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2019 Expo West supplement trends: CBD/hemp, functional ingredients and wellness shots – podcast

Mar 19, 2019

Supplements take many forms, and senior editor Todd Runestad takes many supplements. In this podcast, he and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief of Natural Products Insider, explore Expo West 2019 trends such as CBD/hemp, the microbiome, functional...

Expo West demonstrates hemp market’s expansion

Mar 18, 2019

The Farm Bill legalized hemp in December, and natural products companies have seized the opportunity to grab a share of the market.

UNPA agrees to support, promote animal supplements and health products

Mar 15, 2019

With National Animal Supplement Council, UNPA will help develop Chinese market for animal health brands.

Can the supplement industry move past single-use plastic? Expo West exhibitors weigh in

Mar 08, 2019

Awareness of the detrimental effects of single-use plastic has spiked and bans on straws and plastic bags are the first steps in what could be a seismic shift in the world of packaging. But can, and will, the plastic-bottle-based supplement...

The New York Times raises valid questions about hemp CBD science

Feb 27, 2019

A story in the New York Times suggests scientists don’t know “much” about CBD, but the better question is whether they know “enough.” The headline calls out the urgent need for the supplement industry to step up clinical research efforts.

Retailers give hemp CBD companies the secret to getting into stores

Feb 27, 2019

In the saturated hemp-derived CBD market, here are the most effective ways brands can capture retailers' attention.

Inside the Bottle fosters collaboration in the supplement industry

Feb 19, 2019

At the Inside the Bottle Summit, companies from across the supplement supply chain joined forces to tackle issues ranging from transparency and science and cohesive communication strategies.

The 'fuzzy' future of hemp and CBD

Feb 19, 2019

Is hemp causing good disruption? A caricature is worth 1,000 words. Check out this one from the 2018 NBJ Summit.

Natural Products Expo West trend preview: Crazy for CBD

Feb 19, 2019

If there’s an official watchword of Expo West 2019, it’s CBD. Keep an eye out for “full-spectrum hemp extract” on ingredient lists throughout the show floor to know you’re getting the good stuff.

Unboxed: 5 vision health supplements innovating at blinding speed

Feb 13, 2019

Repeated long stretches of screen time have taken a toll on the average consumer's eyesight. Luckily, studies have shown that certain supplement formulations can alleviate this damage, and even promote better sleep and reduced eye strain. Check...