Botanicals

New protein brand bets on plastic neutral policy

22-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new protein brand has launched in the US, which is basing its value proposition on plastic neutral packaging and grass fed and organic claims on its ingredients.

BDS announces big capital raise as demand for hemp data mushrooms

22-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

In a development reflective of the rapidly developing hemp and cannabis markets, research firm BDS Analytics has announced $7 million in new financing.

Brand development key to success in CBD game

20-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Brand development expertise will be a key differentiator in the rapidly evolving CBD space, one stakeholder says.

IAAF updates statement with sports nutrition-focused information resource

20-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) makes available an updated guide containing to sports nutrition as part of its consensus statement designed for athletes.

Colorado hemp entrepreneurs can count on enthusiastic backing of governor

19-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said the state intends to maintain its lead in the hemp industry by putting the full weight of state government behind its farmers and extractors. The state has taken a lead in shipping hemp plants and seeds to some Latin American...

Smokers and drinkers benefit more from flavonoid-rich diet’s protective effect: Study

19-Aug-2019 By Will Chu

Dietary intake of the kinds of flavonoids found in apples and tea may ward off certain types of cancer and heart-related disease, a Danish cohort study finds, especially for smokers and heavy drinkers.

Patagonian berries are ‘a relevant source of bioactive compounds’, says review

16-Aug-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Native Patagonian berries such as maqui, calafate, and Patagonian raspberries are a rich source of phytochemical with potential health-promoting properties, says a new review from Chile and Argentina.

From the editor's desk

Patchwork quilt of regulations could further complicate CBD picture if FDA doesn’t act quickly

16-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

FDA needs to act quickly on CBD regulations before a rapidly developing patchwork quilt of new rules promulgated in lower jurisdictions unduly complicates the situation.

Edible flowers can contribute to daily dose of vitamin E, study suggests

15-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

A flower a day keeps the doctor away? Study highlights two flowers as source of healthy fatty-acids, carotenoids, and more.

Standardization from filtration process will boost elderberry ingredient, supplier says

14-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Berry specialist Artemis International says the standardization bona fides of a European elderberry ingredient it is debuting in the US market will set it apart in a crowded space.

Method for quantifying insoluble PACs in cranberry could open up new avenues of research, expert says

12-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

A study using cranberries supplied by Fruit d’Or outlines a new test method for quantifying the insoluble proanthocyanidins (PACs) within the fruit. The method could potentially open up new avenues of research for ingredients derived from the berry.

From the editor's desk

What’s in a name? Almost everything, it turns out

09-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

Paying attention to nomenclature is part of quality control and a key part of building both product efficacy and ensuring consumer trust.

Best practices around controlling THC content will be key element of CBD debate, expert says

09-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

A key element of the CBD debate will be determining best practices of when and how to measure the THC content of products, said an expert with long experience in the botanicals field.

Plant used in traditional Chinese medicine linked to bone health benefits, in mice at least

09-Aug-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine posit that extract of Forsythia suspensa may be used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, based on their observations of using the plant extract on mice.

Colorado cannabis specialist branching out into CBD-only products

08-Aug-2019 By Hank Schultz

The cadre of CBD manufacturers continues to grow with the debut of a line from a Colorado company previously specializing in THC-containing products.