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

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

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

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

Emily Fisher is a health advocate and successful entrepreneur devoted to unveiling the medical benefits of cannabis. As the driving force behind Leafwell, her remarkable contributions have significantly improved many lives, offering them relief via medical cannabis. Fisher’s work has moreover played a crucial part in changing societal attitudes towards this formerly discredited plant. She

NutraShure Distribution, LLC, a leading provider of high-quality ingredients, has declared that its eminent ingredient, BIOMEnd—an innovative form of butyrate—is now employed in two health supplements: Silver Fern’s Postbiotic+ and Beneve’s Xcelerate G3. Butyrate, an organic compound comprised of four carbons that are present in specific food and generated by gut microbiomes through fiber fermentation,

OmegaQuant, recognized as a top performer in fatty acid testing, is officially joining forces with the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) to host the first-ever Fatty Acid Symposium. This online summit is set to take place from Feb. 10 to 14, 2025. The event aims to enlighten healthcare professionals about the advantages of fatty acids

Informa Markets is excited to officially begin registration for the Vitafoods Europe 2025 event, set to run from May 20-22. This year’s event marks a first, taking place at its new location in Fira Barcelona, Gran Via. The venue boasts an expansive exhibition space of 75,000 square meters and promises an enhanced programme of exhibitors.

Ashish Talati is a trailblazing founding member of the Talati Law Firm PLLC, with offices based in New York and Chicago. He is acknowledged as one of the industry’s standout authorities on regulatory matters concerning the FDA. Talati’s principal role involves advising firms and trade unions in the sectors of food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and

Sabinsa, a leading manufacturer, has been recognized with the Environmental Sustainability Award from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) in India. The award applauds the company’s exceptional efforts in promoting health, safety, and environmental practices at its Sami Kunigal production site. The acknowledgement highlighted the plant’s adherence to safety procedures, encompassing emergency exit routes, fire