Sebastian Krawiec

SweeGen (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) has entered into a joint venture with the China Commercial Foreign Trade Group (CCFT) for the distribution of its Bestevia sweeteners in China.

Leafreport has released the results of testing conducted by third party testing lab Canalysis Laboratories on CBD-infused beverages. The results were disappointing, as 81% of the products tested contained different levels of CBD than advertised.

A new survey from MarketPlace found that immunity and prevention are top purchase drivers for U.S. supplement users.

Topline results of a COVID-19-focused consumer survey funded by the Council for Responsible Nutrition and fielded by Ipsos, found that the use of dietary supplements has increased dramatically following the pandemic.

Effective immediately, AIDP will promote and sell in North America the full range of branded products from Biosearch Life products.

Testing by NOW of phosphatidyl serine products purchased on Amazon showed potencies well below labeled claims.

A growing body of research lends support to the use of cocoa flavanols in supplements and Mars Inc. has developed a new scientific method for measuring flavanols and procyanidins in cocoa products.

The American Herbal Products Association’s Second Annual Hemp-CBD Virtual Congress, to be held virtually on August 27th, will feature a panel called the "Hemp-CBD Farm and Retail Financial Snapshot."

A recently published study found that supplementation with the branded French pinebark extract, Pycnogenol from Horphag Research, may help manage migraine headaches.

With its new non-GMO, THC-free line of CBD products, CV Sciences plans to make Happy Lane more broadly available to U.S. customers via new distribution channels, including the convenience store channel.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has announced that it has transitioned its annual Day on the Hill advocacy event to an online drive, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Folium Biosciences announced that it has completed the buildout and received a Certificate of Occupancy for the world’s largest cannabinoid extraction and purification facility, located in Pueblo West, CO.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final scientific report.

A recent study conducted by Pharmavite LLC shows that older adults living below the poverty line have inadequate intakes of calcium and vitamin D, putting them at greater risk of osteoporosis.

A recent study published found that an annatto-based delta tocotrienol (DeltaGold from American River Nutrition) may be beneficial to people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

A recent pilot study published in Marine Drugs found that fucoidan, a brown seaweed-derived bioactive polysaccharide, may support gut markers of immunity and inflammation.

This is the first time hemp has been grown, harvested, and processed on Texas soil, following the passage of House Bill 1325 into law on June 10, 2019 by Governor Greg Abbott.

Geocann is introducing a new 4-in-1 immune health formulation that combines the benefits of curcumin (50 mg), cannabidiol (15 mg; CBD), beta-caryophyllene (7 mg; BCP), and vitamin D3 (200 IU).

A recently published animal study found that the proprietary fig extract, rich in abscisic acid, supports glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity.

SweeGen has announced that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand has assessed and approved Bestevia Reb E stevia sweetener as a food additive

A study recently published in Nutrients found that there may be an inadequate intake of immune health-related nutrients.

With the rise in popularity of nootropic ingredients, and the demand for natural, caffeine free alternatives, the present study shows that EnXtra can be a viable and safe solution for finished product manufacturers.

Blue California (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA) has filed a patent for the therapeutic uses of ergothioneine.

A recent webinar hosted by Euromonitor International (London, UK) called “Health and Beauty in the Coronavirus Era” details how consumer attitudes and consumption habits are shifting during the global health crisis.

CV Sciences Inc. has announced a strategic expansion of its product line to include non-CBD condition-specific dietary supplements.

SupplySide West, scheduled for October 27-30, 2020 in Las Vegas has been cancelled.

A recent scientific review of yeast-derived beta-glucans highlights a number of promising insights into the activity of beta-glucans on the immune system.

Standard Process has developed a product called GI Stability which is an innovative formula combining 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) HMO, Collinsonia root, and whole food ingredients beet and okra powder to support healthy gut microbiome.

DolCas Biotech LLC has declared its commitment to accelerate a full-sustainability strategy centered on upcycling typically discarded raw materials to reach a zero-waste goal for its entire portfolio.

Hemp Synergistics LLC has released a highly concentrated powdered hemp oil called Bio-Dri, allowing manufacturers to combine easily with other ingredients across delivery formats.