12/12/2025
As part of Nutraceuticals World’s 2026 State of the Industry review, Beth Lambert, CEO of Herbalist & Alchemist, discussed how tariffs, labor shortages, and climate uncertainty are impacting the business of botanicals. She noted tension between supporting U.S. growers, maintaining product quality, and managing rising costs as consumers seek affordable, authentic herbal products.
Uncertainty around the timing, application, adjustment, and future of tariffs continues to raise many questions for the botanical industry.