Established in 2023, the Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA) serves as a unified platform for those involved in the botanical ingredient and product industry in the southern African region. SABPA’s primary mission centers around enhancing product quality, streamlining supply chains, eliminating market entry obstructions, and ensuring adherence to the Nagoya Protocol’s regulations, which focus
Hims & Hers Health, Inc., a digital health and wellness platform, has unveiled a comprehensive weight loss support program. This inclusive wellness plan features consultation, nourishment through meal replacement bars and shakes, and professional health supervision. Devised by medical experts, each tailored weight management plan fully acknowledges the client’s intricate health landscape. Accredited healthcare providers
The Southern African Botanical Products Association (SABPA), established in 2023, acts as a pillar supporting the botanical ingredient and product sector of southern Africa. The association’s mission encompasses enhancing quality, streamlining supply chains, tackling trade barriers, fostering compliance with the Nagoya Protocol’s protection of indigenous expertise and Access-Benefit-Sharing (ABS), and advancing global recognition of Southern
Marcela Jaramillo Asmar is the senior vice president of marketing at Luker Chocolate. Her primary role involves formulating the brand’s global marketing tactics. Asmar leverages her strategic approach to marketing and deep understanding of consumer trends to uplift the brand across both new and existing markets. Her unique understanding of value chains rooted in agriculture
Andrea Benson has recently been appointed as the head of NOW Health Group Canada and Puresource Corp., a firm in the business of distributing natural products. Her career, spanning almost three decades, started in the spheres of small private ventures and non-profit associations, specifically within the grocery and pharmaceutical sectors. Her portfolio includes tenures at
A survey conducted by Ingredient Communications suggests that a majority of consumers believe it is necessary for food and beverage companies to disclose when they use artificial intelligence (AI) in their production processes. The survey showed that a significant 83% of participants think it’s crucial for such products to bear labels indicating they’ve been created
Flavorchem predicts that consumers in the approaching year will exhibit a fascinating dualism, attempting to juggle between health consciousness and hedonic pleasures. The company observed, “This evolution represents a tailored approach to wellbeing, whereby bespoke ingredient choices meet myriad health objectives. Yet in parallel, consumers are welcoming lavish, feel-good items for solace, spurring on an
We sought insights from industry experts deeply versed in marketplace dynamics to discuss significant trends and developments in business, regulation, science, and the market that the industry should focus on in the upcoming year. Their insights span a range of issues, including state regulations, global supply chain strategies, and women’s health. Michael McGuffin, President of
According to pre-pandemic statistics from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, over 100 million adults in the US, who are 20 years old or older, suffer from obesity. In the last two decades, obesity rates have seen an alarming rise, from 30.5% to over 41.9%. In 2019, obesity was responsible for medical expenses amounting
The sports and active nutrition marketplace is persistently adjusting to cater to varied consumer demographics and distinctive fitness objectives. “Customers are gravitating away from generic solutions. They prefer sports nutrition products designed to meet unique fitness requirements, dietary inclinations, and health issues. This evolution contributes to the overall emphasis on individualized wellness, in which customers