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Can supplement companies do a better job of teaching customers about what to expect from immune-health supplements?

Do consumers get how immune health supplements work? Can they cut through the “immune washing”?

According to Brightfield Group, in Q4 of 2020, cannabidiol (CBD) experienced an increase in awareness. However, despite the increase in awareness, purchasing and loyalty have remained largely the same. 

CBD awareness is going up, but this is not reflected in sales, says Brightfield Group

The American Herbal Products Association has hired Glenn Christenson as its director of communications and marketing, reporting to Amber Bennett, AHPA’s vice president of marketing and engagement. 

AHPA hires new director of communications and marketing, Glenn Christenson

Registration for the American Herbal Products Association’s 9th Botanical Council is now open, with early bird promotion in effect until April 23. This year’s event will be held virtually on May 24, 2021. 

AHPA opens registration for its 9th Botanical Council

BDSA has announced that Basket Analytics are now available on its GreenEdge platform. This means that BDSA can now provide specifics around how cross-brand and cross-category consumption translates into volume. 

BDSA now offers first-of-its-kind basket analytics for the cannabis industry

Robby Gardner is a freelance journalist in Los Angeles, specializing in fresh produce and health food ingredients.

Convenience and science are paving the way for new health products for gamers.

Growing trends in esports dietary supplements

Nexira Food products were previously distributed in Canada by L.V. Lomas, which was acquired by IMCD N.V. The new agreement with Quadra is effective as of on April 1, 2021.

Nexira has entered into a new distribution agreement with Quadra in Canada

A recent study, conducted by Tokiwa Phytochemical and the University of Tokyo, found that a proprietary extract of Thai black ginger, directly interacts with and stimulates sirtuin 1.

Recent study provides evidence of healthy-aging benefits of Maypro’s Sirtmax

There’s renewed interest in respiratory-support ingredients. What’s in the toolbox, and do they work?

Respiratory health: Can nutritional ingredients breathe life into the respiratory category?

Ancient Nutrition has launched a line of fermented herbs and organic mushrooms that will bring adaptogens to a broader consumer market. 