SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. —Virgo Publishing will recognize the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 with its annual Vanguard Award at the 7th annual Focus on the Future conference, Feb. 16-19 at the Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ.
The Vanguard Award recognizes leadership that has made an important impact on the health, wellness and nutrition industries. Originally a working group within the Council for Responsible Nutrition, GOED is a trade association that includes 75 member companies focused on omega-3 ingredients and products. The organization has developed a voluntary monograph, quality standards, educational materials and other initiatives focused on the support and responsible development of the omega-3 category.
“We are very grateful for being awarded this honor,” said Adam Ismail, Executive Director of GOED. “The nutrition industry is under much greater scrutiny now, so we hope competitors in other ingredient segments can collaborate on critical issues, like GOED has, to help ensure these markets continue to thrive.”
The award will be given during the award dinner, sponsored by Capsugel, on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Focus on the Future 2010.
“GOED has advanced the science, quality and market for omega-3s, and has also provided a model for how other nutritional ingredient categories can and should come together,” said Peggy Jackson, Vice President of the Virgo Publishing Health and Nutrition Division. “By effectively collaborating around key issues and projects, GOED and its members have made a significant impact on the industry as a whole and the success of omega-3 as a category in particular.”
Focus on the Future is an exclusive summit for executives in the dietary supplement and healthy food industries looking to explore new ideas, learn about emerging trends, and establish new connections. The education program features leading market research and trends experts, as well as presentations and discussions on top-of-mind issues affecting the future of the industry.
More information about registration, agenda, speakers, networking and sponsors for Focus on the Future Trends & Strategy Forum 2010 is available at FocusOnTheFuture.net, or by calling Virgo Publishing at (480) 990-1101.
Virgo Publishing produces the SupplySide Trade Shows and Conferences, the Focus on the Future Conference & Expo, the online training Web site nutrilearn.com; and Natural Products INSIDER, Food Product Design, InsideCosmeceuticals.com and Natural Products Marketplace. Virgo Publishing also publishes CULINOLOGY® for the Research Chefs Association.
