Herbal Explorations: The Business of Herbs and Botanicals

Sep 09 2024 32 ep. 11
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Herbal Explorations: The Business of Herbs & Botanicals is a podcast by Wilson Lau of Nuherbs. This is a series of meaningful conversations with other herbal (Traditional Chinese Medicine/agricultural/nutraceutical/wellness) professionals. The topics covered everything from ingredient availability and product formulation to supply chain management and Federal regulations.

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From Concept to Consumer: The Lifecycle of Herbal Product Development

Sep 09 2024 74 mins  
In the podcast episode “From Concept to Consumer: The Lifecycle of Herbal Product Development,” Wilson Lau interviews Lisa Thomas, Chief Commercialization Officer at Nuherbs, to explore the intricacies of herbal product development. Lisa, drawing on her background as a former professional soccer player and her deep understanding of nutrition, shares insights into the journey fr

The Green Path: Journey of an Herb and the Impact of Ethical Sourcing.mp4

Aug 19 2024 43 mins  
In the premiere episode of Season 3, titled “The Green Path: Journey of a Herb and the Impact of Ethical Sourcing,” Wilson Lau and Erin Smith explore the vital role of ethical sourcing in the herbal industry. This discussion covers the definitions and importance of ethical harvesting and sourcing, detailing their impact on environmental sustainability and community welfare. The

Navigating the New Norms USDAs Bold Steps to Secure Organic Integrity

May 07 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of our podcast, Wilson Lau is joined by Kim Dietz and Johanna Phillips from Strengthening Organic Systems LLC to explore the latest USDA regulations aimed at enhancing organic enforcement. They delve into the critical updates, including broader certification requirements across the organic supply chain, the standardization of import documentation, and the introducti

Update from the field From the fields of Expo West to the fields of China

Apr 30 2024 12 mins  
In this episode, Wilson Lau delivers an update on the herbal industry, touching on significant trends like the rise of functional beverages and mushrooms, and the critical focus on sustainability. He unpacks the challenges posed by climate change, geopolitical events, and new organic regulations impacting the supply chain. Wilson underscores the importance of staying updated and pr

2024 Wellness Trends: Exploring Alternative Delivery Formats for Supplements

Oct 03 2023 15 mins  
Gummies, tinctures, extracts…alternative delivery methods are want your customers want. But putting an effective therapeutic dose into such a small format is a challenge for most brands and manufacturers. In this video, Wilson and Suzanne discuss how to solve for the technical aspects of moving into new delivery systems. If you company is exploring how to move into other deliv

Sustainability is a Circular Process | Interview with Alexis Durham of AHPA

Sep 18 2023 10 mins  
In this episode, Alexis Durham, Director of Education at AHPA, talks with Wilson Lau on her unique perspective on #sustainability. They cover:  Our relationship with land, soil, pollinators and people. Quality of life is a requirement for everyone that’s involved in the supply chain. Can we give back to what we take; how do we build more circular processes. Net positive

Working with Indigenous Communities and Wildcrafters | Interview with Erin Smith of Bayan Botanicals

Aug 28 2023 11 mins  
In this episode, Wilson talks with Erin Smith, an Ethnobotanist with Bayan Botanicals. They discuss: Minimizing harm versus doing no harm. Creating solutions versus creating more environmental problems. The use of the earth’s natural resources. Developing better sourcing practices and changing packaging in order to be more environmentally conscious. Upstream and downstream e

2023 Herbs and Botanicals Trends | How Inflation, Labor Shortages and Weather are Impacting the Supply Chain

Aug 14 2023 20 mins  
As we cross the halfway point of the year, this is my update From The Fields as I fly to visit our partners. Always, I address the hot button issues and give my best advice for managing them as you look forward. The price of almost all Chinese herbs are up this year due to a variety of factors. On the low end, prices are up 10-15% and at the other extreme, prices are up 300-400%.

Companies and People: It's Time to Ask How Do We Sustain Life on this Planet?

Aug 09 2023 9 mins  
In this episode, Wilson Lau speaks with Ann Armbrecht, Director at Sustainable Herbs Program. In this episode, Wilson and Ann discuss: 0:42: Companies as a whole have to move beyond a limited definition, and misuse of the term, “sustainability.” 0:58: Companies, and people, should be asking “How do we sustain life?” 1:30: People need to call for sustainable action so we

From Seed to Shelf: How to Actually Build a Sustainable Supply Chain

Aug 02 2023 10 mins  
In this episode of Herbal Explorations, Wilson Lau speaks to Bill Chioffi, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at NAMMEX, a company that specializes in medicinal mushroom extracts. In this episode, Wilson and Bill discuss all things sustainability: 0:47: There are many different definitions of sustainability, it varies by sector. 1:07: Sustainability should mean that “We’re