The Ripple Effects of Super El Niño: Understanding the Surge to La Niña and Its Global Influence As the Earth’s climate system ratchets up to a Super El Niño event, weather patterns across the globe are thrown into disarray. For those of us who look at weather maps and oceanic temperature charts, certain predictions have…
Anand Swaroop, Ph.D., FACN The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the traditional wisdom of natural product research has become a crucible of innovation, nowhere more evident than in the burgeoning intellectual terrain of China and India. Ancient civilizations celebrated flora and fauna as repositories of medicinal value and essential components of culture and society.…
In this article, we discuss how the relationships between various parties involved in the production and distribution of botanical products, such as herbal supplements and essential oils, can affect the quality and safety of these products. We emphasize the importance of transparency and communication between everyone involved, including growers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. It…
In this post on WholeFoodsMagzine.com, we report on the efforts of the Center for Plant-Based and Natural Products at the University of Oklahoma to monitor the potential impact of La Niña weather patterns on the supply chain for natural products. From our perspective, La Niña can lead to weather-related disruptions in key growing regions for…
We outline our efforts to anticipate and plan for supply chain disruptions caused by the Triple Dip La Niña weather pattern. La Niña, a natural climate phenomenon characterized by below-average sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, can have a significant impact on global weather patterns and supply chains. We’re monitoring the Triple Dip La…
Our article on WholefoodsMagazine.com, “Making a Move to Regenerative Farming”, discusses the need for a shift towards regenerative farming practices in the food industry. It highlights the benefits of regenerative farming, including improved soil health, increased crop yields, and reduced carbon emissions, and the impact that these practices can have on the environment and human…
Our recent post on “Wholefoods Magazine” provides an overview of the issue of nutrition as the most pressing concern in the supply chain. It highlights the challenges faced by the food industry in ensuring that consumers have access to nutritious and sustainable food products. The article also explores the importance of improving supply chain practices…
Summary of article from “Nutritional Outlook” The article discusses the need for a shift from organic to regenerative agriculture in the context of increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally responsible food production practices. It highlights the limitations of organic agriculture and argues that regenerative agriculture, which focuses on regenerating soil health and ecosystem functions, offers…
Summary of article from “Natural Products Insider” The article highlights the impact of climate change on supply chains and the importance of taking a proactive approach to manage this impact. It discusses the ways in which extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, droughts, and heatwaves, can disrupt supply chains and cause significant harm to businesses.…
In our recent article on Wholefoods Magazine, we discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in gathering and preserving traditional nutrition knowledge. It explores the potential of AI to preserve and share knowledge that would otherwise be lost, and how this technology can help bridge the gap between modern nutrition science and traditional practices. The…
