Botanicals

Celsius' sales rise by more than 190% in quarter

03-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Energy drink firm Celsius reported passing the $100 million quarterly revenue mark in its recent year end earnings filing. The company made strides in both brick and mortar distribution and greater penetration in online platforms.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Lily Geiger, founder of Figlia

02-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Figlia is a female-founded, non-alcoholic functional aperitivo made with the sober community at the forefront.

In memory of Ben Zaricor, 1947-2022

Fmali v Heckler: The landmark herb case that changed the industry

02-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

It started with ten-speed bicycles and ended with an Appeals Court decision in 1983 that changed the herb industry and knocked FDA down a peg. Four decades later, it’s time to shine the spotlight on this game-changing court case.

Sabinsa introduces curcumin analogue ingredient rich in Calebin A

01-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Longtime turmeric purveyor Sabinsa has extended the product line for this venerable ingredient family with a new offering derived from a related species that is high in the compound Calebin A.

News in brief

Alkemist Labs adds heavy metals and pesticides to testing suite

01-Mar-2022

California-based Alkemist Labs has renewed its ISO accreditation and expanded its suite of testing services to include heavy metals and pesticides.

PLT says third-party audit verifies sustainability of its Boswellia sources

28-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

A third-party audit commissioned by PLT Health Solutions has verified the sustainability of the company’s Boswellia serrata sources within India, the company claims. The popularity of the botanical combined with its slow growth has raised supply concerns...

CBD price per mg trending down, report finds

28-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Despite a whopping 3,561% gap between the most expensive and least expensive products across the CBD industry, the overall category is getting cheaper for consumers.

Turmeric extract may boost blood flow to the brain: RCT

28-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of a turmeric extract may increase cerebral oxygenation linked to better blood flow to the brain, says a new study from Brazil.

Yellow pea is a rich source of protein and equally nutritious as milk casein, say scientists

25-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Yellow pea protein demonstrates similar digestive and metabolic properties as milk casein and is a viable alternative source of dietary protein, according to French scientists.

Best companies will prevail as CBD market goes through painful winnowing, CEO says

24-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

The hemp/CBD market is going through a reckoning but ultimately will emerge in a stronger position, said the head of one of few publicly traded companies in the sector.

Unigen launches two new botanicals for respiratory, immune health

24-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Unigen Inc. is launching two new botanical ingredients at the upcoming Expo West in Anaheim, one is positioned for respiratory health, the other for immune support.

Hibiscus and lemon verbena extract show weight management potential: RCT

24-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Ahead of Expo West, Monteloeder releases study that demonstrates extracts from hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) may enhance satiety, suppress appetite and reduce cravings.

Russian invasion unlikely to upend botanical supply situation, but finished goods sales could be impacted

24-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Russian invasion of Ukraine this morning is expected to have little effect on the supply of ingredients to the dietary supplement industry in the near term. The picture for companies selling finished products within the two countries is less clear.

Ocean Spray-Canomiks partnership uses A.I. to explore cranberry's biological efficacy

24-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Cranberry cooperative Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is leveraging artificial intelligence (A.I.) from tech firm Canomiks to test and certify the biological efficacy of the cranberry.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: What are our judges looking for?

24-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With five weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2022, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

NPA submits citizen’s petition demanding resolution on CBD issue

22-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association has filed a citizen’s petition calling for FDA to either rule that CBD is a legal dietary ingredient or to make a rule allowing enforcement discretion on the substance.

Five product categories open for entries in NutraIngredients-USA Awards

17-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2022, with five categories dedicated to the best and most innovative products.

Lodaat build science for ingredient portfolio with new studies

15-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

From ashwagandha for sleep to Holy Basil for daytime functioning and concentration, ingredient supplier Lodaat has reported the publication of a number of studies for its ingredients.

Ancient Nutrition partners with Rodale Institute for regenerative ag transition

14-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplement brand Ancient Nutrition has announced a scientific research partnership with regenerative organic agriculture pioneers Rodale Institute on its regenerative agricultural efforts.

Meta-analysis supports lycopene’s blood pressure benefits

11-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplemental lycopene, a red carotenoid found in tomatoes, watermelons, and other foodstuffs, may significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertensive people, says a new meta-analysis of clinical trials.

Paper connects dots for successful supplement studies

09-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new paper lays out the basics for successful design of a dietary supplement clinical trial. The document goes over considerations like dosing, proper characterization of study material, pharmacokinetics and others that are still all too frequently...

Cocoa-pomegranate extract blend may boost T levels for healthy men: Study

09-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A proprietary blend of extracts of pomegranate and cocoa may increase total and free testosterone levels and increase strength measures in healthy young men, says a new study from India and the US.

ADM talks weight management trends for 2022

09-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Deepening science around prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics is providing formulators innovative new options for weight management products, with the category still front of mind for many consumers.

Curcumin supplementation linked to boost in vitamin D levels among women with PMS and dysmenorrhea

09-Feb-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Curcumin supplementation for three menstrual cycles has been found to significantly improve the vitamin D status in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea.

Black cumin oil may boost sleep quality, help with stress: Human data

08-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly improve sleep quality in people with sleep problems, says a new study from India.

As many as 18% of troops reported supplement adverse events in survey questioned by expert

04-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

A large survey of supplement use among US military personnel reported as many as 18% of respondents experienced an adverse event. But methodology questions makes it difficult to take those numbers at face value, an expert says.

BMC journal launches investigation of 2013 Newmaster paper that sparked NY AG affair

04-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

An explosive article published in Science alleges fraud against Dr Steven Newmaster, a botanist at the University of Guelph in Canada, and again calls into question the 2013 paper on which the damaging NY Attorney General’s investigation of herbal supplements...

Lessons from NutraIngredients-USA's Business Leaders Forum

02-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Ongoing category growth, evolving immunity positioning, reacting to social media, and the long-tail of supply chain issues were just some of the take-aways from our recent Business Leaders Forum, which brought together the CEOs of Pharmavite, NOW, and...

CK Nutraceuticals to distribute Chilean maqui ingredients

01-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

Canadian ingredient supplier CK Nutraceuticals has signed an agreement to distribute proprietary branded ingredients based on maqui berry.

Six ingredient categories open for entries in NutraIngredients-USA Awards

31-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2022, with six categories dedicated to the best and most innovative ingredients.

Study finds mushroom species ameliorates gout symptoms

28-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research out of China using a rat model has found that the fungal species Phellinus igniarius can alleviate the symptoms of gouty arthritis. In addition, they found that a cultivated version of this scarce fungus performed well.

Dried goji berries could protect against age-related sight loss

27-Jan-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Eating a small portion of dried goji berries on a regular basis could delay the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or prevent it altogether among healthy middle-aged people, according to a new study.

Bacopa extract may boost sleep, cognitive & mood measures in kids: Study

26-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of a specific Bacopa monnieri extract may improve measures of cognitive flexibility and executive functioning in children aged 6 to 14 years, says a new study from Australia.

New data to help Ayurvedic combo widen unique niche in joint category, developer says

24-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study on TamaFlex, an ingredient arising out of the Ayurvedic tradition, has shown benefits in a population with knee osteoarthritis, bolstering the scientific backing for the ingredient.

Kemin expands hemp-based ingredients offering with Driftless Extracts investment

20-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Iowa-based Kemin Industries has made a strategic investment in Wisconsin-based Driftless Extracts LLC, a USDA-certified organic hemp producer, processor, and ingredient supplier.

Flavonoid-like peanut extracts appear to promote sleep quality, study suggests

20-Jan-2022 By Will Chu

The flavonoid-like components of peanut stem and leaf extract appear to promote sleep quality via a mechanism of action that decreases neuronal excitability, according to researchers.

Majeed aims to change preconceptions as head of Americas for Chinese supplier BGG

18-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Changing the perception of Chinese ingredients will be among the first jobs that Shaheen Majeed will undertake for his new employer, BGG.

Green tea daily wards off influenza and other respiratory viruses, say researchers

18-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Results from a review and meta-analysis on the effects tea catechins on influenza and other upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) reveals “significant preventative effects.”

Noted botanical photographer Steven Foster passes away suddenly

17-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Noted botanical photographer and herbal medicine expert Steven Foster passed away unexpectedly over the weekend, the American Botanical Council reported today.

Commentary

Why you should attend the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

17-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Making connections between academics and business leaders has been one of the hallmarks of NutraIngredients-USA, and it will be on display at our upcoming don’t-miss event.

NutriLeads builds science and market for innovative upcycled immune ingredient

17-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With data from a “pivotal” double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial just published and the first consumer product set to launch “in the coming weeks”, Netherlands-based NutriLeads is eying a strong 2022 in the US market for its carrot-derived...

AHPA’s McGuffin on 40 years of industry impact and influence

17-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the American Herbal Products Association. We sat down with AHPA President, Michael McGuffin, to look back on the association’s impact and influence over 40 years and look ahead to the industry’s future.

Sports brands scramble to say abreast of market changes wrought by pandemic

14-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition companies will need to stay abreast of how consumers are interacting with their products—and especially how that has changed during the pandemic—to identify and capitalize on new opportunities, said a prominent market analyst.

Immune support plus: Expect formulations to broaden their benefit profiles, says ADM

14-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The future of the immune support category will include other benefits like sleep, stress management, and metabolic health anchored to the core immunity ingredients, according to experts from ingredients giant ADM.

See you in San Diego! Our plans to proceed with the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

13-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA remains committed to hosting its Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA, February 14-16 in San Diego.

Spermidine may protect against age-related heart mitochondrial changes

13-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with spermidine may protect the mitochondria in hearts of older individuals, suggests data from a mouse study from Austria & Germany.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

12-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2022 with new two categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

Brightseed & Olam partner to unlock novel bioactives in pepper & garlic

12-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Olam food ingredients (ofi) is partnering with AI-phytonutrient pioneers Brightseed and its Forager platform to explore and identify novel bioactives in black pepper and garlic.

Study shows adding artichoke to bergamot helps ameliorate ‘non responder’ issue

11-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found that adding an artichoke leaf extract to a bergamot phytosome ingredient can benefit subjects with high cholesterol, even if those subjects had previously derived little benefit from bergamot alone.

New study explores CBD and CBN for sleep

11-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

CBD brand CBDistillery in partnership with MoreBetter (dba Releaf App) recently announced the results from a 31-day study it calls the Sleep Pathfinder Mission utilizing CBDistillery's Regular Strength Sleep Synergy Tincture.