Austin, TX—Loomis Enzymes has adopted Rose Hip (Rosa canina, Rosaceae) through the American Botanical Council’s (ABC) Adopt-an-Herb botanical research and education program. “Rose hip has one of the highest levels of vitamin C of any fruit or vegetable,” noted a representative from Loomis Enzymes, in a release from ABC. “Additionally, rose...
Nigella sativa (aka black seed or black cumin) has been linked to many curative properties, traced back to the Old Testament. Today, research confirms that the herb delivers benefits. “Nigella is a relatively little-known but increasingly popular botanical in the Western medicinal herb and dietary supplement industry,” said Stefan Gafner, Ph.D.,...
Austin, TX—Nexira has adopted acacia gum (also called gum arabic) through the American Botanical Council’s (ABC) Adopt-an-Herb botanical research and education program. “Nexira is continuously working to raise awareness around acacia fiber prebiotic health benefits,” said Mathieu Dondain, Nexira Vice President, in a press release. “Adopting the Acacia Gum record on ABC’s...
At SupplySide West in Las Vegas from October 31 to November 4, 2022, the WholeFoods Magazine team met with many industry players, getting up-to-date on the latest science and learning about the trends that will be driving sales in 2023. Throughout the event, there was one word we heard again...
Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin on nigella (Nigella sativa) seed and seed oil (also referred to as “black seed” or “black cumin,” though it is not related to the popular spice cumin). Nigella has a long history of use as a...
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) welcomed new hire Ashley Becnel, who joins the organization in the role of Global Business Development Director. Her duties will include managing business development strategy for brand growth and management of member engagement for its member companies, in which there are...
Austin, TX—The American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced the winners of several of its awards. The winners announced so far: The Varro E. Tyler Commercial Investment in Phytomedicinal Research Award: Max Zeller Söhne AG The Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award: United Plant Savers Norman R. Farnsworth Excellence in...
Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin on saffron stigmas and extracts. Each saffron plant produces only one flower with a three-branched stigma emerging from its style, according to a press release from BAPP. The stigmas are the red-colored, thread-like parts of...
Austin, TX—The American Botanical Council (ABC) is introducing the ABC Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award, an annual award which will recognize excellence in conservation, sustainability, and regenerative farming efforts related to medicinal and aromatic plants, according to a press release. The award is named in honor of botanist,...
The American Botanical Council (ABC) shared news of the passing of Steven Foster, longtime ABC contributor and member of the ABC Board of Trustees. A heartfelt letter by Mark Blumenthal, ABC Founder & Executive Director, celebrates Foster's many contributions to the industry, including his work as the author or co-author...
