It was wonderful to see the trends emerging from the ECRM programs for Produce, Seafood and Meat. Consumers want to know where their dollar is going, and they want to get the most for that dollar. With that in mind, they are looking for the freshest in fresh, but they...
Harvesting it by hand, farmers have to work delicately to safely harvest the threads of the saffron plant. This intricate process makes saffron extremely expensive; in some parts of the world the price can yield as much as $4,000 to $5,000 per pound. The spice has been harvested for thousands...
Austin, TX—Total annual sales of herbal dietary supplements in the United States surpassed $10 billion for the first time in 2020, according to the American Botanical Council’s (ABC) 2020 Herb Market Report. Consumers spent an estimated $11.261 billion on these products in 2020, a 17.3% increase from 2019, more than...
Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing and WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua sit down with Ed Fletcher of Native Botanicals, Inc., to discuss the science of wildcrafting, the challenges wildcrafters face, pressing sustainability issues, and what industry members are doing to help safeguard the supply chain. Tune in to hear what actions suppliers, brands,...
Ancient Nutrition has launched a line of Fermented Herbs and Organic Mushrooms, all USDA Certified Organic once-daily caplets. The lineup is intended to cover everyday well-being as well as providing condition-specific targeted products, the company states. The Mushrooms line includes Multi Mushroom, Cordyceps, Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Lion's Mane. The...
Austin, TX—The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterant Prevention Program (BAPP) has completed 10 years of research and educational activities in the international herb and medicinal plant communities, according to a press release. Mark Blumenthal, Founder of BAPP and Founder & Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (ABC), said in the press...
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has recognized companies within the herbal products space, including Indena and Herbalife Nutrition. Indena is the first-ever recipient of AHPA’s Centennial Award, which recognizes companies celebrating 100 years in the botanical derivatives industry. Indena is being honored for the “pioneering and innovative spirit with...
Austin, TX—The Sustainable Herbs Program (SHP) has announced the publication of the SHP Sustainability & Regenerative Practices Toolkit, according to a press release, as well as a video explaining the toolkit's purpose and content. The SHP Toolkit is an online collection of resources and best practices for the herb and...
Las Vegas, NV—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) held its 8th Annual Botanical Congress on the final day of SupplySide West at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The all-day event covered a range of topics impacting the industry, including the current regulatory status of hemp-CBD in the marketplace; the...
