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ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program: H&AD Adopts Bergamot

The adoption enables ABC to further its nonprofit research and educational mission by ensuring its HerbMedPro contains the latest scientific and clinical research on this traditional herb.

March 25, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

H&AD has adopted bergamot (Citrus bergamia) through the American Botanical Council's (ABC) Adopt-an-Herb botanical research and education program.

Publisher's Letter

Person of the Year has allowed us to highlight some special people over the years and in 2023 we are recognizing someone who is truly special to the team at WholeFoods Magazine.

November 27, 2023

Heather Wainer

Person of the Year has allowed us to highlight some special people over the years and in 2023 we are recognizing someone who is truly special to the team at WholeFoods Magazine.

Kava Piper methysticum plant leaves used to make Kava drink.

ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program: Jiaherb Adopts Kava

The kava adoption enables ABC to further its nonprofit research and educational mission by ensuring its HerbMedPro contains the latest scientific and clinical research on this traditional herb.

October 31, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Jiaherb has adopted kava (Piper methysticum) through the American Botanical Council's (ABC) Adopt-an-Herb botanical research and education program.

ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb Program: Eurofins Adopts California Poppy

September 29, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Eurofins’ California poppy adoption supports ABC’s HerbMedPro database—a comprehensive, interactive online database that provides access to important scientific and clinical research data on the uses and health effects of more than 265 herbs, spices, medicinal plants, and fungi.

Bulletin on Elder Berry and Berry Extract Adulteration Published

The report is the 27th bulletin and the 81st peer-reviewed publication published by ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program

June 26, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterant Prevention Program (BAPP) has published Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin (BAPB) on European elder (Sambucus nigra, syn. S. nigra subsp. nigra) berry and berry extract adulteration.

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6 Takeaways from Expo West 2023

Natural and organic foods and beverages, nutritional supplements, branded ingredients, and more were on display, with industry members throughout the supply chain gathering to learn about the latest research and innovations.

April 12, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

More than 65,000 registered attendees and 3,000 exhibiting companies gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center March 7-11 for Natural Products Expo West. Natural and organic foods and beverages; clean beauty and home products; and nutritional supplements and ingredients were on display, with industry members throughout the supply chain gathering to learn about the latest research and innovations.

Virtual Conference: Why Prescribing Sustainable Herbs Matters

The event is sponsored by sponsored by ABC’s Sustainable Herbs Program and The Herbal Alliance (UK).

April 10, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

On April 27, 2023, ABC’s Sustainable Herbs Program and the Herbal Alliance are partnering to host Why Prescribing Sustainable Herbs Matters. Ann Armbrecht, Ph.D., and Sebastian Pole will facilitate conversations that explore the relationship among sustainable sourcing, high-quality botanical ingredients, and clinical efficacy

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: Nutrasource, CHPA, ABC and More!

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest!

April 5, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest certifications, expansions, research, and more!

ABC Publishes 9,000th HerbClip Research Summary

This educational resource is for researchers, scientists, health professionals, industry members, and other interested parties.

March 10, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced the publication of the 9,000th HerbClip, and educational resource, for researchers, scientists, health professionals, industry members, and other interested parties.

ABC 2021 Herb Market Report: Herbal Supplements in the U.S. Topped $12 Billion

December 27, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Austin, TX—Herbal sales are on the rise. The American Botanical Council (ABC) reported that annual sales of herbal dietary supplements in the U.S. totaled $12.350 billion in 2021. That's according to ABC’s 2021 Herb Market Report. That figure represents the highest recorded annual spending on these products in the U.S., ABC shared.