Herbs & Botanicals
Herbs and botanicals make up a large part of the dietary supplement market, and in recent years have become integral to functional food and beverage development as well. In this section, we offer all of the latest news and articles on these functional ingredients, including sales information, trends, consumer awareness and research briefs.
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Bone & Joint Health | Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Healthy Aging | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation | Medical Nutrition | Natural/Organic | Research | Research News
Curcumin Extract Shows Benefit, Reduces Analgesic Use in Osteoarthritis Patients
In a group of 101 OA patients, improvements were seen in both self-reported pain and performance based metrics.01.19.22
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Antioxidants | Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Minerals | Natural/Organic | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Research News | Vitamins | World Markets
Lycored Opens New Processing Facility in New Jersey
The site also features an application lab and color production line for localized flavor and color development.01.17.22
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Medical Nutrition | Natural/Organic | World Markets
Phynova, InVita Reach Distribution Agreement for Reducose Sales in Eastern Europe/Asia
InVita will sell the white mulberry leaf extract to customers in Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia.01.17.22
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Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | World Markets
Kerry Releases Global, Regional Taste Charts for 2022
The flavor and nutrition company shared key consumer shifts that will shape food and beverage innovation and product launches in 2022.01.13.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation | Natural/Organic | Regulations | Research | Research News | World Markets
PEA as a CBD Alternative? Analysis Breaks Down the Overlap and Differences
While there is much to uncover in the realm of human outcomes, the paper makes an in-depth scientific comparison between the two endocannabinoids.01.13.22
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Breaking News | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Medical Nutrition | Research | Research News
Two Cannabis Compounds Inhibit COVID-19 Infection in In Vitro Study
CBDA and CBGA bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, according to a team of Oregon State University researchers.01.13.22
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Breaking News | Cancer Risk | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation | Natural/Organic | Research | Supplier News | Testing | World Markets
Olam Food Ingredients Partners with Brightseed to Use its AI Research Platform
The goal of the partnership will be to identify novel health benefits and compounds in black pepper and garlic, two extensively researched botanicals.01.13.22
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Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Consumer Trends | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Supplier News | World Markets
Pharmactive Certifies Sustainability Program to ISO Standards
The ramped-up sustainability policy is honing in on emphasizing fair trade, local women’s workforces, and reductions in waste and energy consumption.01.11.22
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Natural/Organic | Regulations | World Markets
AHPA Celebrates 40th Anniversary
For four decades, the trade association has represented key areas of interest for the herbs and botanicals industry.01.06.22
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Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Inflammation | Natural/Organic | Omega-3s | Quality & Safety | Research | Research News
Research Suggests Omega-3s from Plant Sources Convert Efficiently to DHA
A new animal study provides additional primary evidence for a whitepaper by Nature’s Crops, the makers of the omega-3-rich botanical ingredient Ahiflower.01.05.22
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Antioxidants | Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Natural/Organic | Research | Research News | World Markets
Tea Catechins Linked to Protection Against Respiratory Tract Infections
Tea offered protective effects against flu infections in a population of 3,748 clinical trial participants.12.23.21
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Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Mood Health & Sleep | Quality & Safety | Regulations | Research | Testing
BAPP Publishes St. John’s Wort Lab Guidance Document
The new publication discusses analytical methods to authenticate the St. John’s Wort herb and its extracts.12.17.21
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Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Contract Manufacturing | Dietary Supplements | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News | World Markets
PLT Partners with Vitamin Angels to Help Underserved Communities
The goal of the partnership to provide vitamins and minerals to one million women and children by 2030.12.17.21
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Inflammation | Men's Health | Research | World Markets
ABC’s HerbalGram Publishes Review on History of Saw Palmetto Use
The article covers the extensive history of the medicinal plant popularized by Native Americans.12.16.21
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Antioxidants | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | World Markets
From the Roots of Ayurvedic Medicine to Modern Nutraceuticals
Exploring innovations and formulation methods used to develop products from traditional Ayurvedic ingredients.Online Exclusives12.14.21
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Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Supplier News
HP Ingredients Partners with Hemp Sail for CBD Ingredients
HPI has entered the CBD market by representing Hemp Sail’s CBD powders, liquids, distillates, and organic hemp tea.12.13.21
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Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Dietary Supplements | Green Foods | Healthy Aging | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Natural/Organic | Research | Research News | Vitamins | World Markets
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
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Natural/Organic | Products | Research | World Markets
Nestlé Debuts Botanical Prediabetes Supplement in Malaysia
Nutren Glucosmart, which contains a Mulberry leaf extract, can be sprinkled over foods to support healthy glucose responses after a meal.12.13.21
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Breaking News | Consumer Trends | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mood Health & Sleep | Natural/Organic | Products
Gaia Herbs Launches Line of Botanical Gummies Targeting Relaxation
The three varieties include Ashwagandha Gummies, Sleep Gummies, and Relax Gummies.12.10.21
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Breaking News | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Research | Research News | Skin Health | World Markets
Thymoquinone Study Suggests Antimicrobial Benefits for Skin
The study on TriNutra’s branded ThymoQuin concluded that cold-pressed black seed oil standardized to 3% thymoquinone offered skin homeostasis.12.08.21
