Scientific claims ‘key to standing out in crowded supplement markets’
Scientific claims can help manufacturers create supplements consumers value, with nearly four in ten more likely to buy products backed by credible data, research has found.
ACI launches CBD safety certification programme
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (The ACI) has outlined plans for a new three-tier certification programme designed to successively progress CBD manufacturers and brands to Novel Foods rules compliance.
Prinova Europe partners with Hofseth BioCare in marine nutrition products distribution deal
International ingredients specialist Prinova Europe has entered into a partnership with Norway-based Hofseth BioCare (HBC) to distribute its marine nutrition products in the EU.
Vitafoods Europe joins list of events postponed amid coronavirus concerns
Vitafoods Europe has joined the growing list of major trade show events which have been rescheduled or postponed amid the worsening coronavirus situation.
Arjuna’s BCM-95 turmeric extract gains organic certification
Botanical extracts specialist Arjuna is set to launch a new range of organic BCM-95 (CURCUGREEN), its high-potency turmeric extracts.
Healthy blood pressures tops consumers’ CVH goals
Healthy blood pressure is consumers’ top cardiovascular wellness goal, research by Lycored has found.
Consumers report confidence in CBD quality, but a third discontinue use
A UK study to understand CBD users’ attitude to, and use of, CBD products shows that consumers are generally confident about the quality of products, but also finds that around…
FSA announcement places ‘whole CBD industry on notice’
News that UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) that it has set a deadline of 31 March 2021 for CBD businesses comply with EU novel foods rules has placed the “whole…
Illinois Bill would put supplements ‘under lock and key’, NPA warns
Legislation proposed by the US state of Illinois would put nutritional supplements “under lock and key” and hurt responsible retailers, the Natural Products Association (NPA) has warned.
CBD brands hit back at BBC over cannabis products probe
UK-based CBD brands say the BBC 2 programme Trust Me I’m a Doctor used “inappropriate” testing methodologies when it investigated cannabidiol and THC levels in popular CBD oil products.