Botanicals

CBD industry consolidation continues with manufacturing facility sale

05-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

In a sign of further consolidation within the CBD/hemp products industry, THC Farmaceuticals Inc has announced it has acquired a contract manufacturer in Southern California.

Shelf space battle will intensify with Nestlé/Bountiful deal, observers say

04-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Now that Nestlé has completed its acquisition of brands of The Bountiful Co. observers expect the CPG giant’s move into nutrition and wellness will continue to gather steam.

Study supports OmniActive’s sustained release caffeine’s nootropic effects

04-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A new pharmacokinetic (PK) data on OmniActive’s energy ingredient, Xtenergy shows that blood levels of caffeine were sustained significantly longer than immediate release caffeine, with no ‘caffeine crash’ effects reported.

Phenolaeis takes another turn in white label-ready prototype game

03-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Palm fruit ingredient manufacturer Phenolaeis has joined a growing cadre of companies putting together more complete, white label-worthy product prototypes to capture customers’ eyes during the pandemic-induced trade show drought.

Science must be specific to products, FTC reiterates In new raft of COVID-19 warning letters

03-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

The US Federal Trade Commission has cited another 30 companies or individuals for making what it characterizes as unsubstantiated COVID-19 treatment claims.

Tongkat Ali may help regulate hormones in young men: Study

30-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A standardized extract of Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) may support testosterone levels in young men and offer benefits for muscle and strength gain, says a new randomized controlled trial.

NutraCast: Stuart Titus, PhD, on CBN for Sleep

30-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Many of us know that valerian root, ashwagandha, chamomile and melatonin are helpful in delivering a good night’s rest. But how about CBN? Stuart Titus, PhD, CEO and president at Medical Marijuana, said that cannabinol hasn't really been available...

Endurance training boost: India’s vegan sports nutrition brand launches sublingual caffeine strips and beetroot extract

29-Apr-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Indian vegan supplement and sports nutrition company Unived has launched a series of new products, from sublingual caffeine strips to beetroot extract, to enhance the training and performance of endurance athletes.

Low dose turmeric supplement offers 24-fold increased bioavailability, study says

29-Apr-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

The bioavailability of the curcuminoids in a low dose turmeric supplement were shown to be 24-times greater than a standard turmeric extract in a new randomised crossover study in France.

Immunity, relaxation, energy and focus: Trending botanicals in food and beverage, from ashwagandha to ginseng

28-Apr-2021 By Elaine Watson

Once confined to dietary supplements and herbal teas, botanicals from ashwagandha to ginseng are springing up in a growing number of ready-to-drink beverages and snacks as brands seek to imbue their wares with functionality and an air of sophistication....

NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Tracey Seipel, Urox formulator

28-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Even though urinary incontinence impacts millions of people, it’s still a topic that people don’t want to discuss —not even with their own doctors.

CBD watchdog finds 25% of products don’t test for microbials, pesticides, or heavy metals

27-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A report from a watchdog group found found that just 42% of CBD brands tested all their products for potency. Additionally, the vast majority of products tested were outside the limits of acceptable variance.

April new product roundup

27-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Spray delivery systems, CBN, and the sleep category lead this month's wellness wave.

Nestlé confirms plan to purchase The Bountiful Co. in deal in $5 billion range

26-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Swiss nutrition giant Nestlé has reportedly confirmed that it will acquire The Bountiful Co. prior to a planned initial public offering for the maker of Nature’s Bounty supplements.