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Indena has received authorization from the Italian Ministry of Health and Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) to produce cannabinoid-based cannabis extracts. 

Indena authorized by Italian government to produce CBD

New state legislation introduced in California could prohibit the sale of weight management dietary supplements to consumers under the age of 18. 

New bill in California would restrict the sale of weight management products

A recently published study found that supplementation with a proprietary sage extract supported acute and long-term cognitive outcomes. 

Sage extract shown to support working memory in recent study

A look at some of the eye-health ingredients, and the studies demonstrating their efficacy, that can continue to support customers long after the pandemic is behind us.

Could eye health supplements gain a growing audience thanks to skyrocketing screen time?

Contract manufacturers give us the 360-degree view of how manufacturing will look this year amidst a global pandemic, supply-chain obstacles, and unprecedented dietary supplement demand.

Contract manufacturing outlook for dietary supplements in 2021

The immune-health supplements category changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. What will the market look like moving forward?

Has COVID-19 changed the immune-health product landscape forever?

JRF Technology LLC launched an edible film with BerryShield Elderberry from INS Farms to support immune health.

JRF Technology launches oral edible film with elderberry

The government of Thailand approved a pilot study for the use of Andrographis paniculata as an herbal medicine to treat early symptoms of COVID-19 and reduce the severity of the virus. 

Thailand approved pilot study on treatment of COVID-19 with Andrographis paniculata

Ashwagandha sales grew impressively in 2020, with chronic stress and sleeplessness on the rise especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts discuss how ashwagandha is poised to lead the adaptogens category into the mainstream in 2021.

Ashwagandha sales grew in 2020. Experts discuss how it will lead the mainstreaming of adaptogens in 2021. 2021 Ingredient trends to watch for food, drinks, and dietary supplements

Mushrooms offer a number of health benefits, including immune and brain support. With continued double-digit growth in the natural retail channel, the mushroom ingredient category is poised for mainstream success.