Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc.

FDA Issues ‘No Questions’ Letter for Chiber Mushroom Fiber Preservative

The fiber, sourced from white button mushrooms, functions as a natural preservative for various food products.

08.02.22

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Nutrition Bars & Snacks

Nutrition and Flavor: Formulating for Modern Product Preferences

In better-for-you food options that often feature functional health ingredients, getting the flavor right requires expert calculation.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.18.22

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Quality & Safety

A Growing Herbal Products Market Still Faces Formidable Threats, Challenges

Environmental and social stewardship can help sustain long-term interests and build trust among consumers. It’s good for business too.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.18.22

MycoTechnology Debuts Plant Proteins Derived from Mycelial Fermentation

FermentIQ plant proteins will be showcased at IFT Expo 2022.

07.06.22

Shiitake Mushroom Extract Appears Helpful in HPV Infections

Nearly two thirds of study participants had cleared their HPV infections by the end of the study duration.

06.27.22

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Natural/Organic

Sempera Organics Launches, Introducing Standardized, Organic-Certified Mushroom Ingredients

The supplier has a vertically-integrated lab farm, ensuring transparency and reliability, the company said.

06.08.22

Consumer Trends | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners

New and Evolving Formulation Options Must Be Mindful of Blood Sugar Maintenance

Allulose, stevia, monk fruit, and more help brands reduce sugar while supplements offer consumers additional solutions.

By Danielle Rose, Contributing Writer 06.02.22

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep

Adaptogens: Where Ancient Remedies Meet Modern Wellness Products

Clinical research and consumer interest are on the rise for plants and fungi thought to help weather the storm of stress and fatigue.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.02.22

Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep

Tapping Functional Beverages to Meet Modern Wellness Needs

The category continues to offer new opportunities as health demands evolve, but competition and supply issues present ongoing challenges.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 06.02.22

Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Industry & Market News | Quality & Safety | Testing

Alkemist Labs Announces Alkemist Assured Seal and Next Generation Transparency Reports

The new transparency program can display testing accuracy to consumers and B2B customers.

05.24.22

Nootropics and Adaptogens Respond to Demand for Mind and Mood Support

Product success is challenging, and rare, according to Julian Mellentin, who has authored a new strategy briefing.

05.17.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News

ABC Elects Three New Members to Board of Trustees

Tieraona Low Dog, Josef Brinckmann, and Christopher Hobbs, career herb and botanical experts, joined the trade association’s leadership.

04.20.22

Natural Products Expo West Returns: Product Spotlight

After two years off, NPEW returned to in Anaheim in March 2022 with a strong dose of pent-up energy among the industry community.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.14.22

Digestive, Gut Health Solutions Offer Downstream Benefits

Unique ingredients and understanding of their mechanisms can help formulators deliver products that address numerous pain points.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.14.22

Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition

Autophagy (the Body’s Garbage Disposal) Key to Cellular Renewal

Researchers have been studying autophagy and its role in the development of chronic disease and the physical changes associated with aging.

By Gregory Stephens, Windrose Partners, and Sheila Campbell, PhD, RD 04.14.22

Antioxidants | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Supplier Insights

Blue California: Delivering Sustainable, Evidence-Based Solutions for a Healthy Mind and Body

Company’s expanded portfolio includes ingredients produced via fermentation and enzymatic conversion to target key areas of health.

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News | Research

Authors Receive ABC Awards for Botanical Literature

Il-Moo Chang, PhD received the award in the reference/technical category, and Cassandra Leah Quave, PhD, received it in the consumer/popular category.

04.05.22

MycoTechnology Secures Fundraising to Invest in Fermentation Platform

The company’s proprietary mushroom fermentation process can be used for a variety of food innovation applications.

03.30.22

Dietary Supplements | Minerals | World Markets

Michelle Martin Combines Passion & Purpose as President and COO of Cypress Systems

She discusses strategies for addressing modern business challenges and her plans for company growth.

By Sheldon Baker 03.02.22

Mushroom-Derived Vitamin D Source Receives Regulatory Approval in Brazil

Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D delivers 1,000 micrograms (40,000 IU) of vitamin D per gram of ingredient.

02.18.22

Diet Rich in Plant-Based Foods May Help Reduce Cognitive Impairments in Elderly People

A 12-year study carried out on 842 people relied on profiling multiple metabolites, and the pathways they took.

12.13.21

Boosting the Brain to Address Modern Health Demands

The cognitive health market continues to branch out to address needs throughout the lifespan.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.11.21

ECS Brands Launches Hemp Fuel Line of Full-Spectrum/Whole-Plant Products

The launch of 14 products includes the first certified organic, 100% water-soluble hemp protein and functional cannabinoid and botanical supplements.

10.25.21

Minding Mental Health with Nutraceuticals: Global Opportunities

The mammoth, mufti-faceted mental health market is poised to be the next explosive health platform.

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 09.29.21

Herbal Dietary Supplement Sales Surpass $11 Billion, Fueled by Immune Health, Stress Support & Combination Products

American Botanical Council’s 2020 Herb Market Report details pandemic-related consumer trends.

09.15.21

Breaking News | Fatty Acids | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Immune Function | Supplier News

Algae-Sourced Beta-Glucan Targets Immune Health

Euglena gracilie from Solabia-Algatech Nutrition produced through fermentation technology to deliver high beta-glucan plus protein, vitamins, minerals and more.

07.23.21

ABC Presents Botanical Excellence Awards at 16th Annual Celebration Ceremony

The one-hour program on May 25 presented six awards to individuals and organizations in the botanicals space.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.21

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Pet Nutraceuticals

Pet Nutrition: In the From-Home Era, Consumers Tune into Health Needs of Four-Legged Friends

With trends in pet supplements corresponding with popular human health concerns, the outlook for specialty products is promising.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.03.21

Gaia Herbs Launches Line of Mushroom Capsules

The six new varieties of sustainably-sourced, potent mushroom supplements are formulated to support holistic health.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.16.21

AIDP, Inc. Announces Exclusive Sales Agreement for Functional Fungi™

AIDP, Inc. (City of Industry, CA), AIDP, Inc. is pleased to announce an exclusive sales distribution agreement for Functional Fungi™

Mental Wellness and Brain Health Supplements Featured in Global Wellness Institute Market Report

Cognitive-enhancing nutraceuticals and botanicals are redefining the overall mental wellness industry.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.21.20

Ergothioneine Study Reveals Signs of Possible Healthy Aging Benefit

This amino acid helps preserve telomere length, which shortens with aging and oxidative stress.

12.11.20

Brain Health: A Mysterious Frontier

Despite many unknowns, nutrition has a clear role in protecting and optimizing the most critical organ at every life stage.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 12.04.20

Consumer Trends | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Herbs & Botanicals

Creating Effective CBD-Based Products

Dr. Jenelle Kim details how she got her start in the fast-paced world of cosmetics and most recently, cannabidiol-based products.

11.02.20

Fungi Perfecti Offsets Carbon Emissions Tenfold

The makers of Host Defense Mushrooms announced their first sustainability report a year after joining the Climate Collaborative.

10.29.20

Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Research

Mushrooms: Immune Support Workhorses

Fungi-based supplements fit well in a true healthcare model founded in prevention.

By David Law, President & CEO, Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc 10.01.20

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Mergers & Acquisitions

Innophos Agrees to Estimated $932 Million Acquisition by Private Equity Firm

One Rock Capital Partners said it would seek to maximize Innophos’ growth potential by expanding its presence in high-growth food, health and nutrition markets.

10.22.19