Botanical

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.

Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter: Out of the wilderness and into the convention center

10-Nov-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it's investigating the power of plants in the Peruvian rainforest, exploring Ayurvedic rituals in India, or roaming the curious streets of Las Vegas, Chris Kilham has seen a thing or two in the 45-plus countries he's conducted research...

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.

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.

Study: Orange and pomegranate extract impacts major marker for healthy ageing

18-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new analysis of clinical data suggests the orange and pomegranate extract 'Actiful', from BioActor, can reduce methylglyoxal, an important marker for healthy ageing.

DSM-Firmenich discusses opportunities, formulation challenges of working with adaptogens

30-Aug-2023 By Ryan Daily

CPG brands innovating with botanicals and adaptogens to meet consumer demand for functional foods and beverages to improve their moods, alertness, and other areas of their lives, must overcome formulation challenges, two DSM-Firmenich representatives...

CBD and botanical blend offers synergistic benefits for sleep and anxiety

30-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A supplement containing CBD, CBN, GABA, hops oil, valerian oil, and low amounts of THC, reduced sleep disturbance, anxiety, stress, and improved well-being in a newly published RCT.

Study: Gencor fenugreek supplement Libifem improves strength and body composition in female athletes

15-Aug-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study using Gencor's patented Fenugreek ingredient, Libifem, finds the supplement can increase strength and lean muscle mass and decrease fat mass in female athletes.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: Meet the Products of the Year!

14-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Five new “Products of the Year” were announced at the recent NutraIngredients-USA Awards spanning botanicals, immune support, omega-3s, probiotic, and sports nutrition. Read on to meet the winners…

‘Being a finalist is an honor that brings immense joy to our company’: Industry gears up for NIU Awards broadcast

06-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on July 12. Our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

Enovate Biolife study concludes botanical supplement offers fast knee pain relief

30-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Botanical ingredient supplier, Enovate Biolife, is spotlighting the results of its recent study concluding its botanical-mix 'Muvz' ingredient could deliver significant knee pain relief in less than four hours.

Botanical supply experts call on industry to value the wildcrafters

25-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Future generations of wildcrafters will have to be convinced that they can make a reliable and dignified living foraging leaves, roots and flowers, or the herbal supplement industry must be ready to shoulder the costs.

Startup Spotlight

Q&A: KA! Empathogenics founder on channeling psychoactive plant healing in chews

15-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Stephanie Wang, former financial analyst and film producer, explains that she started KA! Empathogenics in response to the need for more heart-centeredness in the world.

Vitafoods Special

Anti-aging skin benefits offered by botanical blend, new study finds

12-Apr-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new clinical study demonstrates “statistically significant improvements” in skin with the supplementation of Eternalyoung (EY), a blend of four botanical ingredients from Monteloeder, S. L.

Chrysanthemum indicum L. flower reduces inflammation via the gut, in mouse model

22-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The Chrysanthemum indicum L. flower inhibits food-induced systemic low-grade inflammation (FSLI) by modulating the gut microbiota, increasing SCFAs levels and inhibiting excessive LPS translocation into the blood, according to a new animal study.

Popular Hawaiian tea ingredient poised for market growth, expert says

06-Jan-2023 By Hank Schultz

Māmaki, styled as an ‘underutilized botanical,’ has a potential for significant market growth, says a new review. But more phytochemical and pharmacological work needs to be done to fully support that development.

Out of the wild: Increase of botanicals in cultivation not linked to conservation status

05-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

The number of medicinal and aromatic plant (MAP) species in cultivation is dramatically higher than previously thought, according to a new global estimate, but not because they are all facing extinction in the wild.

Weight management potential: African mango seed linked with antioxidant and hormonal changes

08-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have linked supplementation with African mango extract to a potential reduction in obesity-related complications.

MLM founded on benefits of berry species advised to drop health claims

24-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

Visi, an MLM founded on the benefits of the Arctic Cloudberry, has been advised by a self regulatory body to discontinue some health claims made on its products both in company communications and statements by distributors.

Tinospora extracts show cognitive and mood potential for middle-aged women

15-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from Tinospora cordifolia stems may improve markers of inflammation in the brain and improve plasticity in key brain regions, say a new study for menopause-aged women.

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

03-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Five new “Products of the Year” were announced at the recent NutraIngredients-USA Awards spanning botanicals, immune support, omega-3s, probiotic, and sports nutrition. Read on to meet the winners…

2 days to go: Countdown is on for the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards

08-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

On July 13, the winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast. Read why our finalists are excited…

Layn aims to drive innovation in wellness with new ingredient library

19-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The natural botanical extract ingredients and solutions manufacturer recently debuted the free tool to provide easy access to deeper insights into its natural ingredients.

Nektium expands botanical ingredient portfolio

12-Apr-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Spain-based botanical ingredients business Nektium has broadened its portfolio to enter the food and beverage market, enabling its products to be used in a variety of applications in addition to supplements.

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.

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.

Study shows adding artichoke to bergamot helps ameliorate ‘non responder’ issue

11-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found that adding an artichoke leaf extract to a bergamot phytosome ingredient can benefit subjects with high cholesterol, even if those subjects had previously derived little benefit from bergamot alone.

ABC article highlights purslane’s long history of use as Chinese researchers uncover additional constituents of plant

26-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent article shined a light on the history and use of purslane, a legacy botanical that has been somewhat obscure but which has generated significant recent research interest.

EC’s plant preparation stance ‘abandons botanical ambitions,’ says regulatory expert

10-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) has been accused of ‘abandoning all ambition on botanicals,’ after a recent evaluation of regulation on nutrition and health claims, concluded ‘further study’ was required.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Robertet pairs up botanical knowhow with Ecom purchase

28-May-2021 By Will Chu

Robertet is to acquire Ecom Food Industries in a deal that serves to strengthen the French natural ingredient specialists’ botanically sourced product line for the sports and cosmetic industries.

Saffron improves sleep quantity and quality, according to RCT

30-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Six weeks of saffron supplementation led to improved sleep duration and quality in a recent study involving 66 volunteers, suggesting it could be a natural and safe replacement for sleeping pills.

Blackcurrant extract meets demand for natural cognitive health products

12-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Iprona, the Italy-based B2B fruit processing leader, has launched a European blackcurrant extract named CurrantCraft for use in cognitive health focused products.

EC’s aloe extracts ban raises further questions as industry assesses implications

30-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) is to ban botanical species containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives (HADs) that includes aloe extracts in a decision set to have implications for the nutrition and nutricosmetic industry.

Homegrown guayusa brand seeks to have big impact on Ecuadorian farmers

01-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

A home grown ingredient supplier is seeking to support indigenous farmers while expanding overseas markets for guayusa, a traditional botanical of the Amazonian rainforest.

Kawakawa innovation: NZ researchers to trial beverage for immunity, metabolic health gains

24-Feb-2021 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand researchers are planning to conduct clinical trials on a kawakawa beverage with immune and metabolic health benefits, before refining the formulation and sell it in the export markets.

Kudzu flower and mandarin peel may reduce menopause symptoms, says RCT

26-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Kudzu flower and mandarin peel extract may reduce frequency of hot flushes and minimise diminished bone mineral density associated with menopause, according to a new RCT.

Indena and Onegevity partner up in personalised botanical-based nutrition pact

23-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

In a new personalised nutrition pact, Italian botanicals firm Indena are to use Onegevity’s capabilities in gut microbiome testing to identify botanical ingredients that best produce person-specific benefits.

Whole fruit vitamin C boosts mood, energy

14-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A New Zealand study found that vitamin C has a positive impact on feelings of vitality.

PLT's new combo botanical boosts muscle strength, size in study

16-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

PLT Health Solutions has launched a new sports nutriton ingredient backed by studies showing a major increase in strength and muscle size.

Indian botanical shown to strengthen adaptive immunity in 30 days trial

02-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Green chiretta, otherwise known as andrographis paniculate, a plant native to India and Sri Lanka, has shown to strengthen the body’s adaptive immunity against pathogens in a 30-day clinical trial.

NutraCast Podcast: Palm Done Right on sustainability, vertically integrated supply chain

28-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A century ago, supply chains were relatively simple. Today, especially amid this global pandemic, supply chains are fragile, incredibly complex and all over the map.

Study: Euromed’s ABAlife fig extract promotes muscle metabolism and insulin sensitivity

30-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Abscisic acid (ABA) works synergistically with insulin to improve cellular glucose uptake while decreasing obesity related systemic inflammation, according to a new research in mice.

NutraCast Podcast: Navindra Seeram, PhD on the health benefits of maple

19-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

When you think of exotic trees, the divi-divi in Aruba or palm trees in the Bahamas may come to mind. But the familiar Sugar Maple tree has its exotic side, too.

Robuvit French oak wood extract supports post-surgery recovery: Study

13-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new double-blind, placebo-controlled study suggests that the antioxidant boosts physical and mental recovery following surgery.

Preliminary study finds fruit peel compound could reverse neuron damage

07-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study in mice has concluded that a compound found in the peels of fruits such as apples and prunes, and some herbs, can reduce and even reverse damage to brain cells in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION

EC looks to implement “controversial" ban of botanical species used in supplements

18-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) is looking to ban several botanical species containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives widely used in food supplements and herbal medicinal products for their laxative effect.

Monteloeder debuts digital tools, open for business in US

17-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Monteloeder, a global provider of science-backed botanical ingredients and personalized nutrition solutions, is expanding its presence in North America.

Layn Corp stocks up on biomass to stay ahead

10-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Despite the current challenges of being based in China, the outlook for the company best known for making botanical sweeteners still looks pretty sweet.

DolCas tackles liver and vascular health with botanical extracts: Study

10-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new clinical study suggests branded botanical ingredient Bergacyn is effective in providing liver support.

Inventories cushion coronavirus blow for North American companies, but future uncertain

13-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

The coronavirus crisis has yet to become a cataclysm for companies that import and rely upon Chinese ingredients, but there is an urgent need for firms to make contingency plans, experts say.