As the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has highlighted, all species of Rhodiola spp. have been added to the list of botanicals that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) controls for international trade. The botanical is considered to be in danger of over harvesting, and therefore requires proper permits to trade.

Sabinsa’s patented amla ingredient Saberry provides blood sugar support benefits, according to a 90-day, multicentric randomized open label trial. 

We asked experts in the space to weigh in on what’s new and what’s next with delivery systems.

In November 2022, a notification by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is not a legal dietary ingredient. In response, the Natural Products Association (NPA), along with the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), submitted a Citizen’s Petition to FDA. 

The FDA has released its new Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory, which it says is intended to be "a one stop shop of ingredient information that was previously found on different FDA webpages."

The nutri-beauty trend is booming, and the experts at Lycored are offering an update on the latest science and innovations in an upcoming webinar.

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.

Organic Produce Network has released its State of Organic Produce 2022 report. The 72-page report provides an overall view of organic produce retail performance in 2022. It also offers specific insights into the top 20 organic produce categories.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has released its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for the 2022 fiscal year.