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SSW education session to spotlight ‘historic’ BAPP SOP

By Stephen Daniells

Stakeholders can learn how to implement the BAPP ‘Burn it, Don’t return it’ SOP to help ensure the integrity of the worldwide supply chain for dietary supplements, foods, OTC drugs, and cosmetics.

A Brazilian court has found 'unlawful' working conditions in Cargill's cocoa supply chain. Pic: Cargill

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Cargill accused of child labour practices on Brazilian cocoa farms

By Anthony Myers

Cargill, one of the world’s largest cocoa suppliers, has been ordered by a Brazilian court to pay 600,000 reais ($120,185) as indemnity for allegedly buying cocoa from farms where child labour or forced work has been identified.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Merce Piñol del Olmo, Aker BioMarine

NutraWomen Wednesday: Merce Piñol del Olmo, Aker BioMarine

By Danielle Masterson

Merce Piñol del Olmo is an industry leader with broad experience in the nutraceutical sector. As the VP of Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa, the Norwegian is responsible for the growth strategy in these regions.

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Herbalife’s DNA-based botanical authentication program

By Danielle Masterson

For Herbalife’s Zhengfei Lu, PhD, the importance of botanical authentication goes beyond fulfilling the regulatory requirement on botanical identification– it’s about protecting consumers, ensuring efficacy and supporting sustainable practices.

NutraCast: Supporting women in India and across the supply chain

NutraCast: Supporting women in India and across the supply chain

By Danielle Masterson

India’s rich heritage of traditional medicine like Ayurveda has made the country a powerful player in the natural products industry. As such, Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) recently announced the appointment of Rajat Shah as Global liaison in India, marking...

Rhodiola rosea: Adjusting to life as an endangered species

Rhodiola rosea: Adjusting to life as an endangered species

By Asia Sherman

The global demand for Rhodiola rosea – also known as "golden root" or "roseroot" – has been increasing steadily since the late 20th century, so much so that it now faces restrictions in international trade brought on by exploitative...

NutraCast: Power Leaves finds opportunity in decocainized coca

NutraCast: Power Leaves finds opportunity in decocainized coca

By Danielle Masterson

Power Leaves says it's breaking the monopoly on the supply of coca leaf extract and bringing on a ‘new age of coca’. Through an exclusive agreement with indigenous communities, the ingredient manufacturer and supplier has developed a legal Colombian...

Vitafoods 2023 highlights: Sustainability

Vitafoods 2023 highlights: Sustainability

By Olivia Haslam

Prioritising sustainability is a necessary step towards building a more resilient food system for future generations, and one which many companies at Vitafoods 2023 were keen to acknowledge.

An echinacea plant can take 2 to 3 years to mature in the ground, but Ayana's plant cell cultivation could be produce ingredients in a couple of weeks, said the company's CEO.    Image © evgenyb / Getty Images

Ayana Bio launches plant cell-derived echinacea & lemon balm

By Stephen Daniells

Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has announced the first-ever launch of plant cell-cultivated lemon balm and echinacea ingredients, to use in supplement formulations for sleep, mood, and immune support.

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Ritual debuts at Target

By Danielle Masterson

As if we need another reason to shop at Target, Ritual’s top products are now on the shelves of the go-to destination for everyday essentials.

NutraCast: Incorporating weather forecasting into business models

NutraCast: Incorporating weather forecasting into business models

By Danielle Masterson

Heavy rain, droughts, record-breaking early blooms and even a recent blizzard warning in California..all alarming indicators that Mother Nature is off kilter. Climate Change is a slow-moving crisis that’s catching up quickly, and for some companies, long-term...

State of the US Dietary Supplements sector in 2023

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY SURVEY

State of the US Dietary Supplements sector in 2023

By Stephen Daniells

Are supply chains still causing problems for businesses? What are the hottest ingredients and most sought-after product claims? And do people really think about FDA’s recent actions against ingredients like NAC and NMN?

What to expect from the International Conference on the Science of Botanicals

Oxford ICSB: ‘You always learn something from this meeting’

By Stephen Daniells

From authentication and identification of botanicals to approached to establishing safety and efficacy, the 21st International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) provides stakeholders in the botanicals space a unique opportunity to learn and...

5 take-aways we learned during our Business Leaders Forum

5 take-aways we learned during our Business Leaders Forum

By Stephen Daniells

From 2022 sales numbers to consumer enthusiasm remaining high, and from progress with equality and diversity in the industry to the growth in awareness around the importance of the microbiome for health, there were lots of talking points from our 3rd...

Ritual on traceability efforts

NutraCast: Ritual takes traceability to the next level

By Danielle Masterson

Ritual is combining health with technology to double down on its commitment to traceability. The company wants consumers to have the ability to track the journey of a single nutrient from its source.

AHPA’s McGuffin on supply chain, MPL, climate change, and more

AHPA’s McGuffin on supply chain, MPL, climate change, and more

By Stephen Daniells

Supply chain issues appear to be easing for the herbal supplements sector, says Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association, but the key lesson from the past couple of years is that supply chain management is not simple.

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