Washington, D.C., October 7, 2014—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced, with the addition of three new companies, its membership roster is at a 41-year high of 151 member companies. The three companies include: Voting Members—BioCell Technology, LLC; DianaPlantSciences; and Proliant Health.
CRN President & CEO Steve Mister said, “CRN continues to attract companies who might not have previously thought of joining us, but see the immense value that results from collaborating with colleagues and competitors who share a common value—doing what’s right for their consumers with safe and beneficial products. In fact, over the past five years, thanks to companies who are committed to the long-term growth of this industry, our dues revenue has increased by 50 percent, placing us for the first time in the ‘$5+ million’ category of associations. This budget enables us to increase our meaningful work on behalf of our members and be a stronger, unified voice of the industry. Responsible companies want to be part of that.”
The new member companies are:
Voting Members
- BioCell Technology, LLC
BioCell Technology, LLC, engages in researching, developing, branding, and distributing innovative, science-based raw material ingredients that have applications in health and beauty. Founded in 1997, the company's goal is to provide non-invasive, economically feasible, long-term solutions that improve quality of life for people all over the globe. As a steward of quality and integrity, BioCell Technology believes that licensing is the best way to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of the innovative finished products that contain their branded ingredients in the market.
- DianaPlantSciences
DianaPlantSciences is a leader in natural and functional food solutions, specializing in the commercialization of potent phyto-actives sustainably sourced from plant cell culture for nutrition. With its emphasis on delivering “performance from nature,” the company focuses its scientific efforts on truly unique solutions to help its clients create maximal differentiation with no impact on the outside vegetal world.
- Proliant Health
Proliant Health is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pharmaceuticals-inspired bovine plasma fractions along with cutting edge chicken and beef proteins. Proliant’s proteins are used in everything from vaccines and medical diagnostic kits to providing the performance nutrition elite athletes need to excel. With an acclaimed scientific research advisory panel, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple clinical trials in the works, Proliant Health will remain a globally dominant leader in the industry for years to come.
CRN’s complete list of member companies is available on the association’s website. For more information about becoming a CRN member, please contact Carl Hyland, director, membership development, at chyland@crnusa.org or 202-204-7674.