CBD in 2022: A year in review
We’re five years in, so what does the CBD industry look like now and what can we expect in 2023? We spoke with several CBD experts who walked us through the highs and lows of 2022.
Archives for December 6, 2022
Better brains, better guts: Natural Grocers picks out trends for 2023
Omega-3s and gut health ingredients will see greater demand in 2023, according to new projections by supplement retailer Natural Grocers.
Double Rainbow ramps up production of ancient natural painkiller
Biotech company Double Rainbow has announced commercial-scale biosynthetic production of gastrodin, a natural analgesic that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
DSM temporarily reduces vitamin C production in China
DSM is to significantly cut back production of vitamin C at its Jiangshan, China based facility, with immediate effect. It says it will re-evaluate the situation in late January 2023, after the Chinese New Year.
Nutrition profiling: Kerry launches ‘simple, visual and user-friendly’ nutrition score tool
The taste and nutrition specialist aims to simplify formulation by including nutrient as well as legal requirements that cover 35 countries in an easy-to-use calculator. “This is something we have not experienced yet in the industry.”
Guest Article
Industry insights from Nizo: From healthy ingredient to health-giving product
We are regularly hearing about the health benefits of plants and their compounds but converting a promising ingredient into a health-giving product that can be successfully marketed is not a straightforward process. NIZO experts explain the challenges –...
Collaborate to reduce energy drink health risks, scientists warn
Scientists are calling for a European legal framework for energy drinks (EDs) to regulate maximum levels of active components, volume size, and initiate labelling improvements to mitigate health risks from excessive exposure.
Positive shifts: COVID-19 spurs Oman towards more sustainable and healthy food consumption
The pandemic has brought about unexpected improvements in consumer dietary habits in Oman, alongside the digitisation of food and grocery retail, increased intake of local products and growing awareness of food waste, a new study reports.
Research for mental health: Huge scope for new studies on synergistic impact of ingredients
There is huge scope for more research on how a broad range of ingredients can work synergistically to improve a raft of mental health conditions.
China focus: Top wellbeing concerns, cavier omega-3 rise, and Double 11 bestsellers
A Fonterra consumer survey on wellbeing concerns, the growing popularity of herring cavier omega-3, and Double 11 online shopping festival’s bestselling nutrition products are the key highlights of this China industry round-up.
Devil will be in the detail: New Zealand a step closer to natural health products regulatory revamp
New Zealand is now a step closer to a new regulatory environment governing natural health products, now that the authorities have introduced the long-awaited Therapeutic Products Bill in parliament.
‘Great step forward’: Haleon to beef up Centrum’s digital marketing and e-commerce sales in Thailand
Haleon, formerly GSK Consumer Health, has entered into a partnership with CREA – an e-commerce enabler to increase the presence brands such as Centrum across Thailand’s e-commerce and social media platforms.