The Washington-based Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) both announced and congratulated its six member companies that were honored at the 2014 Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) Summit in Dana Point, CA.
The 17th Annual NBJ Business Achievement Awards recognize individuals and companies making significant advancements in health, wellness and nutrition, according to CRN, a leading association in the dietary supplement industry.
This year’s award winners included 24 companies in 12 categories, with an additional Lifetime Achievement winner named, and CRN congratulates its six member company award winners in the following catergories.
Growth: Alkemist Labs
Management Achievement: Healthy Directions
Deals of the Year:
- BASF’s acquisition of Pronova BioPharma
- Enzymotec’s successful IPO
- Omega Protein’s acquisition of Wisconsin Specialty Protein
- Permira Advisers acquisition of Atrium Innovations
Steve Mister, CEO and president, CRN, said while he congratulates all of the winners, CRN is particularly proud that one quarter are members of CRN. “Our member companies are experiencing growth, creating value for their investors and leading the industry; these awards are an affirmation that these CRN members are doing something right.”
According to NBJ, the annual summit is the premier leadership event for progressive nutrition industry CEO’s, investors and thought leaders.
“It attracts more than 300 of the nutrition industry’s brightest minds and most influential power brokers for unparalleled education, strategic thinking and discussion on the progress, opportunities and challenges facing the industry,” reported the NBJ.
For more information, visit www.crnusa.org.
