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CBD industry consolidation continues with manufacturing facility sale In a sign of further consolidation within the CBD/hemp products industry, THC Farmaceuticals Inc has announced it has acquired a contract manufacturer in Southern California. Called G.K. Manufacturing, the newly acquired 13,000 square foot facility which is operating in leased space reportedly has the capacity to manufacture CBD edibles, tinctures, drinks and topical products.  Terms of the acquis...

Study reveals mental health benefits of prebiotics in young females Daily consumption of prebiotic supplements can improve mental wellbeing and reduce anxiety in young adult females, according to researchers at the University of Surrey. Evidence from the double-blind study suggest the efficacy of galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) prebiotics is particularly pronounced in young adults with trait (personality-related) anxiety, although significant reductions in state (reac...

Saffron improves sleep quantity and quality, according to RCT Six weeks of saffron supplementation led to improved sleep duration and quality in a recent study involving 66 volunteers, suggesting it could be a natural and safe replacement for sleeping pills. Insomnia and sleep disorders are major concerns around the world, principally in western societies. Sleeping pills involve an elevated risk of dependency, morbidity, and even mortality with long-term use.  Saffr...

Subscribe Startup wows dragons and sees sales soar overnight By Nikki Hancocks A ‘superfoods’ supplement startup is on track to rack-up half a million pounds worth of sales this month after a heroic appearance on the popular investment programme Dragons Den. Charlotte Bailey and Sean Ali, co-founders of Super U​, received an unprecedented response when they appeared on the UK version of the show earlier this month req...

Help us shape the future of NutraIngredients-USA: We want to hear from you! 2020 was a year of changing business practices, challenged global supply chains, and skyrocketing sales of dietary supplements and functional foods as consumers took more control of their own health and wellness. The commitment of the NutraIngredients teams around the world to provide you with the best and most actionable information never wavered: We launched new initiatives around immunity,...

ABC announces search for day-to-day replacement for founder Blumenthal American Botanical Council founder Mark Blumenthal said he plans to step back into a more advisory role as the organization seeks a new Executive Director. NutraIngredients-USA photo. “Just to clarify, I’m not leaving,”​ Blumenthal told NutraIngredients-USA. “I’ll still be around as someone who can provide institutional memory.”​ Blumenthal noted that ABC has grown tremendously since he founded the nonprofi...

Physical and mental health decline associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement A recent study suggests that preserving physical and mental health helps older adults experiencing cognitive impairment stave off declines in cognitive engagement. We found that declines in physical and mental health were associated with more pronounced cognitive disengagement. The impact of declines in physical health was particularly pronounced for study participants who had more advanced cognitive impa...

Vitamin fix via sunbed use slammed by ASA over immune strengthening claims Jetsun Sunbeds has been hauled up before UK ad authorities after the tanning firm suggested a vitamin boost from using sunbeds could improve brain function and strengthen the immune system. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) deemed a post on its Facebook page was ‘misleading’ and ‘irresponsible’ as it claimed vitamin D3-enriched UV light generated by its sunbeds could also impro...

Surging sales, more transparency pressure driving contract manufacturing transformation ©Getty Images - Starkovphoto Rising demand in the contract manufacturing realm is driving both consolidation and pressure to make more transparent this sometimes closed section of the dietary supplement industry, observers say. Contract manufacturers report that business is humming at a higher pace than ever.  One major firm has said that it is getting so many more inquiries fo...

Reishi mushroom market projected to hit €4.24 billion by 2027 The global Reishi mushroom market is projected to reach €4.24 billion by 2027, thanks largely to growing interest in functional food and drink, according to a new report from Allied Market Research (AMR). Reishi mushrooms are an ancient adaptogen used for centuries in Chinese medicine. They have a high content of polysaccharides, peptides, and triterpenoids, as well as dietary fiber, various minerals...