By Danielle Rose, Contributing Writer07.05.17
When the New York Attorney General demanded several big chain stores remove herbal supplements from their shelves in 2015 after questionable testing analysis, no one knew exactly what the long-term implications would be for the herb and botanical industry. Collective pushback to this bad press from manufacturers and suppliers included educating industry and consumers, understanding different testing methods, as well as quality control measures, and supply chain reviews. More than two years later, what effect have these efforts had?
Truth be told, the landscape of the herb and botanical market has changed quite a bit since then. For example, quality control has become a central focus for both the industry and educated consumers who want to know the origins of the products they buy. In fact, consumers today are more confident in their options, helping to drive the market in positive directions.
Understanding the Landscape
Growth in the herbal products market appears to be mos
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