Natural Industry
Real World AI for the Natural Industry
Natural products retailers have long been the cornerstone for those seeking healthful, organic options, building deep, authentic relationships with their customers. This tradition might seem diametrically opposed to the wave of modern, AI-driven tech. Yet, in today’s fiercely competitive market, differentiation lies in adopting such innovations. Artificial intelligence need not be the exclusive domain of ...
COVID-19 and the Natural Industry
Industry leaders discuss repercussions of the pandemic. Panelists: Jim Emme, CEO, NOW Health Group, Bloomingdale, IL, www.nowfoods.com Jonathan Emord, President, Emord & Associates, Clifton, VA, www.emord.com Dan Fabricant, PhD, President and CEO, Natural Products Association (NPA), Washington, D.C., www.npanational.org Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights, Brattleboro, VT, www.retailinsights.com Mark LeDoux, CEO and Chairman, Natural ...
FDA and CBD Confusion
For NIE Magazine’s feature article, “Washington and the Natural Industry,” we asked Steve Mister, President and CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., www.crnusa.org the following question: The FDA’s very confusing statements about hemp and CBD have many wondering what is the long-term future for CBD, hemp and other hemp-derived compounds. How should retailers ...
Washington and the Natural Industry
Panelists: • Jonathan Emord, Esq., President, Emord & Associates, Washington, D.C., www.emord.com • Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director, Organic and Natural Health Association, Washington, D.C., https://organicandnatural.org • Mark LeDoux, Chair and CEO, Natural Alternatives International (NAI), Carlsbad, CA, www.nai-online.com • Steve Mister, President and CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., www.crnusa.org • ...
Washington and the Natural Industry, continued
How does the future look for independent retailers? I certainly hope the independent retailer can survive. We work very hard every day to continue education for the consumer, and my employees staying up on trends will continue to be important. But the companies behind the products need to stand with the retailer when it comes ...
D.C. and the Natural Industry
Experts weigh in on Washington and the natural products industry. Participants: • Jim Emme, CEO, NOW Foods, Bloomingdale, IL, www.nowfoods.com • Mark A. LeDoux, Chairman and CEO, Natural Alternatives International, Carlsbad, CA, http://nai-online.com • Dan Lifton, President, Proprietary Branded Ingredients Group, Maypro, Purchase, NY, www.maypro.com • Steve Mister, President and CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition ...
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