INFRA announced the release of "The Buyer’s Desk," a podcast that dives into relevant and broad-ranging monthly topics ranging from post-pandemic adaptations to regenerative organic. 

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.

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 Grocers is debuting its Personalized Shopping Experience at select stores. As part of the free service, a Nutritional Health Coach (NHC) will guide consumers as they shop, sharing product knowledge and recommending products that will help support each shopper's personal wellness goals.

A YouGov survey commissioned by Neutral Foods, the nation’s first carbon neutral food company, revealed that 86% of adults in the United States feel the planet is worth saving, and that of those 86%, more than half (51%) agree that protecting the planet is important, but they feel they are unable to help. 

Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) explored whether omega-3 fatty acids might be protective against contracting and/or suffering adverse outcomes of COVID-19 infection.

The Natural Products Association (NPA) shared news of a victory for the industry: Legislative language that would have restricted— and in some cases prohibited — access to dietary supplements was stricken from legislation before the Colorado Health and Human Services Committee.

NOW announced the latest efforts in its award-winning industry self-policing program of testing unfamiliar brands found on Amazon, with this round of testing focused on bromelain.

AIDP announced a distribution sales and marketing agreement to distribute Liboost from Pharmactive Biotech Products S.L.U. Clinical data suggests the standardized Damiana extract supports women’s sexual health.

In 2022, the Gluten Intolerance Group's (GIG)  Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) third-party gluten-free certification program certified 9,300 products from more than 800 brands worldwide.