Features

Optimizing Gut Health: Unlocking the Gates to Well-Being

Tied to so many facets of wellness, the gut microbiome will continue to be an attractive target for nutritional products.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.08.21

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

Sweeteners Market Continues to Broaden with Cleaner Labels and Better Formulations

Innovation of sugar alternatives is accelerating as edging sugars out of the equation becomes increasingly popular.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.08.21

Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Regulations

Green Business Network Seeks Comment on New Certification for Hemp-CBD Businesses

The draft standard addresses social and environmental initiatives in 10 different categories.

By Fran Teplitz, Executive Co-Director, Green America 04.08.21

Consumer Trends | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Natural/Organic | Omega-3s

Delivering Dietary Supplements that Exceed Consumer Expectations

Sophisticated and innovative dosage formats can help position brands for success.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.08.21

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Quality & Safety

Delivering Better Gut Health Supplements

Processing controls for raw materials, manufacturing, consumer packaging and more will help ensure best-in-class product performance.

By Scott Steinford, CEO, Health Wright Products 04.08.21

Consumer Trends | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals

Global Cannabis Sales Surpass $21 Billion in 2020

Market news in the CBD industry.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.01.21

Consumer Trends | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Herbs & Botanicals | Skin Health

Navigating New Product Development in CBD

Advice for personal care brands that want to market their own topical products.

By Christine Esposito, Managing Editor, Happi 04.01.21

Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations

Untapped Potential: CBD Food & Supplement Market Still in Regulatory Limbo

Without a federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD dietary supplements, stakeholders across the value chain are feeling the effects.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.01.21

Consumer Trends | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Healthcare Trends | Packaging

A CBD Packaging Evolution

With a flurry of CBD entries in the cosmetic and personal care sectors, business is booming and packaging interest is high—especially for sustainable options.

By Joanna Cosgrove, Contributing Writer 04.01.21

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

USDA’s Final Rule on Hemp: Experts Discuss Ramifications

There are mixed opinions coming from the industry on new regulations that will replace those issued in the interim.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World 04.01.21

Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals

Is Cannabidiol Coming to Your City or Hamlet?

CBD is the talk of the town these days. But before formulators take part in all of this madness, there are many questions to be answered.

By Jules Zecchino, Simply Active Cosmetics, Inc. 04.01.21

Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Skin Health

A Closer Look at cbdMD: A Wellness Company to Watch

This longtime proponent of cannabidiol components has branched out into personal care.

By Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor, Happi 04.01.21

Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Skin Health

Mary Jane’s Botanicals: Unique Formulations Hand-Crafted with Premium Ingredients

Dahlia Mertens discusses the early days of topical cannabis products, the CBD bubble, and how she’s striving to improve people’s lives.

By Sheldon Baker, Area Code 420 04.01.21

The Cannabis Glow Up

The notorious plant rises from its troubled history to provide new possibilities in cosmetics.

By Nicole Foss, MBA, MSN, RN, NeXtraction 04.01.21

Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Herbs & Botanicals | Research

Supporting CBD Science: The Path to Claims

Pharmacokinetics study showed Caliper CBD products absorbed faster than CBD oil and isolate.

By Keith Woelfel, Director of R&D, Caliper Foods 04.01.21

Personalized Nutrition: Science & Innovation Bring Concept to Life

This rapidly developing field could be positioned to catalyze a new health paradigm.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 03.03.21

Antioxidants Adapt to New Growth Avenues

Brands have opportunities to reach consumers in search of general health and wellness protection, as well as those who opt for targeted solutions.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 03.03.21

Following the Ascent of Alternative Proteins

As the protein palate of global consumers turns greener, concerted efforts to create nutritionally optimized, appealing options abound.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.03.21

Performance, Personalization Continue Driving the Market for Stalwart Protein Supplements

As the line between athletes and active consumers continues to blur, a growing number of protein supplement users seek clean, powerful, and personal solutions.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.03.21

Healthcare Trends | Natural/Organic | Vitamins

There Couldn’t Be a Better Time for Change—An Open Invitation from Organic & Natural Health

Supporting historically Black colleges and universities can help open doors to leadership and introduce students to natural and organic career pathways.

By Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director, Organic & Natural Health Association 03.03.21