US trade group warns that ‘CBD bad actors’ are exploiting virus
US food industry trade group the Consumer Brands Association has launched the ‘Coalition for Smart CBD Regulation’ whilst warning that "CBD bad actors" are exploiting public fears about coronavirus pandemic.
ACI takes ‘essential step’ towards CBD test standardisation
UK trade group the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry says it has entered into discussions with international life sciences testing company LGC in a move it says represents an “essential…
Seaweed extract shown to reduces flu severity
Australian researchers have demonstrated that a natural compound derived from seaweed is effective in significantly reducing clinical symptoms and lung damage in a severe influenza A H1N1 model.
Here to stay: Demand for immunity products ‘to be sustained long-term’
The acceleration in demand for immunity boosting products reported during the coronavirus pandemic is likely to transition into a permanent ‘new norm’ of higher growth.
Functional ingredients could boost prospects for food service sector, survey suggests
Functional ingredients like probiotics could help the food service industry respond to growing consumer focus on wellness, a new report suggests.
Study shows collagen supplement reduced photoageing
A new published laboratory study has found that daily supplementation with a branded collagen matrix reduced common signs of UVB-induced photoageing.
SupplySide East is latest event to cancel amid pandemic crisis
Leading North American ingredients event SupplySide East 2020 is the latest natural products trade show to have fallen victim to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cambridge Commodities acquires Ultimate Superfoods, extends US foothold
Global ingredient supplier Cambridge Commodities (CC) has acquired the ingredient business of US organic food company Ultimate Superfoods.
After the gold rush
CBD is the fastest growing category the natural products sector has ever known. But as regulators act to tame its wilder fringes, a new phase of the CBD industry is…
CBD brand warned over ‘crush corona’ claim
The US Food and Drug Administration this week warned a company founded by a former professional football player stop making claims that CBD can treat COVID-19, or face legal action.