Nektium has moved to reassure customers that long-term supplies of its Rhodiolife® standardised Rhodiola rosea remain secure, despite a decision by CITES to add Rhodiola spp. to its list of regulated botanical species. In November 2022, CITES – the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna – approved a proposal to add Rhodiola spp. to Appendix II. This is a list of species subject to international trade controls. CITES is a voluntary organisation, but its … [Read more...] about Nektium supply chain is fully aligned with CITES decision on Rhodiola rosea
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Pioneering cultivation program boosts adaptogen sustainability
Nektium is taking steps to secure the long-term sustainability of its Rhodiolife® Rhodiola rosea extract by switching a significant proportion of its raw material sourcing to cultivated plants. The move – an industry first on such a large commercial scale – will reduce reliance on under-pressure wild-grown supplies. Rhodiola rosea is one of the most powerful adaptogens in nature, offering a range of cognitive and sports nutrition benefits. It grows wild in the remote Altai mountains in the … [Read more...] about Pioneering cultivation program boosts adaptogen sustainability
Nektium launches organic elderberry extract as demand for natural immune health ingredients continues
Nektium will launch its organic elderberry extract as consumer demand for natural ingredients with antiviral properties continues to rise. The botanicals specialist is also releasing a more concentrated version of the product. The global market for organic food and drink products is expected to expand at a CAGR of 11 percent per year, reaching a value of $220 billion by 2024, while the popularity of organic supplements is also on the rise. Alongside this, demand for elderberry has been … [Read more...] about Nektium launches organic elderberry extract as demand for natural immune health ingredients continues