Press Releases

Washington — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced a significant state advocacy victory following enactment of California AB 2779, which expressly excludes dietary supplements from the state’s standardized food date-labeling requirements.

AUGUST 20, 2026 — CRN announces featured speakers and program highlights for CONVERGENCE ‘26, part of its signature events. Future-of-work expert Kelly Monahan and POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin to address attendees at CRN’s Oct. 6–8 business conference in Carlsbad, California.

AUGUST 11, 2026 — CRN welcomes the Food and Drug Administration’s focus on strengthening the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) framework, through its proposed rule announced yesterday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and FDA. CRN supports science-based policies that strengthen consumer confidence and food safety while preserving access to safe, innovative nutritional products. 

AUGUST 13, 2026 — The CRN Foundation today applauded Stratum Nutrition® for donating 10,000 bottles of adult multivitamins through Vitaquest International LLC’s VQ Cares program, supporting individuals and families served by free and charitable clinics across Missouri.

AUGUST 10, 2026 — CRN will launch a new science-based virtual tradeshow series, CRN Science Forward, with a free webinar, “Rethinking Gut Health: How Bacteriophages Are Changing the Microbiome Conversation,” on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 2–3 p.m. EDT. CRN Science Forward webinars will present curated scientific insights, innovation and market analysis to an online audience throughout the year.

JULY 30, 2026 — CRN-International today announced its 2026 symposium series, “Next-Generation Nutrients: Advancing Nutrition Science Throughout the Lifespan.” The complimentary four-session program will examine current and emerging evidence on choline, lutein and zeaxanthin, nicotinamide riboside, and omega-3 fatty acids, including a hybrid session held alongside CCNFSDU45 in Nuremberg, Germany.

JULY 16, 2026 — CRN today announced the lineup for Innovation Exchange, part of the association's Signature Events taking place Oct. 6–8 at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California (www.crnusa.org/2026events).

JULY 14, 2026 — CRN and Radicle Science today announced the finalists for their 2026 Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award, recognizing visionary leaders who are redefining the future of the dietary supplement and functional food industry through bold innovation, scientific advancement, and meaningful impact.

JULY 13, 2026 — CRN today announced the addition of several new member companies following approval by its Board of Directors during the second quarter. The newest members reflect the industry's continued investment in clinically validated ingredients, advanced manufacturing capabilities, scientific substantiation, and regulatory expertise across global markets.