Natural Grocers called it in their annual Top 10 Trends for 2022: Pet health is huge. Pet ownership skyrocketed during the pandemic. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA) 2021-2022 National Pet Owners Survey, an estimated 70% of U.S. households now own a pet. When it comes to our...
The best part of being back at Expo West? Seeing so many of you! A reported 2,700 exhibitors and over 57,000 registered attendees gathered in Anaheim, CA, from March 8-12 for the return of Natural Products Expo West, and many shared the same sentiment: Reconnecting with industry colleagues was the...
Corvallis, OR—Certain hemp compounds show the ability to prevent SARS-CoV-2 from entering human cells, according to a new study out of Oregon State University (OSU). Richard Van Breemen, researcher with OSU’s Global Hemp Innovation Center, College of Pharmacy and Linus Pauling Institute, collaborated with scientists at Oregon Health & Science...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has released a consumer update listing five things the agency wants consumers to know about Delta-8 THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), a psychoactive substance found in both marijuana and hemp. The five things on FDA's list include: Delta-8 THC products have not been evaluated or approved by FDA for safe...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While immune health has been the primary focus for over a year now, emotional wellbeing is right behind it. “As we know, the pandemic—and its effects on our personal and social health—has resulted in new levels of stress and anxiety, which have also impacted our sleep,” says Michael Lelah, Ph.D., Chief...
Socati and Super Snouts have partnered to launch a line of water-soluble CBD tinctures for pets in 90, 150, 300, and 600mg CBD dosages. The tinctures come in a chicken flavor. The products have been independently tested to ensure that they contain non-detectable levels of THC. Austin, TX, www.socati.com...
Ionized cannabinoid formulas are the newest product launch from LifeTonic. The new ionized CBG and CBD products include: Ionized CBG Sublingual Spray (25mg CBG per Serving / 750mg CBG per Bottle) and Ionized CBD Sublingual Spray (25mg CBD per Serving / 750mg CBD per Bottle). 1880 55th St. Boulder, CO...
Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing and WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua discuss key focuses for the natural products industry, including: Challenges hindering the hemp/phytocannabinoids category (from regulatory concerns, the need for transparency, and innovation beyond CBD) A much-needed makeover for the beauty market (so long "normal") Major opps in nutricosmetics (don't forget the...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Slowed sales, regulatory uncertainty, out-of-control claims, Delta-8-THC...in our 7th annual deep-dive into the phytocannabinoid market, we take another look at some of the all-too familiar challenges that continue to hinder the hemp/phytocannabinoids category, and explore new concerns that are cropping up. Major Issues Impacting the Category “Regulatory uncertainty” was...
Digital Edition Editorial: Woman-Owned, Women-Led! What's Selling 2021 Phytocannabinoids Market Update: Troubleshooting & Trendspotting Nutri-Beauty: Look Good = Feel Good Meet the New-and-Improved HABA Black Seed Oil: Benefits Backed by Science Vitamin Connection: Recent US Government Funded Studies Link Fluoride Exposure to IQ Loss Merchandising Insights: Post-COVID Store Operations:...
