Herbs & Botanicals

CanaFarma Hemp Products expanded its functional confectionary line, Yooforic, with the launch of three new hemp oil-infused chewing gums.

Socati Corp. (Austin, TX) received USDA organic certification for its CBD ingredient line for finished products.

Although the safety and efficacy of authentic English lavender oil have been documented in published clinical trials, due to the comparatively high cost of English lavender essential oil, substitution with other, lower-cost species of Lavandula has been reported.

Navigating the current market using a healthy dose of hindsight, antioxidants are well positioned to write a new chapter in their next phase of growth.

A new market report published by Leafreport, in partnership with Las Vegas’ Canalysis Laboratories, measured the accuracy of CBD-content claims on a sample of 37 hemp-derived CBD products.

Echinacea and elderberry have been dominant in the immune health category; however, a number of other herbs used as natural remedies since ancient times have shown promising results in clinical trials.

Artemis International is strengthening its partnership with the American Botanical Council’s Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program and botanical testing specialist Alkemist Labs to investigate suspicions that adulterated elderberry ingredients are infiltrating the U.S. market.

The stage for adaptogens is set thanks to today’s stress-ridden world.

The revised guidance reflects the addition, in January 2020, of cannabis smoke and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to the Prop 65 list of chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity.

England’s leading health and wellness retailer, Holland & Barret International, has launched the first commercially available effervescent product to contain Pharmako Biotechnologies’ HydroCurc, called Vitaboost Turmeric.

There’s no regulatory definition for the term "clean energy" in the food, beverage, and dietary supplements space. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t responsible ingredient suppliers defining the category.

Thymoquinone, the main bioactive quinone in black seed oil is known to be an antioxidant, and supports inflammation, while omega-3s have been known to support insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis in obesity.

Elixinol launched Good Night CBD Capsules featuring 15 mg of full-spectrum CBD and 2 mg of melatonin and blended with coconut oil to support a healthy sleep cycle.

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

PLT Health Solutions Inc., in partnership with Laila Nutraceuticals, is launching a new joint health and muscle recovery ingredient marketed to the active and sports nutrition market, called Dynaleve Muscle+Joint Formula. 

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

Sabinsa Corp. is calling attention to the practice of mischaracterizing the herb amla (Emblica officinalis) to be a valuable source of vitamin C.

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

With FDA busy vetting coronavirus tests, therapeutics, and-one can hope-an eventual vaccine, will the agency have the bandwidth to develop a regulatory framework for permitting CBD’s use in foods and beverages?

To address palatability, suppliers in the industry have developed novel ways to improve the flavor profile of these natural formulas through innovative farming techniques, cutting-edge processing and formulation, and continued experimentation.

How are algae ingredients making food functional?

Based on existing data from in silico and animal studies on curcumin and viral infection, the review serves as a groundwork for future study of curcumin as a possible treatment. 

An animal study recently published in Antioxidants found that supplementation with a standardized carob bean extract supports cardiometabolic health factors.

Robertet-provider of natural and organic ingredients-and Klersun, a hemp extractor and cultivator, entered a joint venture with Alponics, a Swiss-based cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp production company. 

The extracts are manufactured under the highest European standard of organic certification: European Union EEC834/2007.