Indena USA, Inc.

Charlotte’s Web COO Jared Stanley Discusses the State of Play for CBD

Executive offers updates on the company’s advocacy for federal regulation, its partnership with MLB, market challenges, and more.

By Sheldon Baker 09.28.23

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition | Probiotics & Prebiotics

Prescription Probiotics and Microbiome Modulation

Investment and R&D in microbiome-modulation is rapidly picking up steam, and could collide with the dietary supplement market.

By Erik Goldman, Holistic Primary Care 09.28.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Supplier News

Suanfarma Opens New Facility in Utah, Achieves Fair for Life Certifications

The organic botanicals supplier opened the new facility to satisfy demand from West Coast customers.

09.11.23

Beyond Joint Health. Mobility Solutions for Every Demographic

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09.08.23

Sustainable Business Development: Principles and Strategies for Progress

Managing the impact of a changing climate and its effects on society require adaptation, ingenuity, and collaboration.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.06.23

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

Botanical Authentication: Food Scientists Develop New Test Method to Validate Ingredients

New type of DNA testing method can be tailored to detect the intended ingredient and any adulterant, ensuring rigorous quality standards.

By Zhengfei Lu, PhD, Principal Scientist, Molecular Applications, Herbalife 09.05.23

Skin Health Supplements Shine as Consumers Seek a More Natural Glow

Nutraceutical and skincare brands are converging and collaborating more than ever.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.31.23

Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Healthcare Trends | Skin Health | Women's Health

Cuccio Somatology Blends Principles of Yoga and Inner-Outer Wellness into a Global Self-Care Brand

CEO and Founder Danielle Cuccio preaches that true beauty comes from the inside out.

By Sheldon Baker , CEO, Baker Dillon Group 08.31.23

Four Sigmatic Launches Mushroom-Botanical-Vitamin Capsule Blends

The new line of condition-specific products are each tailored to specific cognitive health benefits.

08.28.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News

Lisa Thomas Joins Nuherbs as Chief Commercialization Officer

Over her career, Thomas specialized in product development, sports nutrition, portfolio management, and health and safety compliance.

08.24.23

Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations

Supplement Orgs Respond to Congressional Request for Information on CBD

Interested parties are invited to provide data and commentary regarding a regulatory fix for CBD and hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

08.18.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Products | Sports Nutrition

Charlotte’s Web Expands with ReCreate Line of Sports Nutrition CBD Products

The brand launched four new broad-spectrum CBD gummies with functional botanicals.

07.11.23

Dietary Supplements | Quality & Safety | Regulations

NSF’s John Travis Earns ICSB ‘Distinguished Achievement Award’

Travis’ career highlights include developing the NSF Certified for Sport program and the NSF/ANSI 173 standard.

07.10.23

How to Keep Up with Botanical Adulteration

Mark Blumenthal discusses the development and adoption of best practices for keeping irreparably defective articles out of the marketplace.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 07.06.23

Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Flavors & Colors | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Sports Nutrition

A Flavor-Forward Sports Nutrition Market Gains Strength

Sophisticated palates, brand crossover, the esports explosion, and delivery innovations are critical factors influencing supplement formulations.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.06.23

Herbal and Botanical Supplements Continue to Outpace Broader Market Amid Economic Uncertainty

With 19% share of the dietary supplements market, herbal/botanical products are a win among health-conscious consumers.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.06.23

Botanicals in Commerce: Challenges Abound for Wildcrafting

High demand, labor shortages, quality, and other factors are affecting the trade of wild-harvested botanicals.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 07.06.23

Consumer Trends | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends

Canomiks CEO and Co-Founder on Developing Personalized Nutrition Formulations

Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk discusses the application of genomics, bioinformatics, and AI technologies.

By Sheldon Baker 07.06.23

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Research | Testing

Maintaining Quality Throughout the Life Cycle of an Elderberry Ingredient

From raw berry to functional ingredient, how to source responsibly and maintain high standards.

By Melanie Bush, Artemis International 07.06.23

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Regulations | World Markets

AHPA to Attend CITES Plants Committee Meeting in Geneva

Jane Wilson, director of program development, will represent AHPA at the 26th meeting on the international treaty.

06.05.23

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Energy | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages

Functional Beverage Market Shakes Things Up with Formulation Breakthroughs

Next-gen energy drinks, gut-health sodas, protein shakes, juices, and brews are characterized by add-on ingredients that address common health needs.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.01.23

A Kingdom of Their Own: Fungi Shine While Mushrooms Emerge as Market Stars

The mushroom renaissance has led to diverse product development, as stakeholders construct a long runway for future innovation.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 06.01.23

Verdure Sciences Receives Award for Sustainable, Ethical Turmeric Sourcing

The Union for Ethical BioTrade/Rainforest Alliance awarded the company based on its program involving 310 farmers covering nearly 640 acres of land.

05.31.23

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep

KA! Empathogenics: Creating Calm and Connectedness with Inspiration from Nature

Kanna has a long tradition of use in South Africa, and has been applied to herbal supplements for mood and cognitive health benefits.

By Lianna Albrizio, Assistant Editor 05.22.23

Digestive Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep

Indena Spotlights Botanicals for Gut Health, Sleep and Mood

The company is also committed to sustainability goals and addressing the climate crisis.

05.09.23

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Natural/Organic | World Markets

Natural Chaga Launches Mushroom Oral Sprays at Vitafoods 2023

Musheez Oral Sprays are a novel delivery system for Chaga, Reishi, and Lion’s Mane extracts.

05.01.23

Cellular Aging and Longevity: Ingredients for a New Age of Health

Nutraceuticals may help change an old narrative as they aim to extend the health span.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.01.23

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Packaging | Regulations

AHPA Requests FTC to Expand Scope of Green Guides

The trade association believes the agency should exert more authority on the standards for several kinds of environmental claims.

04.26.23

Botanical Blend Linked to Skin Health Benefits

Supplementing with Monteloeder’s Eternalyoung for 12 weeks was linked to improvements in several measures of skin appearance and function.

04.11.23

Podcast: Ann Armbrecht on Inspiring Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing of Herbs and Botanicals

Director of the Sustainable Herbs Program offers guidance and tools to collaborate and build more responsible and resilient value networks.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.10.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News

Sabinsa Receives ABC Award for Excellence in Phytomedicinal Research

The company received the Varro E. Tyler Award for its research into several health and bioscience topics.

04.06.23

Core Work: Gut Health as the Center of Wellness

Under standing about the relationship between digestion and a wide array of health conditions is deepening.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.06.23

DolCas Biotech's Curcugen Featured in Beauty-From-Within Supplement

Clear Within's reformulated skin health supplement will feature the turmeric extract which features an array of 200 complementary compounds.

03.21.23

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Herbs & Botanicals | Women's Health

RFI Adds FermaPro Flax Lignan to Lineup of Ingredients Produced through Fermentation

Proprietary technology delivers enhanced lignan content of flax and prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic properties.

03.13.23

Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Medical Nutrition | Research

Sonoran University of Health Sciences: Lifelong Learning of Nature’s Healing Power

Paul Mittman, president and CEO discusses recent updates and future plans for the University.

By Sheldon Baker, Baker Dillon Group 03.01.23

Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Industry & Market News

Functional Beverages Expected to Flood Expo West

Sustained, non-stimulative energy, focus, and brain health are likely to be prevalent platforms, according to strategy firm MarketPlace.

02.28.23

Antioxidants | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | World Markets

Ayana Bio on Path to Scale Bioactives Derived from Plant Cell Cultures

CEO Frank Jaksch discussed the company’s plans for commercialization, and the benefits of bypassing agricultural systems.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.27.23

Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals

Manufacturing Herbal Supplements for a Demanding Market

Strong relationships between contract manufacturers and their suppliers and clients support innovation and help meet growing consumer demand.

By Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 02.10.23

Consumer Trends | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends

Innovation in Nutraceuticals: Dose Forms and Application Science Help Meet Consumer Demand

Manufacturing technologies can help improve therapeutic performance of supplements and health products.

By Sara Lesina, MBA, General Manager Business Unit Europe, Sirio Europe 02.03.23

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations

CBD Expectations: What Happens at FDA and Congress After Agency Seeks New Regulatory Pathway?

Stakeholders disappointed by agency inaction but welcome chance to influence legislation.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.31.23

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic

Researchers Develop New Global Estimate of Medicinal Plant Species and Conservation Status

The number of cultivated plants is significantly higher than previously estimated.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.20.23

Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Flavors & Colors | Products

Top Gum Launches Sugar-Free Organic Gummies

The new line of five gummies joins the company’s portfolio of private label and customizable supplements.

01.17.23

Bell Flavors and Fragrances Predicts Consumer Trends and Behaviors for 2023

The annual predictions explore macro- and micro-trends across the globe.

01.13.23

Large-Scale Review Breaks Down Cardiovascular Effects of 27 Nutrients

A meta-analysis of 884 studies looked at evidence for several PUFAs, amino acids, antioxidants, botanicals, and more.

12.22.22

Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | World Markets

Novella Launches Culture Technology for Botanical Ingredients

Using bioreactors to culture the most bioactive tissues of plants can help overcome sustainability and supply chain challenges.

12.01.22

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Minerals | Vitamins | World Markets

2023 International Buyers' Guide

This year-long reference of global companies supplying nutraceutical ingredients, products, and services is the starting place for all your buying needs.

By Nutraceuticals World Staff 12.01.22

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing

‘Burn It, Don’t Return It’: The Duty to Destroy Adulterated Material

Experts discuss how companies can guard against adulteration and build in procedures for when issues arise.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.18.22

The Wright Group Unveils Nutrition Brand

The new brand will specialize in microencapsulated nutrients, custom premixes, direct compression granulations, and beverages.

11.08.22

Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies

RFI Highlights Latest Trends and Product Solutions

RFI’s proprietary FermaPro solution can ferment any dry material—grains, grasses, seeds, botanicals, vegetables, and fruits—using bacterial or yeast cultures.

11.01.22

Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic

AHPA Publishes Good Stewardship Harvesting Procedure for Goldenseal

The information is intended to help harvesters protect the long-term viability of wild populations.

10.28.22

Antioxidants | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals

FruitSmart to Showcase Fruit Beverage Concepts

The company will provide samples of a raspberry protein and fiber drink, as well as a super-fruits beverage with added botanical extracts.

10.26.22

Indena’s Meriva Curcumin Supplement May Benefit Kidney Function

A recent pilot study on the ingredient involved 24 chronic kidney disease patients and 20 healthy volunteers.

04.29.22

Antioxidants | Immune Function | Inflammation

Quercetin in the Antioxidant Spotlight

This flavonol has been used for allergies, heart health, prostate issues, and more.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 03.02.22

Immune Support: Central Focus of Daily Health Regimens

Consumer demand for preventive solutions that optimize immune response remains foundational in today’s market.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 10.08.21

2020 Branded Ingredient Directory

This guide is designed to help formulators evaluate ingredients for a range of health applications.

By Nutraceuticals World Staff 07.15.20

Riding the Sports Nutrition Wave: Energy, Endurance & Recovery

With a broad base hungry for quality products, competition is heating up in the active nutrition market.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 11.01.18

Maintaining Mobility & Joint Health in the Modern Sports Nutrition Market

Quality products that contain scientifically supported ingredients can help consumers meet their health needs.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 03.01.18

Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety

AHPA Supports Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition (ABFFC)

Forest farming of native woodland medicinal plants allows for increased quality control and traceability.

By Maged Sharaf, PhD, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 11.01.17

Curcumin Study Demonstrates Positive Results for Gastrointestinal Barrier Maintenance

The study was the first to examine Meriva's potential on system-level physiology responses during exertional heat stress.

10.25.17

Bone & Joint Health | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News | Supplier News

Study Shows Curcumin Benefits Bone Density

First human pilot study reveals positive effects of Meriva in bone health.

05.25.17

Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Functional Foods & Beverages | Quality & Safety

Indena’s Curcumin Phospholipid Gains GRAS Status

Meriva may be safely used as flavor, flavor enhancer, and/or nutrient ingredient in variety of functional foods.

02.24.16

MarketWatch 2015

Recent news and analysis in the beauty and wellness markets.

09.01.15

Sports Nutrition

Curcumin Ingredient Found to Aid Sports Recovery

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04.08.15

The Next Generation of Joint Health Solutions

Research remains a critical component of this condition-specific market, which is evolving to include advanced formulas that appeal to new consumers.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.01.13

Certifications, Approvals & Patents

Indena Extracts Certified Kosher

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11.16.12

Bone & Joint Health | Research | Research News

Meriva (curcumin-phosphatidylcholine phytosome complex): Osteoarthritis

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03.01.11

Inflammation

Indena: Naturally Rooted in Science

Defined by its commitment to the research of active ingredients from plant sources, Indena S.p.A., Milan, Italy, serves the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, functional food and cosmetic markets by developing botanical active ingredients and proprietary botanical formulations.

Sean Moloughney 03.01.11

Research News