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AHPA’s McGuffin: ‘When Americans believe their health is at risk, they turn to natural products’

21-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Speaking via video, Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), discussed a range of issues, from new supplement users sticking with the products, voicing support for recent FDA/FTC actions against egregious drug claims,...

Weighing the risks of CBD in sports nutrition

20-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As cannabis legalization spreads across the country, professional sports leagues are updating their policies, while some players update their portfolios.

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University of Rhode Island rolls out online cannabis studies certificate course for students and industry professionals

19-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

URI has unveiled a new online Cannabis Studies program aimed at multiple positions in cannabis industry, from sales to lab technicians, and QA/QC to product development and manufacturing.

Navigating PPP loans: Natural products industry weighs in

12-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new survey out by the Natural Products Association (NPA) zeros in on the natural products industry and offers some insight into what the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) process entails.

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Free Webinar: What does the science really say about Hemp and CBD?

12-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA's free webinar on May 14 will explore the science of hemp-derived cannabinoids (including CBD) and terpenes - there's still time to register.

Texas proposes rules for consumable hemp products

11-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

The state of Texas has proposed rules for consumable hemp products that specify processing, testing, labeling and registration requirements. While the rules are characterized as reasonable and well thought out, they represent another patch in a state-by-state...

UNPA’s Israelsen: ‘We’ve had a good six weeks, but consumers have used some of their last spending power to buy supplements’

04-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

While dietary supplement sales have surged in recent months, the extent of the economic damage caused by the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 could lead to some very tough quarters as families and businesses start to run out of money.

CBD a key ingredient in new product launches in April

29-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Despite supply chain bottle necks, several brands are debuting their latest additions.

Tackling cognitive difficulties during menopause

23-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

By 2025, over 1 billion women across the world will be going through menopause, which is 12% of the entire population.

CBD firm pivots into hand sanitizer market

23-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Global Cannabinoids has repurposed its contracts for ethanol used in hemp extraction toward the production of hand sanitizers. The result? A sprawling multi-million dollar business.

Mile High submits CBD novel food dossier: ‘This paves the way for big companies operating in CBD’

22-Apr-2020 By Katy Askew

Mile High Labs has submitted a European novel foods dossier for its CBD isolate. According to Christian Hendriksen, vice president of international expansion, compliance with novel food regulations will help move CBD into the FMCG mainstream.

New Virginia law recognizes hemp extracts as food

22-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

The State of Virginia has passed a law defining hemp extracts as an approved food. The law also allows a more liberal amount of THC in these products during the growth phase than does the federal description of industrial hemp.

NutraCast Podcast: Patrick McCarthy on CBD research and regulation

17-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In recent months the FDA has been trying to figure out how to get the CBD market under control, with the focus on safety. Patrick McCarthy, CEO of Validcare, a cannabis sector-focused health and wellness research company, said the FDA is not going to...

Large Colorado CBD producer announces program to keep hemp farmers in market

16-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

Colorado based CBD producer EcoGen Laboratories has announced a program to support hemp farmers during a tumultuous time in the market.

New delivery services pop up amid social distancing era

15-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As many people practice social distancing by substituting activities with safer alternatives, businesses are also challenged to evaluate their options during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Girl who inspired CBD movement has passed, but passion driving it has not

10-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

The sad news came this week of the death of a young girl who started a movement, one which has exposed again the built-in strains of how the dietary supplement market is regulated in the United States.

Neptune transitions CBD facility into sanitizer production

09-Apr-2020 By Hank Schultz

Neptune Health and Wellness has received approval to transition one of its facilities for the production of hand sanitizer, the company announced today.

Ahiflower, hemp, monk fruit headline new product launches

01-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Despite the cancellation of Natural Products Expo West, many brands are pushing ahead and insisting the show must go on. From supplements for first responders to multivitamins for babies, the latest products to launch offer something for everyone.

Curaleaf buoyed by increase in hemp oil demand during crisis

30-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Consumers seem to be turning to hemp and cannabis products during the current crisis, which has buoyed the near term outlook for Curaleaf, one of the largest companies in the sector, which posted strong revenue growth in its recent annual report.

CBD could play role in dealing with resistant microorganisms

27-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As antibiotic resistance reaches dangerously high levels, scientists are researching ways to halt this alarming trend.

Researchers highlight need for more responsible CBD labeling

26-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The increasing popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) only underscores the need for accurate and informative labeling of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products, according to researchers.

CBD pioneer Charlotte’s Web exits startup phase with $95 million in revenue, acquisition

24-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

CBD firm Charlotte’s Web reported $94.6 million in revenue in its annual report and announced an acquisition that expands its distribution into topical products.

Industry stakeholders lay out safety, regulatory challenges

23-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The Natural Products Association (NPA) recently held a webinar on political and legislative insights. At the forefront — the expansion of health savings accounts, new dietary new dietary ingredient enforcement, DSHEA, accurate labels, and Cannabidiol...

CBD firm CV Sciences reports 11% rise in sales

17-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

One of the pioneers of the space topped $53 million in annual revenue, but also recorded a loss as the founders cashed out. The firm also said regulatory uncertainty has increased competition as numerous small brands crowd into the field.

Cannabinoid conflict: “Scandal” of high THC content in CBD products slammed by industry

17-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The side effects of cannabidiol (CBD) products are ‘most probably’ due to native THC contamination rather than by direct action of CBD or its chemical transformation, according to a German-led study.

CBD paves way for marijuana leniency in NFL

16-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As legal marijuana expansion continues, advocates point out that it is a safer alternative to prescription opioids for athletes to manage their pain. Thanks to a new agreement, NFL players have that option.

CBD: The most well-researched Instagram trend?

13-Mar-2020 By Mary Ellen Shoup

CBD has become one of the most mentioned health trends on social media, and according to research by Babylon Health, it also has the most research breadth behind it compared to other popular wellness fads such as 'clean beauty' and 'holistic...

German govt and Euro hemp trade group clash over CBD status

13-Mar-2020 By Shane Starling

The German Food and Agriculture Ministry (BMEL) has refuted an EU hemp group missive that the Ministry had changed its position regarding the novel food requirement for some cannabidiol (CBD) extracts in the EU.

Layn Corp stocks up on biomass to stay ahead

10-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Despite the current challenges of being based in China, the outlook for the company best known for making botanical sweeteners still looks pretty sweet.

NutraCast Podcast: Carrie Mapes on cannabis and menopause

06-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In honor of International Women's Day on March 8th, today’s episode is focused on women's health.

FDA report on CBD seen as ‘disappointing’ recap of status quo

06-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz, Elaine Watson and Elizabeth Crawford

A report on CBD delivered by FDA Commissioner Dr Stephen Hahn, MD, was seen by food and dietary supplement industry stakeholders as offering little hope of a timely regulatory solution for the ingredient.

NIU’s Global Round-up: Ireland updates CBD recall list, Evolve BioSystems to conduct research in Asia, and more

02-Mar-2020 By Stephen Daniells

What’s happened across the Nutra-verse over the past seven days? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.

Test finds poor quality in Greek CBD products; experts divided on what is means for US

02-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

A recent release of test results by an Israeli company claimed to find big discrepancies between label claim and actual product content for CBD products on the market in Greece. Stakeholders here had a range of views as to how relevant the findings are...

FDA chief Hahn says it would be ‘fool’s game’ to try to shut down CBD markets

28-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

FDA Commissioner Dr Stephen Hahn, MD, in a speech on Wednesday, said that despite its continued concern about insufficient safety data, the FDA has no plans to try to shut down the CBD markets. Hahn said that would amount to a “fool’s game.”

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FSAI issues updates to CBD food and supplement recall

26-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has updated its recall of CBD-related foods and food supplements that have flagged up safety concerns due to the presence of delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.

NIU’s Global Round-up: Direct-selling challenges in China, CBD in Germany, and more

17-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

What’s happened across the Nutra-verse over the past seven days? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.

CBD industry hits back at FSAI survey findings and ‘broad-brush statements’

17-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

Retailers in the CBD space have expressed frustration at a recent survey, which finds products analysed breach food law with some posing as potential safety risks for consumers.

UK Food Standards Agency issues industry deadline for CBD authentication

13-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

Cannabidiol (CBD) industry groups have welcomed new regulatory and precautionary advice by UK authorities highlighting its “clear trajectory towards developing a safe and legally compliant CBD industry.”

FDA asks for $5 million for CBD initiatives; industry groups cautiously in favor

12-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

A $5 million FDA budget request earmarked for CBD initiatives has garnered the cautious support of dietary supplement stakeholders.

CV Sciences files motion to dismiss CBD lawsuit: ‘This case is pre-empted’

07-Feb-2020 By Elaine Watson

In a motion to dismiss a lawsuit* filed in California accusing it of selling ‘illegal’ CBD-infused products, PlusCBD Oil maker CV Sciences deploys multiple arguments: no one was harmed; plaintiffs lack standing to seek label changes; the case is pre-empted...

NPA says email campaign helped forestall Illinois bills on weight loss, CBD products

06-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association credits a grass roots pressure campaign with forestalling the advance of two troublesome Illinois State measures. One affects weight management supplements and the other CBD businesses.

NIU’s Global Round-up: Probiotic popularity in Japan, Poland streamlines supplement notifications, and more

03-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

What’s happened across the Nutra-verse over the past seven days? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.

Cannabis expert forecasts cannabinoid isolates to be “the next big thing”

28-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Online cannabis giant Global Cannabinoids recently announced the release of their new 2020 catalog of hemp-derived cannabinoid oils, isolates, and finished products for both white and private labels.

Infinite Product Co: ‘A lawsuit based on CBD product labeling and marketing is particularly ill-suited for nationwide class treatment’

22-Jan-2020 By Elaine Watson

Emboldened by a recent court ruling in Florida that stayed a CBD-related class action on primary jurisdiction grounds (ie. putting the case on ice until the FDA weighs in), multiple brands hit with similar lawsuits are now pushing for stays and referencing...