Willow Slusser, Mar 30, 2023 4:18:13 PM

Medicines and supplements are primarily developed to help restore human health and well-being. Healing is the central tenet of the pharmaceutical industry, as evidenced by the $100 billion spent annually …


Justin Klinger, Mar 13, 2023 11:40:00 AM

Consumer research into botanicals suggests that more than 97% of global consumers value them as ingredients for more than just food flavorings. Herbal ingredients inspire positive emotions and feelings like …


Justin Klinger, May 5, 2022 10:36:00 AM

Since the dawn of civilization (and maybe even before then), botanical extracts and essential oils have been valued for their medicinal properties, cosmetic value, aromas, flavors, and more. All over …


Justin Klinger, Apr 21, 2022 10:07:00 AM

Among the essentials of botanical extraction is the question of how much essential oil a plant can produce. Producers of botanical extracts have a vested interest in getting the greatest …


Justin Klinger, Dec 30, 2021 9:45:00 AM

The market for hemp extract and cannabidiol-infused products continues to expand well beyond nutraceuticals and supplements. CBD-enhanced products now also include foods and beverages, cosmetics, personal care products, veterinary supplements, …


Justin Klinger, Nov 24, 2021 9:40:25 AM

Many consumers know that food choices can affect health and well-being. Functional foods take this idea a step further, choosing food products with an interest in more specific health-related outcomes …


Justin Klinger, Nov 11, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Plants have been used for therapeutic reasons for thousands of years. In fact, today 70-95% of the populations of many countries use plants for traditional medicine. Botanical isolates are, by …


Ted Granbois, Oct 14, 2021 8:30:00 AM

Hemp producers who manufacture and market cannabidiol (CBD) and other botanical extracts understand the importance of starting with the highest quality agricultural product possible. While premium quality biomass is essential, …


Justin Klinger, Aug 19, 2021 9:31:35 AM

Growers and manufacturers who want to cultivate hemp and manufacture cannabidiol (CDB) or broad spectrum hemp extracts need to understand the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulatory requirements for hemp …


Justin Klinger, Aug 12, 2021 9:51:48 AM

The U.S. hemp market appears to be in what experts call a “rebalancing” after the 2018 Farm Bill explicitly legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp and called for the US …