Paris, France — According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions were flat in 2016, at 32.1 gigatonnes, for the third straight year despite growth in economic activity of 3.1%. The Agency attributes this to the growing use of renewable energy, improvements in energy efficiency, the...
Ahiflower, a plant-based omega upstart grown in the United Kingdom was recently found to have anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects similar to those found in fish oil. The study was done as a double-blind and placebo controlled human trial and the findings were the first of its kind. Never before has...
Silver Spring, MD — AHPA (American Herbal Products Association) is adopting label guidance for products/supplements containing fungi in their ingredients. The aim is to lessen labeling and manufacturing issues by providing common names and stages of fungal ingredients. The guidance will be available in two years. While AHPA develops guidance policies, U.S...
Bloomingdale, IL – Elwood Richard, founder of NOW, received the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) AHPA Visionary award on March 9th for his “pioneering and unprecedented efforts to promote the benefits of herbs and herbal products.” During the award presentation, AHPA president, Michael McGuffin stated, “It is difficult to think of another...
Austin, TX — The American Botanical Council (ABC), a research and educational organization for the use of herbal medicine, has announced Ikhlas Khan, Ph.D. as recipient of the 2016 ABC Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder Award. This annual award, named for ABC founder and executive director Mark Blumenthal, recognizes individuals who...
Arizona-based Wisdom Natural Brands founder and CEO James A. May has passed at the age of 80 due to heart complications. May was known worldwide as the Father of Stevia since Wisdom Natural brands created SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener. Over the years May had been awarded multiple times for his work in...
Anaheim, CA — The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has awarded United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) President Loren Israelsen and Scott Bass, partner at Sidley Austin LLC, with its 2017 Herbal Insight Award at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim on March 9th. Since 1982 AHPA has been a proponent...
Kennesaw, GA – An international custom enzyme formulator and probiotic-based contract manufacturer, Deerland Enzymes, has created Digestible, an educational content portal within their DeerlandEnzymes.com website. "This site is a hub for all things enzyme and probiotic. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of educational information related to formulating...
Chevy Chase, MD – According to a press release by New Enterprise Associates, Inc., President Donald J. Trump has nominated the firm’s Venture Partner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. as Commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A policy expert, Gottlieb has substantial experience in health care, holding roles...
Irish Soda Bread recipe by Spectrum Ingredients: 1/2 cup Hain Pure Foods sugar 4 cups all-purpose Arrowhead Mills flour 2 teaspoons Hain Pure Foods baking powder 1 teaspoon Hain Pure Foods baking soda 3/4 teaspoon Hain Pure Foods Sea salt 2 cups raisins 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 2 eggs, lightly...
