January 28, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON —The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is pleased to announce the addition of 17 new companies to its membership rolls, along with the election of five executives to its Board of Directors, all effective January 25, 2022. The newly elected and re-elected board members are Mike Finamore of Gemini Pharmaceuticals (2nd term); James Hyde of
June 9, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON— The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced that CRN’s 2020 “Science in Session” proceedings manuscript was published on May 28 in the journal, Nutrients. The paper, “Beyond Nutrient Deficiency – Opportunities to Improve Nutritional Status and Promote Health Modernizing DRIs and Supplementation
May 13, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Todd Johnson
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WASHINGTON— The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, is pleased to announce that Todd Johnson, senior director of Field Sales at i-Health, a subsidiary of DSM, is the new chair of CRN’s Retailer Relations Forum (RRF). Succeeding Tom Mondragon, now CEO of Welly, Johnson
April 22, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), WellComms
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WASHINGTON—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) today announced the launch of WellComms, the conference for marketing and communications professionals in wellness industries. WellComms will feature top subject matter experts, increase attendees’ practical knowledge, and provide opportunities to deepen interpersonal connections with industry decision-makers. “CRN has its finger on the pulse of the wellness industry’s needs,”
March 4, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Supplement OWL website, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced Thursday the launch of a new Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) website to further increase industry transparency. The updated design prioritizes user experience, welcomes a broader registry audience and enables easier industry participation in the voluntary product listing. The Supplement OWL website now provides clear navigation for each
February 18, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, applauds U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) for introducing a House Resolution (H. Res. 116) that recognizes the potential role vitamin D may play in decreasing the severity of COVID-19. The resolution calls on the Centers
February 18, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Steve Mister, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has issued the following response regarding today’s news that Steven Tave is leaving his position as director of the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) and Dr. Cara Welch is stepping into the role of acting director. Steve Mister, president and CEO, CRN issued the following statement:
December 29, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
‘2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans’, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)—the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry—applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for supporting dietary supplement use in the “2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” released today. The Dietary Guidelines recognize supplements help
December 14, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Kendall Ridley, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced on Monday its hire of strategic communications professional Kendall Ridley as senior director of communications. Reporting to senior vice president, communications, Brian Wommack, Ridley’s key responsibilities will be to spearhead the association’s strategic communications
November 12, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Andrea Won, Retail Buyer’s Guide to Probiotics, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced on Thursday an upcoming education initiative to inform retailers about the intricacies of probiotic products, with the goal to aid them in assuring only high quality probiotics make it to their shelves. A “Retail Buyer’s Guide to Probiotics” will feature prominently in the campaign, providing educational
September 29, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
2020 CRN Consumer Survey, Brian Wommack, Chris Jackson, Ipsos, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, issued on Tuesday results of the 2020 CRN Consumer Survey revealing that for the fourth year in a row, nearly three-quarters of Americans report taking dietary supplements. Though this year’s percentage, 73%, does indicate a
July 27, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
“The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) will hold its annual flagship events virtually in 2020. The traditional science-focused day-long symposium, “The Workshop: CRN’s Day of Science,” is transforming to span two half-days, renamed as “Science In Session,” taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Wednesday, Oct. 14. “The Conference: CRN’s Annual Symposium for
July 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Haiuyen Nguyen, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) release of the Scientific Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which informs the Departments’ development of the 2020-2025
June 17, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
CBD, Citizen’s Petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Steve Mister, The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
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WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) yesterday submitted a Citizen’s Petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), requesting that the agency establish a regulatory pathway to legally market dietary supplements containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). CRN’s petition once again formally calls on FDA to take action, and to exercise the statutory discretion provided