Herbs & Botanicals

Nektium announced their new initiative called Smartek which is a group of delivery technologies that will be used to help with new botanical formulations.

Nutritional Outlook spoke with Julie Daoust, who is the chief commercial officer for M2 Ingredients, a grower and supplier of functional mushrooms, as well as the chairperson the Functional Mushroom Council, which was recently-formed trade organization for North American growers of functional mushrooms.

Eagle Diagnostics announced recently that RedLeaf Biologics ReDaxin ingredient, has become the first ingredient to earn a TruShield certification.

CarobWay has recently entered into a distribution agreement with GRA Nutra Corp., where they will debut their CarobBiome ingredient to the US.

Waleria has partnered with New Chapter where their aspurus Sharavari extract is featured in New Chapter’s Shatavari Force supplement.

NOW’s testing of St. John’s Wort supplements sold on Amazon found most failed potency and some contained synthetic dyes.

At SupplySide Global 2025, NuAxon Bioscience Inc. disclosed that the company would be highlighting new research on their BacoZen ingredient.

The low-dose water-dispersible turmeric extract improves skin health in women, according to the placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.

An 8-week clinical study shows Q-actin cucumber extract reduces mild to moderate joint pain in adults and supports mobility with a 20 mg daily dose.

Greenvit launches Aronvit, a clean-label aronia berry extract, in the US and will showcase the ingredient at SupplySide Global 2025.

Arjuna Natural will be launching a root-only version of its Shoden ashwagandha ingredient, called Shoden-R.

Nonpsychoactive cannabinoids like CBN, CBG, and CBDA support sleep, pain relief, and metabolism. Learn about their science, safety, and potential in functional foods and supplements.

Tariff relief is key to supporting U.S. herbal product manufacturing, says the American Herbal Products Association's Graham Rigby.

Certified organic mushroom extract supplier Nammex will discuss sensory analysis, chaga authenticity, and more to advance mushroom supplement quality and transparency.

Novella launches Novella Strawberry, a potent, whole-cell bioactive ingredient and will be showcased at SupplySide West 2025.

Herbalist & Alchemist, a Certified B Corp details its responsible botanical sourcing, emissions tracking, and other sustainability efforts in herbal supplements manufacturing.

Backed by clinical trials, the extended-release ashwagandha extract from Nutriventia, called Prolanza, supports stress relief, sleep, and cognitive health.

With the launch of Tylenol’s Proactive Support Line, it’s clear that joint health ingredients have the potential to capture a huge audience, but their results need to be fast-acting and tangible.

Himalca, a new gotu kola extract by 3H Labs, is shown to support eye health.

Himalca, a new gotu kola extract by 3H Labs, is shown to support eye health.

The plant-based alternative collagen supplement was tested in a clinical trial for effects on skin hydration, wrinkles, and other skin health benefits.

The study tested two doses of the asparagus racemosus root extract Xeya Modern Shatavari for its effect on symptom reduction and quality of life.

At 125 mg, the bioavailability of extract Zenroot from OmniActive was compared to other ashwagandha extracts, as well as its effect on reducing stress and anxiety.

BioVivo Science announces grand opening of a new facility in Jeffersonville, with hopes to strengthen the US botanical supply chain.

Marinova’s Maritech organic fucoidan extracts from brown seaweed are now EU organic certified, adding to their sustainable and transparent supply chain.