Herbs & Botanicals

PLT Health Solutions, partnering with Nektium, announces Vanizem, novel, fast-acting solution for cognitive health.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission have jointly issued warning letters to five companies for selling copycat food products containing delta-8 THC in violation of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act.

A 2013 study published in BMC Medicine titled “DNA barcoding detects contamination and substitution in North American herbal products,” has been retracted by the publication’s editor.

Sleep aids are helpful but consumers may also benefit from confronting the root causes of poor sleep.

Nutriventia Limited has announced that Blackmores has introduced a range of products containing the company’s TurmXTRA turmeric extract.

The herbal blend, Digexin, was found to support bowel regularity, improving quality of life.

Scott Mazza breaks down how CBD may offer support to menopausal women.

How lifestyle, diet, and supplements can help men manage their prostate health.

Nektium has announced the results of new research demonstrating the mood and stress-relief benefits of its Vanizem botanical extract.

Monteloeder is one of seven companies participating in the La Vera Campo Arañuelo Hub agronomical research campaign, which allocated 4 acres of land previously used to grow tobacco.

DolCas Biotech has announced that it will be showcasing a new chocolate prototype featuring its Curcugen curcumin ingredient at this year’s Vitafoods Europe.

The extract, called Vanizem, is sustainably sourced from Aframomum melegueta spice, is marketed for stress and mood support.

Nutritional Outlook talks to Waleria Health's founder and CEO Komal Baldwa about recent research on its shatavari root extract and the menopause support market.

At-home testing and wearable tech will put supplements to the test as consumers measure and track their cardiovascular, liver, and blood sugar health.

The immune health category remains relevant and thriving.

The U.S. Hemp Authority (USHA) has announced the launch of its Adult Use Hemp Product Certification Program in an effort to “reshape public policy around hemp, and to build confidence among retailers and consumers alike.”

BGG has established new headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, managed by newly appointed CEO Jürgen Nelis.

Supplementation significantly improved quality of life, sleep, mood, hot flashes, and night sweats.

The new ingredient, called Zynamite S, was developed by PLT’s innovation partner Nektium Pharma.

A recent study investigating a proprietary Bacopa monnieri extract found positive impacts on memory and cognitive health.

In the wake of the passing of founder Muhammed Majeed, PhD, Sami-Sabinsa Group has announced that Majeed’s daughter Anju Majeed, PhD, will be assuming the role of Sami-Sabinsa Group’s executive chairperson, while Majeed’s son Shaheen Majeed will be the company’s global managing director and CEO.

At this year’s Natural Products Expo West, mushrooms were all over the place, incorporated into beverages, ground coffee, and gummies, representative of the so-called “shroom boom.” Lion’s mane was particularly popular.

M2 Ingredients has announced the completion of a facility expansion, growing to 155,000 square feet of organic mushroom cultivation and processing, doubling the company’s 2023 capacity.

In a press release, the company offered a sneak peak at some of the beverages FFP was showcasing, all of which will feature the company’s cold brew coffee, tea and botanical extracts, natural flavors, and functional ingredients.

In the study, the blend, marketed as ZeroPollution by Monteloeder, helped mitigate the adverse effects of environmental pollution on skin and cardiopulmonary systems.