Herbs & Botanicals

Consumer demand is bringing black seed into the mainstream. Here are some of the studies on its functions driving growth.

ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a new laboratory guidance document on saw palmetto extract that evaluates the usefulness of 34 published analytical methods to detect saw palmetto berry and berry extract adulteration. 

An Herbalife scientist explains why it is difficult to determine the amount of punicalagins A&B and ellagic acid simultaneously in pomegranate fruit rind.

A study recently published in Nutrients demonstrated that Pomanox from Euromed may support performance in athletes. 

More than Mood: Supplements for stress target resulting symptoms

Vote Hemp has released its 2019 U.S. Hemp Grower License Report, showing that licensed hemp acreage has quadrupled since 2018. 

INS Farms has announced that its flagship North American black elderberry ingredient Elder Pure is now Tru-ID certified. 

The new line will include a full spectrum hemp extract powder as well as several hemp protein concentrates, all available in conventional and organic.

Industry associations, testing labs, suppliers, and finished product manufacturers are exercising due diligence, each in their own way, to self-regulate and promote responsible behavior, claims, and best practices in an immature hemp and CBD market.

USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced that industrial hemp growers will be able to obtain insurance coverage under the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program for crop year 2020, if their hemp is grown for fiber, flower, and seeds. 

As part of its global expansion, Sabinsa (East Windsor, NJ) has opened a warehousing, sales, and distribution office in Luboń, Poland.

New research and new delivery formats are shaking up the men’s supplements space as more men turn to healthy-aging products.

HP Ingredients has expanded its selection of standardized botanical extracts that are certified organic by QAI. 

Using its proprietary technology, Socati Corp. is able to completely customize the cannabinoid profile of its hemp-derived ingredients.

Where do hemp and cannabinoid companies fit in the manufacturing standards regimen? This has become the question in the absence of clear FDA guidance and regulations for manufacturing.

NaturArk, a newly launched supplier of nutritional ingredients, is the exclusive North American distributor of ingredients from the Italian manufacturer Biosfered. 

Four Sabinsa manufacturing sites in Kunigal, Dobaspet, Hyderabad, and Nelamangala, India have received Foundation Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) certification.

What does research say about CBD’s potential role in sports recovery, and how do sports regulatory bodies view its use?

Alkemist Labs (Garden Grove, CA) will unveil an initiative called Next Generation Transparency at SupplySide West 2019 in Las Vegas, NV that provides a consumer-friendly certificate of analysis for botanical testing. 

AIDP Inc. has announced that its supply partner, Natural Remedies, has received Non-GMO Project Verification for its “Signature Line” of Ayurvedic botanicals.

The ElderCraft extracts are made from Austrian Sambucus nigra, L. of the “Haschberg” variety using Iprona Polyphenol Technology developed by Artemis International’s long-time partner Iprona.

The line currently includes three SKUs: Energy Thrive, Immune Shine, and Mind Spring.

The polyphenol fingerprint analysis comparing American-grown elderberry to European-grown elderberry was performed by Complete Phytochemical Solutions. 

Analytical testing and regulatory experts advise on how to test for CBD quality.

The authors write: “It seems that foods and beverages containing CBD are likely to remain high-risk, while dietary supplements would appear to be a slightly lower-risk option for manufacturers or distributors of CBD-containing products.”