
Archives for November 20, 2025


Special edition: Women’s health
Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.

Ethical Naturals CEO on his company’s 20-year commitment to quality
Two decades ago, the U.S. botanical industry was plagued with widespread adulteration and a lack of quality testing—a reality that inspired Cal Bewicke and Leo Liu to launch Ethical Naturals. The company recently celebrated 20 years of doing “the ethical...

White House updates tariffs with relief for some botanicals
The Trump Administration has revised and expanded the tariff exemption list to include botanicals such as green and black tea, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric.

Founder urges women’s health brands to lobby against red tape
The founder of premium women’s health supplement brand Lyma signaled an opportunity for UK brands to contest health claim restrictions during last week’s Nutra Healthspan Summit.

Women’s health NPD: Sleep support, hormone balance and targeting the estrobolome
Brands are recognizing diverse nutrition needs across women’s lifespans with new product launches.


Red palm olein-fortified biscuits linked to beneficial gut microbes in vitamin A-deficient children
Consuming biscuits fortified with red palm olein (RPO) for six months can increase beneficial gut microbes in rural children with vitamin A deficiency, according to a randomised controlled trial in Malaysia.