Education Series—Bone and Joint Health: Science, Technical and Regulatory Review

INSIDER Education Series

Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis affect more than 60 million Americans, and the numbers are rising. Sales for bone and joint ingredients have been strong and are expected to be even stronger as the American population ages and consumer awareness increases.  Speakers will share new studies, review ingredients and addresses technical and regulatory issues associated with bone and joint health.  Speakers will also highlight key market trends as it relates to the relationship between increasing consumer demand for health & wellness solutions and increasing opportunities for industry participants. This Webinar will provide key market metrics of the key bone & joint ingredients, including glucosamine and chondroitin, methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM), hyaluronic acid, collagen and cartilage.  Speakers will also discuss hot topics and key trends in the bone & joint ingredients market and offer recommendations on how to penetrate these growth areas. 

 Speakers:

Thane Slagowski is the vice president of product development and quality for ISI Brands Inc. and is the head formulator for the Twinlab^â, Twinlab^â Fuel^â, Metabolife^â, Nature’s Herbs^â, Alvita Teas^â, Weil^TM and Inner Balance^â dietary supplements.  Throughout his career, he has developed more than 1,000 consumer products, including many private label products for CVS, Wal-Mart and Alticor. As the head of quality for ISI Brands Inc., he has successfully implemented NSF and kosher certifications and has enjoyed very favorable reports from independent auditors and consumer advocacy groups.

Christopher Shanahan is a food industry analyst with the Frost & Sullivan’s North America Chemicals, Materials & Foods Practice. Since joining Frost & Sullivan, Shanahan has helped companies gain impartial insight into the food ingredient and specialty chemical industries through custom and syndicated research. Prior to joining Frost & Sullivan, Shanahan was a fellow and research associate at the Ohio State University’s Agricultural Economics Department. He brings with him econometric-based market analysis, behavioral economics and agribusiness statistical benefit-cost analysis. He has experience in market forecasting, market scenario engineering, product innovation diffusion and technology adoption analysis and developing business strategy decision models. Shanahan received acclaim for his research in the Review of Agricultural Economics journal, Agribusiness and the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Review. He has also been cited by the Associated Press, USA Today, Bloomberg, Dow Jones, Fox Business News and Food Navigator. In addition, he has spoken at various trade shows, including Supply Side West, Focus on the Future, and the International Poultry and Feed Expo.

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