Botanical Extracts

Huel modernizes mission with botanical Daily Greens supplement

22-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Huel has "bent its mission statement" to launch Daily Greens, its first powdered supplement, which aims to fill nutritional gaps identified in competing products on the market.

Uriach on delivering award-winning botanical solutions for global populations

22-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

NutraIngredients Award Winner Uriach shared how it is addressing consumer needs from sleep aids to cholesterol management, prioritizing holistic, natural and sustainable health based on improved habits and prevention.

Crataegus extract shows promise for weight management

19-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

A recent study has found that supplementation with a mixture of Crataegus pinnatifida leaves and Citrus unshiu peels, resulted in significant improvements to body weight and fat percentage in overweight adults.

RCT supports Sabinsa’s Ashwagandha for stress management in healthy adults

29-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a standardized Ashwagandha root extract may reduce stress and anxiety in healthy individuals with mild to moderate stress-related symptoms, compared to placebo, says a new study from Sabinsa.

ENI’s Bewicke on botanical supply chain quality: ‘We consider ourselves gate-keepers’

16-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The botanical supply chain is being pressured like never before, with suppliers having to deal with multiple stressors, from increased consumer demand to climate change and adulteration.

Study: 'Southern Ginseng' herb improves exercise performance

10-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Dried Jiaogulan extract supplementation, sometimes referred to as 'Southern Ginseng', improves exercise performance in healthy untrained males, a new study has concluded.

ABC’s Blumenthal on how HerbalGram 40 project will shape future & focus of the organization

07-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the American Botanical Council, and the 40th year for the organization’s superb HerbalGram peer-review journal (that’s right, HerbalGram pre-dates ABC), and gives ABC the opportunity to take stock and think about...

BAPP lab guidance lays out methods to detect adulteration in lavender oil

03-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A new BAPP lab guidance document details the laboratory analytical methods available for the authentication of English lavender essential oil and how to detect adulteration with lower-cost materials.

Fermedics: Enhancing botanical bioavailability with fermentation

25-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

The startup Fermedics has emphasised the potential “breakthrough opportunities” of targeted fermentation to improve the bioavailability and digestibility of botanicals, heightening the effectiveness of dietary supplements.

From functional to ethical, identifying the health halo in botanicals

29-Aug-2023 By Deniz Ataman

Angela Getzel, beverage business development lead, Kerry, explained to FoodNavigator-USA that as consumers are looking for more label transparency, from low/no sugar and artificial ingredients to environmental responsibility, botanicals fit into that...

Industry vet Lisa Thomas joins Nuherbs

29-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Lisa Thomas is slated to expand market reach for the third generation, family-owned suppliers of sustainably sourced Chinese herbs.

Vidya Herbs inaugurates first U.S. manufacturing facility

19-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Herbal extract and ingredient supplier Vidya Herbs has expanded its manufacturing capacity to the U.S. with the opening of its new extraction facility in Bunnell, FL.

ABC awards botanical excellence at 18th annual celebration ceremony

24-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Christine Burdick-Bell, FairWild Foundation, and Sabinsa were among the recipients at this year’s ABC Botanical Excellence Awards.

ABC in 2023: Support for ‘Burn it, don’t return it’ SOP, 40 years of HerbalGram, (& HerbTV)

23-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a year of milestones for the American Botanical Council, with the non-profit celebrating its 35th year, the 40th year for HerbalGram, wider acceptance of the ‘historic’ BAPP SOP, and new initiatives like (shhhhh, it’s a secret) HerbTV.

Gencor launches new ayurvedic combination for liver health

20-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Liver health is an “overlooked category” in the dietary supplements space, but Gencor sees its new 4Liver ingredient as an exciting addition to a category that has not seen much innovation for decades.

Dr Joe Betz Joins ABC Board of Trustees

02-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Joe Betz, PhD, an internationally respected pharmacognosist and former FDA and NIH official, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the American Botanical Council (ABC).

NuTraditions to introduce 4 new oral supplement strips at Expo West

23-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Following the success of Hello Dreams Sleep Strips introduced in 2022, NuTraditions is launching four more oral supplement strip products for relaxation, focus, immune support, and energy.

Herbalist & Alchemist reaches zero waste milestone

23-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Herbalist & Alchemist, the first herbal products company to become a certified B Corp, has achieved zero waste in its production processes.

Herbalist & Alchemist expands extraction capacity with new facility

08-Feb-2023 By Asia Sherman

Herbalist & Alchemist has moved to a larger facility, increasing manufacturing capacity to meet the demand for the company’s liquid and solid botanical extracts.

9,000! ABC reaches notable HerbClip Research Summary milestone

02-Feb-2023

The American Botanical Council (ABC) has published its 9,000th HerbClip, an important research and educational resource for scientists, researchers, health professionals, industry members, and others.

ABC names Josef Brinckmann as President of its Board of Trustees

17-Jan-2023

The American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced that medicinal plant expert Josef Brinckmann has been elected president of the organization’s Board of Trustees.

Botanical combination may boost immune response to flu vaccination: Study

23-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of extracts from Acacia catechu and Scutellaria baicalensis may significantly increase antibodies in response to a flu vaccine in healthy adults, says a new study conducted by KGK Science Inc.

Ashwagandha and apple cider vinegar sales surge as consumer spending on herbal supplements continues: ABC report

18-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

US sales of herbal dietary ingredients grew by almost 10% in 2021 as the category exceeded $12.3 billion, according to the 2021 Herb Market Report from the American Botanical Council.

‘Historic’: Adulterants Prevention Program releases ‘Burn it, don’t return it’ SOP

20-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released its long-awaited Best Practices Standardized Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Disposal / Destruction of Irreparably Defective Articles (IDAs).

Study on lameness in horses opens up new market for Ayurvedic joint health formula

13-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

A study on horses has opened up a new market for an herbal combination shown to reduce joint pain and inflammation in humans.

Supplement brand Herbalist & Alchemist celebrates 40 years in business as it plans move to new facility

16-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

Herbalist & Alchemist, a manufacturer of liquid dietary supplements, celebrated its 40th anniversary last week.

Verdure CEO on 25 years of scientific success, stewardship, and the opportunity to formulate with Indian botanicals

27-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Twenty-five years is a long time in business. The relationships and commitments to people and communities forged over that time by Indiana-based Verdure Sciences have helped the company weather the challenges and disruptions of the past couple of years,...

MartinBauer spreads supply chain risk with advent of US-cultivated echinacea

07-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

MartinBauer has moved some of its echinacea cultivation to the Pacific Northwest, building on its acquisition of mint producer Core Botanica in 2020.

AHP working with AYUSH on support for Ayurvedic stress management superstars

17-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia is cooperating with the Indian government to develop a series of monographs to better substantiate popular Ayurvedic botanicals, including some important in the stress management sphere.

Rising research pace, secure supply broadens ashwagandha's playing field in stress management

17-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Ashwagandha is cementing its place in the stress management sphere with booming sales and developing science, observers say. It’s one of a trio of adaptogenic herbs that have come to dominate the current marketplace, said an herbal expert.

Adulterants Bulletin highlights ‘multifaceted fraud’ associated with saffron

15-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A new bulletin from the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) outlines the ongoing adulteration issues for saffron, “one of the most widely adulterated botanical ingredients worldwide”.

Arizona naturopathic college’s new facility helping to create better botanical extracts

11-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

A substantial gift has helped a prominent naturopathic college in Arizona become a botanical research partner that can help companies produce products verified for their biological activity, school officials say.

Sabinsa introduces curcumin analogue ingredient rich in Calebin A

01-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Longtime turmeric purveyor Sabinsa has extended the product line for this venerable ingredient family with a new offering derived from a related species that is high in the compound Calebin A.

PLT says third-party audit verifies sustainability of its Boswellia sources

28-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

A third-party audit commissioned by PLT Health Solutions has verified the sustainability of the company’s Boswellia serrata sources within India, the company claims. The popularity of the botanical combined with its slow growth has raised supply concerns...

Noted botanical photographer Steven Foster passes away suddenly

17-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Noted botanical photographer and herbal medicine expert Steven Foster passed away unexpectedly over the weekend, the American Botanical Council reported today.

Cistanche/ginkgo blend cuts fatigue symptoms, human study finds

03-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research suggests a blend of two botanicals used in TCM preparations can relieve some symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Karallief finds statistically significant benefits for liver health blend

30-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

Indian/American company Karallief has released research results that shows an Ayurvedic herbal blend it has developed improves liver health in subjects with mild to moderate markers of liver distress.

Journal retracts botanical DNA barcoding paper by Newmaster

23-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A paper that concluded that DNA barcoding techniques were more cost-effective than traditional practices for identification of vegetation species has been retracted after the lead researcher – Dr Steven Newmaster – failed to respond to questions about...

AHPA event to delve into botanical supply headaches made worse by energy shortage

12-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Economic dislocation from the pandemic continues to send shock waves through the supply of botanical raw materials and will necessitate a new mindset about supply chain integrity in the future, experts say. The issue will be a key focus at an upcoming...

Kerry agrees to acquire Natreon for ~$50 million

10-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Kerry’s expansion of its health portfolio shows no sign of slowing as the company has agreed to acquire botanicals player Natreon for approximately $50 million (€42 million).

NAD approves hangover claim, but recommends qualifier be added to label

30-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Claims on a hangover recovery product have been upheld in proceeding before a self regulatory body, but a qualifier has been added to the label in light of an FDA enforcement action on the subject.

Review of devil’s claw data reveals history of use, multiple benefits for under appreciated botanical

29-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

The author of a new review of data supporting the benefits of devil’s claw supplements said its high time the botanical had a more prominent place in the US market.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Meet the Products of the Year!

26-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Independent expert judges recruited by NutraIngredients-USA scored the entries on five parameters: demand, application and design, scientific merit, commercial success, and innovation and differentiation.

FDA adds herb similar to kratom to import alert list

23-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

FDA has issued an import alert on a Southeast Asian herb that reportedly has been used in a similar way to kratom, about which the Agency has also raised a red flag.

BAPP unveils more intensive cooperation with testing association

14-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new collaboration announced by the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program will make hundreds of analytical methods more easily available to the industry.

Natac Group doubles ingredient capacity with new factory

14-Jun-2021

Spanish biotechnology business group, Natac Group, has inaugurated its new factory in Hervás, Spain, boosting the company’s plant extract production capacity.

ABC announces search for day-to-day replacement for founder Blumenthal

22-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council says it’s planning for the future in seeking a new day-to-day chief executive as founder Mark Blumenthal shifts to a more advisory role.

TOMORROW: Ashwagandha: Ayurveda’s flagship herb goes mainstream

29-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register for tomorrow’s FREE webinar exploring the science, supply and market opportunities for ashwagandha.

BAPP: 10 years of tangible results educating the industry and changing practices

22-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterant Prevention Program made its debut 10 years ago, and over the course of the past decade the program has made an immense contribution to educating the industry about adulteration

New herbal joint health blend debuts promising functional benefits

15-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new herbal formula for joint health has debuted on the market to compete with old category standbys glucosamine and chondroitin. The Indian/American company behind it says its vegan positioning and clinical backing sets it apart.