VIRGO's SupplySide Health & Nutrition Network Announces Agenda, Opens Registration For SupplySide West 2013

PHOENIX, July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- VIRGO (vpico.com), an information distribution company focused on the most innovative and complex business-to-business markets that fuel the U.S. and world economies, today announced the agenda and opened registration for its 2013 Global Expo and Conference, SupplySide West.

Held November 12 to 16 at The Venetian & Sands Expo in Las Vegas, the show is the industry gathering place that drives food, beverage, dietary supplement, animal nutrition, cosmetics and personal care product innovation.

"As we continue to scale the SupplySide brand, it is incredible to see the level of engagement with our growing mix of science, R&D, executive and brand management converging at our event to explore and discover ingredients from around the world to fuel innovation in the finished products they are bringing to market," said John Siefert, Chief Executive Officer at VIRGO.

Early Bird registration is $150 until September 13 on supplysideshow.com.

The highlight of SupplySide West is its 1,700-booth Expo Hall which features thousands of ingredients, technologies and services available to the 13,000 industry members who come to the show from around the world.

In addition, the show features a dynamic Education Program, featuring the most important dietary supplement and food and beverage topics.

"Our education program, which boasts packed rooms of professionals across the markets we serve, will feature industry thought leaders outlining best practices and approaches in the regulatory compliance, formulation, marketing and packaging space, "added Siefert.

Sponsored by BASF Nutrition & Health, the program includes more than 35 hours of education across the following tracks:

The Natural Products INSIDER Education Track for dietary supplements, which includes:

• A presentation and Q&A panel with FDA
• Responding to FDA 483's and Warning Letters
• How Purchasing Affects Both Sides of the P&L
• Industry Financial Trends
• And 13 new additional courses

The Food Product Design Education Track for food and beverage, which includes:

• Recalls and Recovering from Recalls
• How Consumers are Affecting Ingredient Choices in Foods & Beverages
• The Taxonomy of Bars
• Weight Management Trends in the United States
• And 14 new additional courses

"What a decade it has been when you consider the wealth of information experts have shared during the 11 years BASF Nutrition & Health has sponsored the Education Program.  And, it just gets better.  That's because Virgo and BASF share a mutual interest in supporting health worldwide and that begins with shared knowledge.  As we say in our Live Newtrition (TM)  initiative, sounding out the unmet needs and open questions of tomorrow's nutrition requires new ways of thinking and new answers.  Let's discover them together at the outstanding education sessions in November," said Samy Jandali, Vice President, BASF Nutrition & Health, North America. 

In addition, attendees may participate in another 78+ hours of education and training by participating in the SupplySide West 2013 GMP Training Program, the pre-event Summits or the post-conference workshops. The GMP Training Program is presented by NSF International and VIRGO. The Omega-3 Insights post-conference is co-produced with GOED and underwritten by Croda Health Care and Oceans Omega. The Probiotics post-conference is co-produced with IPA and underwritten by Chr. Hansen A.S., DuPont Nutrition & Health, Lallemand Health Solutions, Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd., Nutraceutix and Wakunaga of America; as well as the following two pre-conference Summits:

The SupplySide Animal Nutrition Insights Summit, which is designed to offer deep-dive content around ingredients used in the pet food and feed industries. Attendees will gain insights on the regulatory paradigm around pet foods and supplements, supply chain and quality control concerns, and a look at market drivers that could power the next new product launch.

The SupplySide Beverage Insights Summit, co-underwritten by Allen Flavors, brings together top thinkers in the beverage category to look at market trends, growth opportunities and key considerations for companies looking to succeed in this dynamic market. Led by industry veteran Jim Tonkin, the program will deliver information on market trends and growth, dive into global concerns related to sustainability, and call out the major areas to watch for that could derail or propel a new product launch.

The show will also feature unique learning and networking opportunities, including:

SupplySide West Golf Classic- Sponsored by Pharmachem Laboratories, the 17th annual golf classic will be held at The Revere Golf Club on Wednesday, November 13.

SupplySide Editor's Choice Awards – Tuesday, November 12, from 5 to 6:30pm

Five CPG products will be selected by the SupplySide editorial team for achievements in innovation and market significance in 15 categories: animal nutrition, antioxidant supplements, beverages, digestive health, functional food, hair care, multivitamins/minerals, nutricosmetics, omega-3s, organic, packaging design, skin care, specialty dietary supplements, sports nutrition and weight management. One winner in each category will be announced at SupplySide West 2013 during the SupplySide Editor's Choice Awards Reception, co-sponsored by Draco Natural Products.

Opening Reception at Tao – Thursday, November 14, from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy savory Asian cuisine at the Opening Reception Sponsored by DSM and Vitamin Angels, who will be there to share about its dedication to reducing severe child vitamin deficiencies globally.

SupplySide Why – This program will feature 10-minute, dynamic talks right on the Expo Hall floor presented by more than 30 of the industry's top thought leaders.

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About VIRGO

VIRGO is an information distribution company focused on the most innovative and complex business-to-business markets that fuel U.S. and world economies. Our mission is to help business professionals break through the hype, ambiguity and information deluge, by offering trustworthy guidance on the decisions they need to make—be that early in their decision making process, while making a purchase decision, or following the decision when a product, service or ingredient is in use.
 
With 19 brands including trade magazines and/or websites, trade shows and regional conferences, training and accreditation programs, and an expanding online platform, VIRGO leverages its events, publications, digital and other media to provide integrated solutions for professionals in industries including health care, natural products, telecommunications and self-storage.

Media Contact: Katherine Hecker, VIRGO Publishing, 480-990-1101 ext 1350, khecker@vpico.com

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