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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Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Regulations
FDA Denies CBD Petitions, Cites Safety Concerns, Looks to Congress for New Regulatory Pathway
In response letters, agency says NDI process not robust enough to ensure applicable safety standards are met.Online Exclusives By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.26.23
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Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Energy | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News
Sustained-Release Caffeine Ingredient Offers Mood, Performance Benefits
Compared to a standard caffeine supplement, Nutriventia’s CaffXtend resulted in a longer peak time, and significant improvements in self-reported effects.01.25.23
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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
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Antioxidants | Dietary Supplements | Eye Health | Healthcare Trends | Herbs & Botanicals
All Eyes on Vision Health
Nutrition solutions are targeting unique challenges to eye health from the blue light of ubiquitous screens.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 01.20.23
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | People News
Josef Brinckmann Named President of ABC Board of Trustees
The medicinal plant expert has over 40 years of experience in the global herb community.01.17.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Digestive Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News
Pharmactive Launches Kiwi Extract Designed to Improve Protein Absorption
The botanical ingredient is suitable for athletes, vegans, and aging populations at risk of muscle loss.01.17.23
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Breaking News | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | World Markets
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
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Mood Health & Sleep | Research News | Sports Nutrition
Black Seed Oil and Astaxanthin Formula Linked to Fewer Respiratory Complaints, Better Mood
TriNutra’s Thymoquin in combination with astaxanthin oil improved these markers and microbiome balance in marathon and half-marathon runners.01.11.23
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Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | People News
Artemis International Appoints Randy Kreienbrink as VP of Sales
Kreienbrink has 35 years of experience in the functional foods and dietary supplements market.01.10.23
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Natural/Organic | Quality & Safety | Supplier News | Testing
BGG Receives USP Award for Work on Elderberry Extract
The company helped to establish third-party analytical standards for dry extracts of the fruit.01.09.23
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Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Women's Health
Open Book Extracts and Purissima Announce Study on Cannabinoids and Menstrual Pain
The two companies are currently seeking participants for a trial evaluating CBDV and CBC products.01.06.23
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Herbs & Botanicals | Quality & Safety | Testing | World Markets
Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program Publishes Bulletin on Arnica Flowers
The lab guide offers multiple methods of authentication for the flower, which has experienced peak demand over the past several years.01.04.23
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | Industry & Market News | Research
Loomis Enzymes Adopts Rose Hip through ABC Adopt-an-Herb Program
The adoption program supports ABC’s HerbMedPro database, which provides educational information to the herb and botanical community.12.19.22
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Contract Manufacturing | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Mergers & Acquisitions | Regulations
Top Trends in CBD: 2022 Market Year in Review
Regulatory uncertainty has held innovation back, but companies are moving forward with science and on-trend formulations.Online Exclusives By Sheldon Baker, Baker Dillon Group 12.19.22
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Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Herbs & Botanicals | Supplier News
Open Book Extracts, Day Three Labs Launch Cannabis Edibles
The new edibles feature a protein-based infusion technology for food grade ingredients.12.13.22
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Breaking News | Herbs & Botanicals | People News
David Winston Honored by American Herbalists Guild
The founder of Herbalist and Alchemist has held a leadership role in the organization since its founding in 1989.12.13.22
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Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Medical Nutrition | Research News
Arjuna Extract May Boost Measure of Cardiovascular Endurance
Enovate Biolife’s botanical ingredient was linked to significant improvements in cardiac pumping capacity.12.12.22
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Breaking News | Cosmeceuticals / Nutricosmetics | Dietary Supplements | Herbs & Botanicals | Research News | Skin Health
Pomegranate Extract Evidenced to Benefit Gut and Skin Microbiota
A human clinical trial found that the resulting changes in volunteers’ microbiota resulted in improvements to skin appearance.12.08.22
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Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Energy | Herbs & Botanicals | Immune Function | Mood Health & Sleep | Supplier News
Ethical Naturals Inc. and Nammex Launch New Mushroom-Plus Ingredient Line
The newest formula, launched this week, is a combination of organic red Reishi and L-Theanine called MycoCalm.12.07.22
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Antioxidants | Breaking News | Cognitive Function | Herbs & Botanicals | Research | Research News
Antioxidant Flavonols May Slow Age-Related Memory Decline
Self-reported intakes of kaempferol, quercetin, myricetin each were associated with significant improvements on cognitive tests.12.02.22
