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 Jon Benninger
is the director of business development at Virgo Publishing, with responsibility for industry outreach and new business development. Benninger entered the natural products industry in 1990 and joined Virgo in 1995 as the founding editor of HSR. He is an active member of many associations, including the Natural Products Association, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). He also serves as president of the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA).
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05/23/2008
SupplySide West online registration is available, early bird discounts too!
Online registration for SupplySide West is now available on the show website. SupplySide West is set for Oct. 22-24 at the Sands Convention Center and Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. The event is the largest trade show in the world for healthy ingredients, featuring more than 1,000 exhibits, more than 50 seminars, and both pre- and post-conference workshops. Register now to take advantage of discounted pricing. And book your hotel. They fill up fast!
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05/16/2008
McCain, Clinton, Obama comment on "performance enhancers", DSHEA
USA Today ran an article recently in which John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama provided their opinions of sports issues including the use of steroids and other performance enhancing substances. In his response, McCain actually refers to DSHEA and promises that he would ensure that manufacturers are "seeking shelter" behind the law to sell substances that were never intended to be covered. Click here to see the article. While there are certainly bigger issues for the next president to face than DSHEA and supplements, rest assured that we are not completely off the radar screen.
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05/02/2008
SupplySide East was a great show by all accounts. Thank you!
Both exhibitors and attendees told me that SupplySide East was the best yet, and judging by the buzz on the floor, they were right. We had many new attendees this year thanks to some creative marketing, including more people from the cosmetic and food industries than ever before. Our ""Cosmeceutical Day" workshop was sold out and included teams from the world's top cosmetic and personal care companies. The session with FDA's Dr. Bill Frankos was packed and energetic. And the delegation from India was thrilled with their reception and contacts. I want to personally thank everyone who participated for making this show a success. The hard work that goes into organizing such an event is well worth it when we see how much was accomplished. If you are a supplier and want to exhibit at SupplySide East 2009, let us know asap. The show floor for next year's event is already more than 70% sold.
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04/24/2008
Visit the delegation from India at SupplySide East, booth #1119
The Indian Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (PHARMEXCIL) is bringing a delegation of companies to SupplySide East next week. These include unique ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers and providers of finished products. Having been to India twice in the last 2 months, I know firsthand that there are many exciting companies and products that are yet to enter the U.S. market. The companies travelling to SupplySide East are on the leading edge of what is sure to be a growing wave of Indian companies coming to the states. Please join me in welcoming this group. And, do stop by their exhibit (#1119) to learn more about them. You just might find your next big thing. I'll see you there!
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04/22/2008
LAST CHANCE to sign up for "GMP ADVANCED COURSE" at SupplySide East
There is still time (barely) for you to sign up for the Advanced GMP Course for dietary supplements taking place April 28-29 at SupplySide East. The course is presented by the Natural Products Assoociation and includes speakers from EAS Consulting, Quality Design Systems, Nature's Way and NPA. For NPA members, the 1.5 day course is $695 and for non-members it is $895. There is also a 10% discount for multiple registrants from the same company. To sign up, you must contact NPA's Vicki Whitsitt by noon pacific time on Friday, April 25. You can reach her at 800-966-6632 ext 243 or vwhitsitt@naturalproductsassoc.org. The event takes place at the Embassy Suites right next to SupplySide East in Secaucus, New Jersey in the Meadowlands II meeting room. It runs Monday April 28 8am-5pm and Tuesday April 29 8am-noon. If there is space, you can sign up on site, though you will be charged an extra $50. With GMP compliance rapidly approaching, this is a great opportunity to dig deep into the rule. I'll see you at SupplySide!
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04/17/2008
Interested in India? Let me know!
India is an amazing country with a wealth of natural resources, particularly related to medicinal and healthy herbs. After my two recent trips there, it is clear that there are countless opportunities for business to be done between Indian and U.S. companies in this sector. We are committed to assisting with this process. In fact, there is a group coming to SupplySide East from India for this purpose. If you are interested in learning more about the many herbs, suppliers and potential partners in India, just let me know. I will be happy to arrange a meeting for you during SupplySide East. Contact me at jonb@vpico.com or +1 (480) 990-1101 ext 1108. As always, we are at your service. Namaste.
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04/14/2008
Only two weeks until SupplySide East
Two weeks from today, thousands of executives will gather for SupplySide East in Secaucus, New Jersey. We have put together a top-notch education program, an exhibit hall full of great ideas and ingredients, and some excellent networking opportunities. I took a peek at the pre-registered attendee list late last week, and it looks great. We have top supplement, food and cosmetic companies coming, including some new ones that we have not seen before. For details about the show, click here. I'll see you there!
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