Herbs & Botanicals

Beverage and flavor development company Flavorman says it is exploring formulating with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychotropic, hemp-derived ingredient gaining interest throughout the dietary supplement, food, and beverage market.

VinOseed SO Free is mostly sulfite free.

In a new study published in Food Control, researchers tried to analyze and compare the PAC content of 10 different commercially sold cranberry products, including sticks, caplets, tablets, and syrups.

A new study on subjects with mild to severe cellulite found that a topical botanical blend significantly improved skin hydration, firmness, and elasticity, as well as cellulite appearance.

Functional water is changing the way people consume water.

The Lentein brand of lentil protein has secured a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) “no objections” letter from FDA, said the ingredient’s supplier, Parabel USA.

Recent research in the eye health industry is paving the way for new supplement options.

A new pilot study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine evaluated the effects of turmeric and curcumin on gut microbiota.

The need is growing to support senior health with products targeting healthy aging.

How sensory mapping can help match the optimal plant protein source with the right product application.

Herbal dietary supplement sales saw their strongest sales growth in more than 15 years in 2017, according to new figures out from the HerbalGram Herb Market Report published by the American Botanical Council. 

The American Herbal Products Association submitted comments on September 6 to the Office of the United States Trade Representative requesting revision of a proposed 25% tariff on China exports that included a number of ingredients and botanicals used extensively by the dietary supplement industry.

We asked the experts which ingredients have caught not just retailers’ and regulators’ eyes, but their own.

Why blue is the Holy Grail of natural colors in beverages

New regulations for Prop 65 warning labels went into effect on August 30, 2018.

An Australian company called Nuseed, a subsidiary of Nufarm Ltd., announced that USDA has deregulated the company’s proprietary omega-3 canola for cultivation in the U.S.

If a MegaFood supplement is sold out at a natural retail store, the retailer can call MegaFood’s Customer Experience team to place an order for the product, which is then mailed directly to the customer.

Supplier Natreon says PrimaVie is now the “first and only clinically backed organic shilajit available on the market.”

Garden of Life has partnered with actress, author, and health advocate Alicia Silverstone to create the new mykind Organics Herbals.

A fig fruit extract standardized in abscisic acid content may help manage healthy blood sugar.

In the rat study, researchers found that curcumin reduced hepatocellular inflammation, among other health benefits.

The mechanism of action may be linked to raspberry ellagitannins, study researchers say.

The ingredient, SunCran Naturelle, is a hybrid ingredient combining Taiyo International’s Sunfiber soluble guar fiber and Fruit d’Or’s Cran Naturelle cranberry juice powder.

Researchers have concluded that a diet rich in polyphenols may lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease late in life.

In studies, telomere integrity has been associated with reduced risks of serious diseases.