Botanicals

Quicksilver Scientific unveils Apricō line

12-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

From the creators of Quicksilver Scientific, the Apricō line features cutting-edge nanoemulsion technology in several formats.

AHPA event to delve into botanical supply headaches made worse by energy shortage

12-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Economic dislocation from the pandemic continues to send shock waves through the supply of botanical raw materials and will necessitate a new mindset about supply chain integrity in the future, experts say. The issue will be a key focus at an upcoming...

Molson Coors, Hexo Corp serve up CBD sparkling water in more states

11-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

With the success of Veryvell in Colorado and Canada, Truss is expanding its distribution.

Mushroom blend shows prebiotic activity in TIM-2 model

11-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A blend of three mushrooms may dose-dependently increase levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut and increase levels of the short chain fatty acid butyrate, says a new study.

World's 5th biggest economy now fully open to hemp/CBD products

07-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law making hemp/CBD supplements and foods legal after an unsettled period in which the state health department was following a federal lead in ruling that CBD was not a legal dietary ingredient.

Once sprightly turmeric market showing signs of maturity

07-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent report on sales of botanical supplements was mostly very good news for the industry. But one prominent ingredient — turmeric — saw sales flatten or even decline.

AHPA member survey shows more opposition than support for mandatory product listing

07-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A recent survey by the American Herbal Products Association showed that over 50% of its members oppose a mandatory product listing for dietary supplements, with only 18% supporting the listing.

Hangover cures keep coming despite FDA action

06-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Despite a recent FDA enforcement action, bringing hangover products to market with provocative claims continues to be a siren call for the dietary supplement industry.

FDA warns Arizona firm over numerous alleged disease claims

06-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

An Arizona supplement marketer has been warned by FDA over claims relating to blood sugar management, stress relief, immunity and more.

M&A ferment continues in CBD space with new deals

04-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The tide of acquisition and diversification in the hemp/CBD space continues to rise with two deals announced recently.

NutriLeads launches upcycled carrot-derived ingredient for immune support

04-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Dutch health ingredients company, NutriLeads, has officially launched its immune health ingredient derived from upcycled carrot pomace for use in supplements and functional food & beverages.

Benexia launches encapsulated oil as latest move in quest to derive added value from chia seeds

01-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Chilean firm Benexia has made big strides in moving toward becoming a supplier of chia-based ingredients as opposed to being purely a purveyor of the seed itself.

News in brief

OmniActive draws new line in curcumin bioavailability sand

29-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

Branded ingredient supplier OmniActive says it has produced a more highly bioavailable form of its flagship curcumin ingredient line. The new offering is called Curcuwin Ultra +.

Good data on extended release herbal weight loss blend expected to turbocharge sales

27-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

New evidence backing the effects of a four herb plus fiber blend in weight loss is expected to boost the ingredient’s already significant uptake in the market.

Dark chocolate may alter gut microbiome, improve mood: RCT

24-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming an 85% cocoa dark chocolate significantly altered the diversity of the gut microbiome and improved mood in a randomized controlled trial with healthy young adults.

Select gut microbes linked to potential health benefits of hop compound: Study

23-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Understanding how xanthohumol operates could pave the way for unlocking its potential to counter diet-induced obesity and health risks associated with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Entrepreneur lays out how Cirona Labs broke into CBD emulsions space

21-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The Geneva, NY-based company supplies water-soluble cannabinoid and botanical ingredients. During an interview at SupplySide East, Hunter Friedland, founder and CEO, explained how Cirona Labs was born out of Cornell University.

PEA supplements may help people fall asleep and boost cognition on waking: Study

20-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Eight weeks of supplementation with palmitoylethanolamide, an endocannabinoid-like molecule, may improve sleep measures in healthy adults, according to results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.

Pro skateboarder launches CBD water with Vertical Wellness

16-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The partnership has spawned a product extension into the sparkling water category.

AHPA’s annual congress flies an immunity flag, reflecting unusual times

16-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

The American Herbal Products Association has announced a focus on immunity for its annual Congress event that traditionally is scheduled to follow on the Supply Side West trade show in Las Vegas.

Elderberry supplement sales skyrocketed to $320 million in 2020: ABC report

15-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of herbal supplements in the US grew by a record-breaking 17.3% in 2020, with elderberry supplements surging to almost $320 million in the combined mainstream and natural channels.

CDC, FDA issue warnings about delta-8 THC safety

15-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

US federal regulatory agencies have issued warnings on the availability of delta-8 THC, saying reports of almost 150 recent emergency room visits have mentioned the substance.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Pelin Thorogood, co-founder & executive chair of Radicle Science

15-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Pelin Thorogood is the co-founder and executive chair of Radicle Science, a health tech B-corp that combines market research, scientific rigor and technology with a focus on the CBD space.

Dangerous Black Salve products continue to find way to market

15-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

An FDA warning letter has been issued for a an under the radar topical herbal product known as Black Salve that continues to appear on the market even after the Agency issued a consumer warning calling the product “life threatening.”

Kiwifruit polyphenols may offer prebiotic potential, protect against leaky gut

15-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A polyphenolic-rich extract from kiwifruit peel may reduce intestinal permeability associated with a high-fat diet by boosting the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, suggests a new study from China.

Verdure highlights several updates at SupplySide East

14-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Kristen Marshall, digital marketing manager took some time off the show floor to discuss all the new happenings with Verdure Sciences.

Getting to the root of a good hair day starts in the gut

13-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s stress-related hair thinning or more grays popping up, a growing number of people are laser-focused on their head.

Ashwagandha extract shows ‘potent immune-stimulatory properties’: Study

13-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a standardized root and leaf ashwagandha extract (Shoden) may improve immune health markers in healthy adults, says data from a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Studies support Tongkat Ali’s virility benefits for middle-age men with low testosterone

10-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A standardized extract of Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) may increase testosterone levels, improve fitness outcomes from training, and boost cardiovascular markers in middle-aged men with low T, say two new studies from Brazil.

Nutraceutical ingredients that are changing the anti-aging game

09-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Skin covers a whopping 20 square feet of the human body—So it’s no wonder consumers want to protect their largest organ.

Spermidine supplements may boost cognitive performance: Human data

08-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Oral supplementation with spermidine may boost cognitive performance in older people, with the most pronounced effects observed in those with mild dementia, says a new study from Austria.

News in brief

Bionap self-affirms GRAS status for standardized grape extract

07-Sep-2021

Italy’s Bionap Bioactive Natural Products has announced it has self-affirmed the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status of its CogniGrape standardized grape extract for use as a source of dietary polyphenols and/or as an antioxidant for use in food...

New research validates improved function of zinc/turmeric complex, company maintains

03-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A Wisconsin-based supplement manufacturer has released new data showing the improved functionality of a proprietary zinc-turmeric complex that underpins a number of its products

Indian supplier details immune cell mechanisms for Andrographis extract

01-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

Indian ingredient supplier Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd. has validated the immune boosting effect of an Andrographis extract with a clinical study.

Epigenetics: “The next megatrend for our industry”

31-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Recent advancements surrounding DNA repair mechanisms have opened the door to new nutraceuticals that slow the aging process.

August Launch Pad: The latest releases revealed

31-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As we head into Fall, immunity is in focus. Expect the season to bring in adaptogenic mushroom extracts, probiotics and a few ayurvedic ingredients for good measure.

NOW unveils new method for finding pesticide residues in complex botanicals

31-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Scientists at supplement manufacturer NOW have validated a new test method for finding pesticide residues in difficult-to-analyze botanicals, such as Hawthorn extract.

NutraCast: PureForm Global on making CBD from orange peel

27-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As popular and as in demand CBD is, there is a huge chunk of the population who can’t see what the fuss is all about. Why? Because CBD products made from hemp could contain THC, a molecule that will lead to failed drug tests.
But there may be...

Port snarl in China shows shipping crisis far from over

27-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

The global shipping crisis brought on by the pandemic is continuing to strain supply chains and raise costs, a number of companies have told NutraIngredients-USA.

Nitric oxide pioneer donates products to help Nepal in COVID-19 crisis

27-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A company founded by a nitric oxide research pioneer will donate $790,000 worth of supplements to Nepal to help combat the COVID-19 treatment crisis there.

ABC article highlights purslane’s long history of use as Chinese researchers uncover additional constituents of plant

26-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent article shined a light on the history and use of purslane, a legacy botanical that has been somewhat obscure but which has generated significant recent research interest.

Guest article

CRN: Don’t Sell Out DSHEA for CBD

25-Aug-2021 By By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition

We all want an expedient solution to the stalemate with FDA over the legal status of cannabidiol (CBD), but the call to allow FDA to set a maximum safe level for CBD is antithetical to the law governing dietary supplements, DSHEA.

Kratom comment deadline approaches as labs continue to service thriving trade

23-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Today (Aug 24) marks a deadline for public comment on a FDA request for input on the abuse potential of a number of drug substances, including kratom. Even as the regulatory winds shift around the ingredient, analytical labs are lining up to service...

Herbalife expanding into beauty from within with carotenoid-based skin supplement

20-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife is dipping its toe a bit deeper into the beauty from within category with a new multi ingredient supplement aimed at skin health that features Lycored’s tomato extract as a hero ingredient.

CV Sciences’ Q2 revenue rebounds after challenging Q1

13-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

CBD products manufacturer CV Sciences has recorded quarter-on-quarter increases in revenue, with increasing retail distribution and a “strong” innovation pipeline leading to bullish predictions for the rest of 2022.

FDA rejects two NDI filings on full spectrum hemp extracts

11-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration has rejected two New Dietary Ingredient Notifications for CBD ingredients. Industry stakeholders said the fact of the rejections and some of wording used in the letters makes it clear that new legislation is likely...

Consumer safety groups ring alarm on America’s poppy seed supply

10-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Unwashed poppy seeds and poppy seed tea could be contaminated with dangerous levels of opioids.

New OmniActive CEO says he follows example of famous football coach

10-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

New OmniActive CEO Mark Dewis said he takes a cue from a legendary football coach when thinking about how to take the legacy ingredient supplier to the next level.

Kerry agrees to acquire Natreon for ~$50 million

10-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Kerry’s expansion of its health portfolio shows no sign of slowing as the company has agreed to acquire botanicals player Natreon for approximately $50 million (€42 million).

NOW testing raises concerns about potency, heavy metals, label accuracy, & synthetics in curcumin supplements

06-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplement manufacturer NOW alleges that among 23 “unknown” curcumin products it purchased recently on Amazon and subjected to in-house and third-party analytical testing, 12 products failed at least one of the tests.