PHOENIX— Probiotics are among the hottest products in the marketplace, and with a steady stream of new science, new applications and product launches, it is important to stay abreast of the latest information. Attendees from the nutraceutical industry heading to SupplySide West in Las Vegas Oct. 19 to 23 can do just that, as Virgo Publishing announced the “Probiotics: From Physician to Consumer—Market Trends and Stakeholder Perspectives" workshop will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. CHR Hansen, Danisco, Lallemand Health Ingredients, Morinaga, Nutraceutix and Wakunaga Probiotics are co-sponsors of the event.
Confirmed speakers include Christopher Shanahan, consultant, Global Chemicals, Materials and Food, Frost & Sullivan; Dan Merenstein, M.D., associate professor, director of research programs, Department of Family Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center; and Mary Ellen Sanders, Ph.D., Dairy & Food Culture Technologies. They are expected to discuss the latest market trends, including how the market has evolved and what the future looks like; health care professionals’ viewpoints about probiotics being a viable treatment option; consumer’s beliefs about probiotics; what U.S. regulatory agencies consider to be responsible communication of claims and more.
Registration is $50 through Aug. 27, $75 by Oct. 15 and $95 after Oct. 15 and on-site. Additional details can be found online. SupplySide West event details and registration information can be found at SupplySideShow.com or by calling (800) 454-5760.
