A systemic review published in NeuroToxicology determined that cannabidiol (CBD) has potential in the treatment of substance use disorders, chronic psychosis, and anxiety. The review considered 27 articles, all randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The abstract of the article notes that “There is currently limited evidence regarding the safety and efficacy...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced in a press release that four voting members have joined its ranks, along with three associate members. The voting members are: Functional Remedies: Manufactures and markets their own blend of agricultural hemp, infused with their proprietary LipidTrans infusion process that preserves beneficial nutrients.
The phytochemicals market is predicted to grow 4.7% year-over-year to $5.2 billion by the end of 2019, up from $4.9 billion in 2018, and to hit $9 billion by the end of 2029, according to a new report from Persistence Market Research. “The preference for naturally-sourced ingredients is increasing,” notes...
Bridgeville, PA—Euromed is partnering with the American Botanical Council (ABC) for the second time to present a symposium at the 67th International Congress & Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research titled Economic Adulteration of Botanical Ingredients, according to a press release. The event will...
Geneva, Switzerland—The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) convened in Geneva to present Climate Change and Land: an IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems. The report represents over 7,000 papers, 107 lead authors, 96 contributing...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) released the agenda for The Big Natural, which takes place September 11-12, right after their lobbying Day on the Hill on the 10th. Highlights of the agenda include: Wednesday, September 11 Legislation and Regulatory Reform in the Natural Products Industry Consumer Confidence and Safeguarding...
Kibbutz Ketura, Israel—Algatech Ltd. has licensed the rights and intellectual property related to the production of Beta-1,3-glucans from microalgae Euglena gracilis from U.S. biotechnology company F3 Platform Biologics, according to a press release. Dr. Brad Cox, a fermentation expert who has helped develop F3’s capabilities, will lead the Euglena project...
Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced the agenda for The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science, which takes place Wednesday, November 6, and The Conference: CRN’s Annual Symposium for the Dietary Supplement Industry, which takes place November 6-9. Both will take place at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, California.
Jacksonville, FL—Native Sun Natural Foods Market will permanently close its doors after 23 years in business, according to Jax Daily Record. Aaron Gottlieb, founder and CEO, cited the influx of grocery chains—particularly the nine specialty grocers that arrived since 2015—as the main reason for the store’s closure. Jax quoted Gottlieb...
Virginia Beach, VA, and Secaucus, NJ—The Vitamin Shoppe is to be sold to Liberty Tax, Inc., the parent company of Liberty Tax Service and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, according to a press release. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2019, subject to approval by The...
