Company insight From seed to sustainability
In today’s herbal pharmaceutical landscape, consumers are increasingly concerned about sustainability and traceability, and they expect proof of quality in the products they choose to consume. As a frontrunner in the herbal ingredient supplier industry, Euromed has grown sustainability and traceability into every facet of its operation, ensuring that consumers can trust the origin and integrity of its herbal products.
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n the vast world of herbal supplements, the process from seed to finished product (or from seed to patient) is a complex one, involving numerous variables that can significantly impact the final extract’s quality. With a growing number of consumers embracing sustainable diets and environmentally-friendly products, supply chain traceability with minimal environmental impact is gaining significant momentum. Consumers are now keen to understand the product’s entire journey – from where it originates, who made it and how it was made. By ensuring complete traceability of raw materials, manufacturers can claim the product’s origin on their label and provide transparency to consumers.
A complex journey
Nature can be unpredictable: environmental factors, pesticides and extraction methods can significantly influence a botanical extract’s final quality. For instance, some phytochemicals are more soluble in water, others in alcohol or oil.
of natural antioxidants in the winter. It’s standardised to the highly soluble citrus flavanone eriocitrin, overcoming the low bioavailability of flavanones such as hesperidin, and it offers potential benefits for cardiovascular, vascular, cognitive and nutricosmetic applications.
Customers increasingly expect to be able to trace the ingredients in the products they consume.
processed using the proprietary Pure-Hydro Process and standardised to 20 hydroxyecdysone (a phytosteroid), has shown significant improvements in muscle strength and fitness in subjects aged 50-plus. However, it’s essential to note that such results are specific to Spisar and should not be generalised to other spinach extracts, emphasising the necessity of
“Euromed has launched Earth Harmony Organic Extracts, a certified organic version of its botanicals.”
Maintaining the plant matrix’s complete phytochemical profile while concentrating target molecules ensures a safe, natural and effective product. By adopting a vertical integration approach, variability is reduced with higher batch to batch consistency. Consistency and health property harmonisation require meticulous validation of the manufacturing equipment, raw materials, solvents and standardisation substances at check points throughout the production process. When an extract is standardised for specific compounds, it becomes critical to scientifically verify its properties, ideally through clinical studies. For instance, Spisar spinach extract,
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studying each extract individually due to the inherent chemical complexity of plants and external variables.
Unique benefits from local ingredients Euromed’s recent focus has been on locally sourced Mediterranean extracts. By shifting from global sources to traditional local ingredients, the firm taps into the unique health benefits these ingredients offer, reducing complexities around novel foods and better controlling our supply chain. Euromed’s Wellemon lemon extract stands out with its health-promoting properties, which is well-known in the Mediterranean diet as citrus fruits are the main source
Ethical and transparent Euromed’s dedication to sustainability goes beyond the production process. The firm collaborates with local communities to ensure ethical sourcing and establish transparent relationships. Regular audits verify adherence to stringent regulations and ethical practices throughout the supply chain. Euromed also seeks to minimise waste and energy consumption in its facilities, promoting a circular economy by upcycling byproducts into valuable resources. Recognising the growing consumer awareness of organic ingredients’ health and environmental benefits, Euromed has launched Earth Harmony Organic Extracts, a certified organic version of its botanicals. By complying with EU-regulated organic certification standards and US equivalent standards, Euromed’s organic extracts guarantee ingredient traceability and environmental sustainability.
While certifications play a vital role in the verification process, Euromed takes an extra step to ensure product quality and integrity. From sourcing raw materials to extensive laboratory testing, it maintains rigorous control at every stage. The company exhaustively tests botanical raw materials to comply with international regulations, identity, potency and purity.
As the world continues to prioritise health and sustainability, Euromed’s approach is an example of how pharmaceutical companies can responsibly meet these evolving demands. ●
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