Herbs & Botanicals

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.

At SupplySide Global 2025, Nutritional Outlook interviewed Lixin Ding, chief scientific officer at BGG, discussing the health benefits and science of the upcycled apple extract ApplePhenon and the antioxidant AstaZine astaxanthin.

Live from SupplySide Global 2025, Nutritional Outlook interviewed Keely Johnson, vice president of sales and marketing for Arjuna Natural, discussing the applications and research of the new root-only ashwagandha ingredient Shoden-R.

At SupplySide Global 2025, Nutritional Outlook interviewed Chris Smith, director of strategic operations and supply chain at BioVivo Science to discuss the company's new botanical extraction and toll processing facility.

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, Sevanti Mehta, President of Unibar, and Doug Lynch, CEO of MarketWell Nutrition discuss the ingredient CapsiClear and new approaches to vision support.

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.