Consumers seem to be turning to hemp and cannabis products during the current crisis, which has buoyed the near term outlook for Curaleaf, one of the largest companies in the sector, which posted strong revenue growth in its recent annual report.
The National Advertising Division has directed Church & Dwight to stop making a claim of better absorption on its line of gummy vitamins. The company has responded by appealing the decision to a review board.
The novel coronavirus is impacting every level of the nutra- industry in almost every country, so check out our round-up of the key news from around the globe for the past seven days.
The high antioxidant, flavonoid and fibre intake associated with a plant-based diet can help manage asthma and this could be helpful for many vulnerable people during this pandemic, according to the authors of a new clinical review.
A global AI startup company has created a way to help consumers find the nutrition and supplements they need to support their immune system during this health pandemic.
Botanical ingredients have a history of thousands of years of supporting human health. As we enter springtime in the North Hemisphere it's comforting to reflect on the fact that that will still be true even as the current crisis passes.
In this episode, NutraCast talks with Matt Wan, founder & CEO of Momentous, a sports nutrition startup dedicated to creating no-compromise products that support the improvement of personal performance.
A combination of inulin, lactitol, and aloe vera gel may improve the composition of the gut microbiota in people with mild constipation and help reduce adverse symptoms, says a study from Korea.
A recent paper detailing potential supplement-drug interactions gives a good overview of the issue without overemphasizing the potential safety concerns, an industry expert says.
A seed extract from the Indonesian Melinjo tree may reduce the risk of obesity and diabetes, according to a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled clinical study among healthy young subjects.
The increasing popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) only underscores the need for accurate and informative labeling of hemp and hemp-derived CBD products, according to researchers.
The $2 trillion stimulus packaged passed unanimously by the US Senate this morning will have important implications for the dietary supplement industry that may help companies survive the worst of the coronavirus crisis impacts.
The importance of folic acid before conception and during the first trimester are well established, but new data from Ireland indicates that maintaining supplementation beyond the first trimester may lead to cognitive performance benefits for the child.
A hospital has reportedly turned to vitamin C as a treatment for the coronavirus, after reports emerged from China that doses well in excess of daily Dietary Reference Values (DRV) showed promise.
The new research about krill’s choline bolsters the latest iteration of this story, said Nils Hoem, PhD, Aker’s chief scientist. Choline is a natural constituent of krill oil as part of its phospholipid makeup as a part of the molecule phosphatidylcholine.
Dietary supplement companies may store adverse event reports and submit them after the present crisis is past, the US Food and Drug Administration said recently.
In recent years, many consumers chose to move away from brick and mortar stores to shop more conveniently online. Now the coronavirus outbreak is all but forcing them to do so.
Natural Products Expo West was supposed to be a launching pad for many new products. With the cancellation of the show and the many other coronavirus-related dislocations, natural products companies are scrambling to adapt.
Synthetic astaxanthin product developer Cardax has released a white paper and reportedly filed a patent application on the ingredient’s antiviral properties and in publicizing the fact has treaded on the disease claim line according to legal experts.
In light of the ongoing novel Coronavirus (COVID19) public health emergency, IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas has been postponed until November 16-18, 2020 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Washington DC.
CBD firm Charlotte’s Web reported $94.6 million in revenue in its annual report and announced an acquisition that expands its distribution into topical products.
What’s happened across the Nutra-verse over the past seven days? A lot has happened in the global nutrition industry over the past seven days, the majority of which is linked to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Stay on top of things with our...
The Natural Products Association (NPA) recently held a webinar on political and legislative insights. At the forefront — the expansion of health savings accounts, new dietary new dietary ingredient enforcement, DSHEA, accurate labels, and Cannabidiol...
The polyphenols in pomegranate juice beneficially affected the balance of steroidal hormones among trained weightlifters but did not cut an inflammation marker, a recent study found.
There is widespread confusion among Malaysia’s dietary supplement industry as to whether it is considered an essential service and production can continue under the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
With FDA receding into the inspection background, now is the time for the dietary supplement industry to step up and show if there are any real teeth in the notion of self regulation.
Dietary supplement manufacturers and the natural channel stores that sell the products play an important role in supporting consumers health during this challenging time and should be counted as ‘essential’ businesses, stakeholders say.
What was once a popular injectable filler has found its way into supplements and functional food and beverages. Collagen is popping up in everything from coffee to bars to popcorn.
While the COVID-19 crisis dominates headlines, a raft of state and local laws that could negatively affect the dietary supplement industry are afoot and deserve attention, according the Council for Responsible Nutrition.
In a teleconference held last night the US Food and Drug Administration announced that it is scaling back GMP inspections and is waiving certain FSMA requirements in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
Nutrition startups have voiced fears for their businesses after Amazon announced it is prohibiting shipments of any non-essential goods from its warehouses until at least April 5th in an aim to meet spiralling demand caused by COVID-19.
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.
Spanish scientists suggest that an imbalance of the gut microbiome in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may influence the development and severity of symptoms associated with the condition.
The COVID-19 epidemic has led to a rebound in demand for plant extracts with immune-boosting effects, but a China industry expert has warned there are difficulties in exporting the goods due to logistic supply chain problems.
Monteloeder, a global provider of science-backed botanical ingredients and personalized nutrition solutions, is expanding its presence in North America.
One of the pioneers of the space topped $53 million in annual revenue, but also recorded a loss as the founders cashed out. The firm also said regulatory uncertainty has increased competition as numerous small brands crowd into the field.
