Herbs & Botanicals

The new appropriations bill from the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee urges changes to interim final rule that would protect U.S. hemp farmers and processors.

CV Sciences, Inc. launched PlusCBD Pet, a full line of hemp extracts formulated exclusively for dogs and cats.

myAir, Ltd. developed a series of plant-based nutrition bars tailored to the consumer's unique stress profile and cognitive needs.

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

INS Farms, a grower and supplier of North American elderberry, announces commitment to continued authentication of its elderberry in light of the high level of elderberry adulteration present in the supply chain.

Lygos CBx uses fermentation-based technology for the production of cannabinoids for consumer and pharmaceutical applications.

Sabinsa has been granted three new patents as well as an additional Natural Products Number (NPN) issued by Health Canada, bringing Sabinsa’s total number of products with health claims in Canada to 37.

Indena has partnered with Onegevity, an artificial intelligence platform for personalized nutrition, to further expand its commitment to innovative approaches for preventative health.

Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, provides insight on how the COVID-19 pandemic has accommodated botanical ingredient adulteration.

Given the tide that’s sweeping CBD into the mainstream, more retailers may choose to begin stocking products made with the superstar cannabinoid.

One market researcher talks about emerging categories for turmeric.

Hemp Industry Daily and The Nielsen Company released a new report, “Insights on the Growing Market for Hemp-CBD Pet Products” on the booming pet CBD market.

A recent double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study found that supplementation with ashwagandha supports sleep quality in subjects.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

Blue California and Conagen, a biotech innovator, announced the commercialization of Rosavel, a natural preservation solution with 98% high-purity rosmarinic acid.

The patented composition protects dermal papilla cells from UV-induced damage.

A recent study found that Fortiquin from Dolcas Biotech demonstrated significant benefits in sexual endurance and stamina in male subjects.

Unprecedented stress levels give dietary supplements the opportunity to reach consumers with substantiated natural ingredients.

Ocular nutrition solutions need to meet both current health demands and future health concerns by providing a more holistic and comprehensive list of benefits.

What does CBD’s legal and sales status look like in 2020?

For The Biome is launching a three-product system designed to support a wiser immune system.

CV Sciences has announced a comprehensive refresh of its flagship PlusCBD product line.

Nutralliance signed an exclusive sales and distribution agreement with KÄÄPÄ Biotech Ltd. for its Nordic Mushrooms wholesale mushroom extract product line.

Pharmactive Biotech has introduced a new botanical combo that is composed of branded Isenolic olive leaf extract and ribwort plantain called Isenolic Complex.

It will be moderated by Lance Blundell, Esq. General Counsel for cbdMD. Owen Bennett from Jefferies, Rupesh Parikh from Oppenheimer & Co, and Ashok Kumar from Think Equity will have a Q&A with Daniel Fabricant, PhD, president and CEO of Natural Products Association.