Herbs & Botanicals

Energy, naturalness, personalized attention, price, and delivery form are key selling points.

Scientific advancements are making blood sugar products multifunctional and multimodal.

A look at emerging trends in seniors’ heart health supplements

Layn Natural Ingredients launched a free online botanical library and search tool to enable businesses to explore and learn about key botanical extract ingredients and solutions.

A recent study found that Indian sandalwood oil protected skin from oxidative stress induced by urban dust and blue light.

Eye health supplements continue to improve and diversify, with ingredient R&D opening new avenues.

The UK's Food Standards Agency’s published a list of cannabinoid products that are permitted for sale to consumers—only these products are authorized for sale. Full authorization is expected in 2023.

Kerry completes acquisition of Natreon. Natreon donates $25,000 to Vitamin Angels.

Pulses offer high nutritional value, including protein and fiber content, for that healthy halo consumers are looking for in snacks.

MycoTechnology Inc., a Colorado-based company producing food ingredients by fermenting mushroom mycelia, announced it has received new funding from investors of $85 million, taking its current funding to $200 million since the company launched in 2013.

Three human clinical studies show that the ingredient can help manage symptoms related to upper respiratory challenges and can help positively modulate immune responses, the company says.

Why fisetin is an important nutraceutical that can improve the lifespan and healthspan of men and women.

The world of natural products for smokers’ health is complex and perilous. Can dietary supplements succeed in this market?

Theralogix has launched TheraHemp, which is formulated with VESIsorb for enhanced absorption, and independently tested and certified for content accuracy and purity by NSF International.

The new development comes out of ProFuture, a European-funded Horizon 2020 research project. ProFuture’s goal is to increase production and use of protein-rich microalgae ingredients in food and feed.

A trend report from prebiotics supplier Prenexus Health predicts that medicinal mushrooms can make a splash in digestive health products.

As customers rededicate themselves to sports and active nutrition, supplement companies are looking beyond challenges at long-term opportunities.

The new ingredient, introduced by Gencor, is called HairAge Vitae and comes from Ageratum conyzoides, a plant common in Africa, Asia, and South America.

Open Book Extracts has announced the completion of its first randomized, controlled trial on the effects of rare cannabinoids such as CBC and CBG on long-term pain, well-being, and quality of life. OBX did this with the assistance of Radicle Science.

How to ensure quality when sourcing marine ingredients

In a new study, researchers investigated whether the ingredient HydroCurc could help reduce the systemic inflammation and gastrointestinal side effects associated with iron supplementation.

A recent study investigated the bioavailability of a proprietary curcumin formulation called Curcumin Ultra+, comparing it to 95% turmeric extract.

What does the herbal industry do when fate tosses a once-in-a-century pandemic onto a massive logistical crisis—all atop a burgeoning botanical boom? It dials up the patience and keeps its eyes on the long game.

The committee was established to address issues related to the safe use and responsible commerce of lawfully marketed products derived from psychedelic plants and fungi.

Bringing a nature-identical turmeric molecule to market is a first for Sabinsa.