Herbs & Botanicals

New research and market stats demonstrate that mood supplements are both in demand and effective.

Companies are taking new steps to support communities and the environment.

Samantha Ford, AIDP’s business development manager, said Natural Remedies' ayurvedic lineup complements AIDP’s own line of ingredients for many of the same health conditions.

A new report on transparency and ROI in the supplements industry finds investing in transparency and traceability is good for business.

At November’s SupplySide West trade show, Sabinsa Corp. introduced a new brand-name ashwagandha ingredient called Shagandha.

Plant protein suppliers are innovating to get their protein ingredients into beverages, gummies, and more.

The ingredient is made using a patented fungal fermentation process.

Natural Remedies has appointed AIDP as the exclusive distributor of its range of ayurvedic extracts in North America. 

Natreon will now provide direct sales, service, support, and co-marketing to customers buying Sensoril, the company’s ashwagandha ingredient. 

Arjuna Natural Ltd. has established a direct line in its supply chain to the United States for its high-potency turmeric extract Curcugreen, formerly sold as the brand name BCM-95 through an exclusive agreement with U.S.-based DolCas Biotech. 

Frutarom says research indicates that blackcurrant can increase blood flow and antioxidant status, and improve aerobic performance-all boons to athletes and active-lifestyle consumers.

Studies show that the combination of the two neuroprotective ingredients helps increase “specific flavonoid bioavailability,” the firm said in a press release.

DolCas Biotech LLC has forged a partnership with Moroccan olive oil manufacturer Atlas Olive Oils to be the sole U.S. distributor and trade-name holder for TruOliv, an organic, kosher, and halal-certified extract of olive fruits.

These new programs reflect the company’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and traceability throughout the supply chain, as well as its commitment to corporate social responsibility.

CurcuFlow is designed to be stain-free. It uses beadlet technology and provides anti-caking flow properties, with zero dust and adherence to machinery.

Can formulators do better?

The American Botanical Council (ABC; Austin, TX), as part of the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP), recently released a proposed “Best Practices SOP for the Disposal/Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles.”

Not only do 75% of Americans take supplements, but 87% of U.S. adults have overall confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of dietary supplement products, the survey found.

According to the company, Shagandha ashwagandha will “change the way people look at this popular adaptogen.”

Pine bark extract may reduce the incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome following deep vein thrombosis, and recurrent deep vein thrombosis, according to a recently published study.

The convergence of contemporary science and a passion for all things “natural” has shot herbal and botanical dietary supplements onto center stage.

CV Sciences, manufacturer of PlusCBD Oil, has announced that the company will be sponsoring the Rodale Institute’s research on organic hemp farming, alongside brands Patagonia and Dr. Bronner’s.

According to hemp-advocacy group Vote Hemp, the CBD product category has grown an enormous 404% since the Farm Bill passed in 2014-a bill which included a section called “Legitimacy of Industrial Hemp Research” and allowed agricultural pilot programs for the growth of hemp by institutions of higher education and State departments of agriculture.

Fenugreek is an herb to watch, with benefits ranging from blood sugar support and stress relief.

Nutritional ingredients to help couples trying to conceive