From the editor's desk
Hemp world takes steps toward legitimacy, but still has need for growth
The hemp and CBD industry seems to be taking a step toward ‘adulthood,’ based on a visit to a recent expo.
Archives for April 5, 2019
Rice Bran Technologies announces acquisitions, sales increase
Rice Bran Technologies has expanded its grain milling capability as the company seems to be turning a corner on sale for its rice bran derivatives.
‘A perfect fit’: Golden Omega acquires OmegaTri
Chilean omega-3 concentrates manufacturer Golden Omega has acquired OmegaTri AS, the Norwegian developer of an innovative omega-3 compressible powder technology.
Company setting hemp commodity prices via proprietary platform
Setting firm commodity prices will be one brick in the wall of a fully legitimized hemp industry. One company has set about doing so with a proprietary trading platform.
April new product launches: Synbiotic supplement for skin, chewable multis, and more
This time of year tends to get a plethora of product launches as brands time their announcements around the Natural Products Expo West show. This year we saw plenty of CBD, beauty-positioning, and as always, protein. Here’s a short list of product...
Industry expert warns of dwindling natural resources and importance of clinically validated by-products for NPD
Wastage minimisation, standardisation of herbal extracts, and catering to niche market segments are vital to longevity in APAC's nutraceutical market, according to a long-standing R&D expert.