Name: R&D perseveres as immunity sector sees boost
Uploaded: 2020-05-13T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 4 min 34 s
Description: In light of COVID-19, Nexira is throwing the spotlight on its line of immunity-boosting botanical ingredients, which include acerola extract, baobab and ginseng. Julie Imperato highlights the company also has a new launch in the pipeline and explains how environmental considerations must be taken into account during the sourcing process to ensure optimal product quality.

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R&D perseveres as immunity sector sees boost

13 May 2020 | Nexira

In light of COVID-19, Nexira is throwing the spotlight on its line of immunity-boosting botanical ingredients, which include acerola extract, baobab and ginseng. Julie Imperato highlights the company also has a new launch in the pipeline and explains how environmental considerations must be taken into account during the sourcing process to ensure optimal product quality.

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