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On April 21-22, the #NaturallyInformed virtual event series continues with a deep dive into the science and business of nutri-beauty, and I’m excited! The ingestible beauty category is a market that has been growing rapidly in recent years. After more than a decade of false dawns and unfulfilled potential, the category finally seems to be […] The post Nutri- […]

Beloit, WI—Experts from Kerry Consumer Insights have partnered with Nielsen to develop an educational webinar titled The Future of Private Label, to be held April 20, according to a press release. The webinar will “delve into the exceptional changes being witnessed across the food and beverage landscape.” Due to shifts in consumer purchasing over the […] The […]

Mitigate the Regulatory Risk by Prioritizing Claim Substantiation  Three current trends in consumer retail behavior reflect the changes in consumer attitudes caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”): a focus on better (1) self-care, (2) mental health, and (3) convenience in the delivery of healthcare. These consumer trends have created a sales opportu […]

Bioggio, Switzerland—The KD Pharma Group has acquired the manufacturing assets of a Swiss-based cannabinoid manufacturer, according to a press release. These assets give KD Pharma access to technology that will allow them to produce Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients based on phytocannabinoids and other plant extracts, expanding KD’s lipid technology portfoli […]

Beer-Sheva, Israel—Researchers at Ben-Furion University of the Negev have identified new drug candidates to combat pathogenic bacteria and treat various inflammatory conditions, based on molecules isolated by probiotic Kefir yogurt. The research was published in Microbiome and led by Orit Malka, a Ph.D. student of Professor Raz Jelinek, VP of BGU and Dean of […]

Singapore—Olam International Ltd. has released its 2020 Annual Report, titled “Unlocking long-term value and driving sustainable growth,” according to a press release. The report outlines the company’s financial and non-financial performance for the year, including how Olam navigated the pandemic and executed its strategic plan for sustainable growth, as wel […]

San Diego, CA—CV Sciences has announced an ongoing partnership with Alkemist Labs in a press release. The two will collaborate with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on efforts to help cannabis testing labs demonstrate and improve measurement capabilities and comparability. The tools developed by the NIST cannabis program will support […]

Virtual—On April 21-22, 2020, WholeFoods Magazine and Trust Transparency Center will host our next virtual event in the #NaturallyInformed series: Nutri-Beauty: Mastering the Market. I’m amazed at how much content we are packing in over the two days. Our focus: bridging the gaps between science and strategy, bringing together world-class research, business i […]

It was on October 15, 2019, when Organic & Natural Health Association released its press release detailing our findings on Amazon and CBD. The company’s official policy is to not sell CBD/cannabinoid products to consumers, only hemp oil.  At the time, a search on the retailer’s site for CBD generated more than 10,000 product matches. […] The post It’s Ti […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on more than 5,000 years of documented practices using nature’s resources to heal physical ailments in humans and animals. TCM encompasses the practices of acupuncture, utilizing herbs, Tui Na, cupping, moxibustion, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, meditation, and more. Using TCM techniques and herbs is like conducting an orchest […]