Articles by Shari Barbanel
GOED Appointments New Board of Directors; Initiates Traceability Program
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) has appointed new leadership on its Board of Directors. Todd Norton has been appointed Chairperson for the 2026-2027 term. Norton, who serves as vice president of business development at Aker BioMarine, brings extensive industry expertise and a strategic vision to the role. He replaces Gonzalo Caceres, ...
Nutriventia Launches EDGE Delivery System Platform
In response to the growing consumer demand for “Tiny doses, Mighty wins,” Nutriventia (India) has announced the launch of its comprehensive delivery system platform “Enhanced Delivery for Greater Efficacy” (EDGE) platform. Billed as “technology that transforms milli-grams into mighty-grams,” Nutriventia pharma experts have developed precision delivery systems for increasingly sophisticated ingredients used in natural health ...
NPA Kicks Off 90th Anniversary
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has formally announced the launch of its 90th anniversary celebration, commemorating nine decades of leadership, advocacy and service to consumers and industry stakeholders. Founded in 1936, NPA has played a defining role in shaping the modern natural products marketplace, championing consumer access and serving as a trusted voice in Washington, ...
CRN Announces Board of Directors Election Results
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced results of its recent Board of Directors elections, which went into effect in January 2026. Newly elected to CRN’s Board of Directors is Ryan Woodbury, co-founder and co-CEO, Needed. In addition, the following individuals were re-elected for another three-year term of their current board positions: Diane Alexander, ...
Nutrition Industry Executive’s Top 10 Stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE) magazine looks back at the most read stories throughout the year. This year featured news items include the FDA declaring NMN lawful in dietary supplements and AHPA naming Graham Rigby as its new president and CEO. In 2025, VRM Media partnered with Positively Natural Network (PNN) to promote ...
Carbyne Equity Partners Acquires SuanNutra
Carbyne Equity Partners (Hamburg, Germany) has announced the acquisition of SuanNutra (Fair Lawn, NJ), the nutraceutical ingredients business of Suanfarma, a portfolio company of ARCHIMED. The investment, marks Carbyne’s entry into the nutraceutical sector and aligns with its focus on building R&D-driven businesses alongside strong management teams. Further, the transaction supports Suanfarma’s renewed strategic focus ...
Gnosis by Lesaffre Partners with Maternity Foundation
Gnosis by Lesaffre (France) has formed a partnership with the NGO Maternity Foundation to advance healthier pregnancies for women in some of the world’s most fragile and remote settings. When pregnancies are healthier, complications fall, and more mothers and babies survive and thrive. This reality underscores the need for strong partnerships that prioritize prevention and ...
VRM Media Acquires Naturally Independent Expo
The Positively Natural Network (PNN), a non-profit association for independent natural product retailers, practitioners and related industry companies, has announced the sale of its Naturally Independent Expo (NIE) trade show to VRM Media, publisher of Vitamin Retailer, Nutrition Industry Executive and Natural Practitioner magazines. Positively Natural President Jeremiah Bogenhagen and VRM President Daniel McSweeney finalized terms of the deal during ...
FDA Issues Letter on DSHEA Disclaimer Amendment, Industry Responds
On Dec. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a letter to the dietary supplement industry regarding the agency’s labeling regulations that govern the placement of the disclaimer on dietary supplements labels under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) and Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). The agency ...
Venable LLP Issues Client Alert on EPR Laws
As of October 2025, seven states (California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington) have passed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. These laws are intended to reduce packaging waste and improve recycling by holding producers financially and operationally responsible for the end-of-life management of their products, according to a client alert issued by Venable LLP. ...
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