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U.S. Sales of Herbal Supplements Decline Slightly in 2022
A report co-authored by the American Botanical Council (ABC, Austin, TX), SPINS (Chicago, IL) and Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ, Boulder, CO) stated retail sales of herbal supplements in the United States totaled an estimated $12.121 billion in 2022, a 1.9 percent decrease over the previous year. This marks the first time in almost 20 years […]
ABC Names Peggy Brevoort and Morris Shriftman Trustees Emeriti
On Feb. 20, the American Botanical Council (ABC, Austin, TX) named Peggy Brevoort and Morris “Mo” Shriftman as trustees emeriti for their many years of service to the organization. Both joined the Board of Trustees in 2003 with Brevoort serving as president from 2003-2008. In 1971, Brevoort and her husband Bill created East Earth Herb, […]
American Botanical Council to Host Free Webinar on Changing Leadership
On Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, the American Botanical Council (ABC), based in Austin, TX, will host a free webinar on changing leadership and brand transitions from 2 to 3 p.m. When brands change ownership or leadership, there is often “uncertainty and fear” from customers about what will happen to the original vision, integrity and products […]
U.S. Herbal Supplement Sales Increased by 9.7 Percent in 2021
Annual sales of herbal dietary supplements in the United States totaled $12.350 billion in 2021, according to the American Botanical Council’s (ABC’s) 2021 Herb Market Report. This represents the highest recorded annual spending on these products in the United States and a 9.7 percent increase from the previous year—the second-highest annual sales growth for herbal supplements since […]
Obituary: Steven Foster, ABC Board Member, Author & Photographer
The American Botanical Council (ABC) has announced the passing of author, photographer and ABC Board of Trustees member Steven Foster. Mark Blumenthal, ABC founder and executive director, has released the following statement: It is with a deeply saddened heart that I share with you the unexpected news of the passing of our dear friend, longtime […]
INS Farms Supports Elderberry Fingerprint Testing
Devin Bennett, CEO of Missouri-based INS Farms, a leading grower and supplier of North American elderberry ingredients, has announced the company’s commitment to continued authenticity of its elderberry, as demand continues unabated. According to the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program, including American Botanical Council (ABC), the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP), and the National Center for Natural […]
ABC Awards Dr. Aviva Romm
During its 14th Annual Botanical Celebration and Awards Ceremony at Expo West in Anaheim, CA, the American Botanical Council (ABC) presented the second annual ABC Fredi Kronenberg Award for Excellence in Research and Education in Botanicals for Women’s Health to Aviva Romm, MD, a midwife, herbalist, author and Yale-trained physician who is a recognized expert […]
Jim Emme Named ABC Champion for 2018
The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced Jim Emme as the recipient of its ABC Champion Award for 2018. Emme, CEO of Illinois-based NOW Health Group, has been generous over the years in his support of ABC and other nonprofit organizations in the natural products community. The ABC Champion Award was created to recognize individuals who […]
American Botanical Council Begins 30th Year
On November 1, 2017, the American Botanical Council (ABC) begins its 30th year of nonprofit service, providing reliable, science-based information on the responsible use of herbs, medicinal plants, other beneficial botanicals, essential oils, fungi and related materials. The independent nonprofit has members in countries around the globe, has received numerous awards, and is recognized as […]
Bill Brevoort, Chinese Herb Pioneer, Dies at 75
Iconic Chinese medicinal herb pioneer Bill Brevoort, 75, passed away at his home in Kona, HI on July 28. He had been recently diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. Brevoort was a truly remarkable man — intelligent, intrepid, focused and highly spiritual, as noted by the American Botanical Council (ABC). He and his wife Peggy Brevoort founded East […]
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