GET DETAILS ON THE SECOND WEBINAR IN THIS SERIES — The GLP-1 Revolution: Nutrition Innovations and Solutions
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Explore the transformative effects of GLP-1 medications on the dietary supplement and functional food markets. Gain insights into the domestic, international, and retail landscapes, and discover how consumer behaviors, retailer strategies, and industry trends are evolving in response to this groundbreaking development.
Moderated by CRN Sports and Active Nutrition Forum Chair Simon Sum, DCN, RDN, ACSM-CPT, ACSM-EIM, FAND, Herbalife.
With:
- Rick Polito, Nutrition Business Journal Editor in Chief, New Hope Network
- Ian Crook, Managing Editor, Reports, Nicholas Hall Group of Companies
- Lauren Alexander, Category Manager, The Emerson Group
Presenters discuss:
- The impact of GLP-1 medications on the U.S. market for supplements and functional food
- Key global market insights, including data from the Nicholas Hall Global Supplements Report
- Retailer strategies and category trends in response to GLP-1-driven consumer behavior shifts
- Hypotheses on long-term industry implications of GLP-1 medications
- Practical insights and predictions from industry leaders and retailers
ACCESS ON DEMAND:
Non-members, purchase here ($249)
CRN members—via the CRN Supplement newsletter
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Moderator and speaker information:
Simon Sum, DCN, RDN, ACSM-CPT, ACSM-EIM, FAND
Dr. Simon Sum is a Clinical Nutrition Doctor and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. He is currently the Director of Scientific Affairs at Herbalife. His primary role is to ensure the safety and scientific integrity of Herbalife products and lead the personalized nutrition initiatives. He is also a member of the Dietetic Advisory Board of Herbalife.
In addition, Simon is a radio program host at AM1430, the Cantonese radio station at the Greater Los Angeles area, where he provides a daily nutrition clip to the audience.
Prior to joining Herbalife, Simon was the clinical nutrition manager at Alhambra Hospital Medical Center in California, where he managed clinical dietitians, dietetic technicians and interns, and provided nutrition care to patients with different health issues.
Simon is currently appointed as the Director-at-Large for the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation and previously, he was an appointed member of the Interoperability and Standard Committee of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2014-2017 and the elected chairman of the Chinese Americans in Dietetics and Nutrition in 2012-2013.
Simon holds his Doctorate degree in Clinical Nutrition from Rutgers University and two master’s degrees in medical research and Nutritional Sciences from The University of Hong Kong and California State University, Long Beach, respectively. He is also an American College of Sports Medicine’s Certified Personal Trainer with Exercise is Medicine credential and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Rick Polito
As Nutrition Business Journal's Editor-in-Chief, Rick Polito writes about the trends, deals and developments in the natural products and nutrition industries, looking for the little companies coming up and the big money coming in. An award-winning journalist, Polito knows that facts and figures never tell the whole story and that the story of this industry has always been about people. Polito is a former syndicated humor columnist and has three published novels.
Ian Crook
With almost 25 years’ experience researching, writing, commissioning and editing publications for the healthcare industry, Ian boasts a thorough understanding of the global CHC industry. Ian heads up the Nicholas Hall Reports division, producing a variety of multi-client off-the-shelf reports, including industry guides, company & brand profiles, category & consumer insights and hot topic reports, that analyse trends and identify opportunities in consumer health. Ian is also Contributing Editor for NHC’s weekly newsletter, CHC Newsflash, covering all the latest developments within the CHC industry, alongside commentary on the implications.
Lauren Alexander
Lauren Alexander is the insights expert in the Nutritional category. In her role, she explores key growth drivers, identifies emerging consumer trends that will shape the future of the category, and analyzes how consumers will continue to approach and navigate this evolving market.