Chicago, IL—IFT21 is going digital. The Institute of Food Technologies (IFT) will transition the event to a fully digital experience, which will still take place July 19-21. The move is an effort to prioritize the health and safety of participants and community. “After thoughtful consideration, IFT’s Board of Directors made...
Paris, France—Danone’s Board of Directors has reviewed the company’s corporate governance and decided to separate the functions of Chairman and CEO, effective upon the appointment of a new CEO, according to a press release. The review was at the directive of Emmanuel Faber, current Chairman and CEO. The process to...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 116) that recognizes the benefits of vitamin D intake for preventing respiratory infection and COVID–19 complications, and encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue guidance on...
Washington, D.C.—Effective March 15, 2021, Steve Tave will transition from his role as Director of FDA's Office of Dietary Supplements Programs (ODSP) to a new position as principal advisor in the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) commended Tave on his commitment to public health...
Washington, D.C.—Weak study design, haphazard approach, unclear results...Steve Mister, President & CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), had strong words in response to a study and accompanying commentary published February 12, 2021 online in JAMA Open Network. In the study, Effect of High-Dose Zinc and Ascorbic Acid Supplementation...
Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) outlined the current political and policy outlook for the natural products industry during a webinar for its membership. The webinar address how the industry will be impacted by President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. Also among the topics discussed by NPA's Daniel...
Virtual—Natural Products Expo West is going virtual for 2021, according to a press release. It will take place May 24-27, featuring virtual booths, a sampling program, networking opportunities, retailer/buyer programs, and conference programming focused on product innovations and trends. An FAQ page here answers questions about what a virtual event...
Washington, D.C.—With a growing hunger crisis in the U.S., the Biden Administration announced an executive order aimed at providing relief for American families and businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Noting that 29 million Americans— and as many as 12 million children—are now impacted by the hunger crisis, the all-of-government...
City of Industry, CA—Innovation is the core of successful new products, and AIDP will be helping to educate on opportunities at the Innovation Conference on New Formulations with Magtein, Vitamin K2 MK-7 and Vitamin D3. At this free event, which is taking place virtually on February 11, 2021 from 9:00...
New York, NY—The Specialty Food Association (SFA) announced in a press release that the Summer Fancy Food Show will now take place September 27-29. It will still be held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Given that it will be the only in-person show the Association...
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