diet

07-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study suggests that polysaccharides derived from an orchid species can reduce cognitive dysfunction in mice fed a high fat diet.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Charlotte Traas, Director of Sales Education and Training, New Chapter

06-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Charlotte Traas is a board certified master herbalist, ashwagandha expert and a self-described rebel. As the Director of Sales Education and Training at New Chapter, she’s developing content for training and representing the company as a national trainer...

Nature’s Way succeeds in advertising challenge on understrength elderberry products

05-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

An elderberry product marketer has agreed to drop claims that its products contain elderberry in an advertising challenge lodged by Nature’s Way Brands, LLC, which has exposed elderberry adulteration in the past.

7 key takeaways from the CRN-ACI Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Summit

05-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NDIs, drug preclusions, the CBD stalemate, actions at the State level, and an impending supply chain nightmare around plastics were just some of the highlights from a recent conference in New York City.

CBD: The ultimate celebrity side hustle

01-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Whether they’re an investor, founder or spokesperson, public figures such as athletes and actors are benefitting from CBD’s therapeutic properties –and its ability to bring in the dough.