[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our industry fosters wellness. It’s what many of us feel called to do, and we’ve made it our life’s work. Helping our customers feel more energized, more resilient in times of stress, less prone to health concerns...we strive to do all of that, of course, but it’s so much more.
Last year, in our 5th annual deep-dive into the phytocannabinoid market, we explored the research, regulatory issues, legal concerns, and more. It was only 12 months ago, but to say a lot has changed would be an understatement. So this year, we asked the experts to address common questions regarding...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The goal: to enjoy a long, healthy life. Emphasis on healthy. “Increasingly, consumers are moving away from the desire to look younger and pursuing a lifestyle that will extend their health span and improve longevity,” says Shoji Matsukawa, General Manager, Organic Chemicals Sales & Marketing, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America. “In...
There are many ways to support the endocannabinoid system (ECS) beyond supplementation with hemp and CBD. Michael D. Lewis, M.D., of CV Sciences, gives a rundown: “Exercise boosts your endocannabinoid system, and there’s even some evidence that it might be the true mediator of the ‘runner’s high.’ Probiotics can increase...
1. Make your store the go-to-source: “There are two strategies to keep in mind when trying to stand out among other CBD retailers: quality creates return customers and customers have questions you can answer,” says Stuart Tomc, Vice President, Science, Regulation and Education, CV Sciences. “Not all CBD products are...
When Expo West was cancelled in March, the announcement was met with mixed emotions. Relief, anxiety, anger...this event, and the many others that were subsequently cancelled, postponed, or shifted to virtual, have become central to business for many of us. We miss the education and the valuable networking. We miss...
Natural Products Expo West, SupplySide East, IFT, Fancy Food...spring and early summer is usually a prime time for conferences, and the networking opportunities and educational sessions that we all value to help our businesses thrive in support of helping people live healthier, happier lives. Of course, this industry is known...
I held off on writing this until the last possible hour before shipping this magazine to the printer, in an effort to provide the most up-to-date information possible in a time where our understanding of our current situation is continuously changing. By the time you read this, though, we’ll know...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The caution from EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning (www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners) raises alarms: “Hazardous industrial chemicals lurk in far too many bottles and boxes under Americans’ sinks and on laundry room shelves.” To compile the guide, EWG reviewed more than 2,000 popular household cleaning products and determined: 53% of cleaning products assessed...
The industry is buzzing about “clean label,” but what does it even mean? “Clean-label can mean a lot of things—to some people it means using as few ingredients as possible, to other people, it means non-GMO and natural ingredients, and to others still, it means only using ingredients that the...
