Cutting-edge Ingredient and Technology Showcase Part of October Signature Events
JULY 16, 2025
WASHINGTON – The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, is pleased to announce the topics and companies presenting at its Innovation Exchange event, part of the association’s signature events at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, Oct. 8–10.
Selected by a steering committee of experts from Jamieson Wellness, Nestlé Health Science, Pharmavite, Plexus Worldwide, and USANA, the 2025 Innovation Exchange presentation lineup includes:
- Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305, an alternative dietary supplement for mood and sleep through the modulation of the gut microbiome, presented by ADM.
- Empowering brain health: The nexus of science, form, and dosage, presented by Balchem Corporation.
- Redesigning nutraceuticals efficacy: How TurmXTRA and Prolanza deliver measurable health gains in small doses, presented by Nutriventia.
- Precision wellness at scale: Powered by AI and crowdsourced clinical trials, presented by Radicle Science.
- Metabolaid: A clinically proven botanical targeting blood pressure, satiety hormones, AMPK and the gut microbiome, presented by SuanNutra.
- Psychobiotics for neurotransmitter regulation: Clinical advances in gut-brain axis interventions, presented by Verb Biotics.
“The presentations for CRN’s 2025 Innovation Exchange reveal exciting science-based breakthroughs for forward-looking dietary supplement and functional food formulations,” said Innovation Exchange Steering Committee Member Michael Hartman, Ph.D., VP, research and development at Plexus Worldwide. “We look forward to hearing from these creative, transformational companies on their ahead-of-the-curve innovations and invite industry stakeholders to join us this fall for this exploration.”
“Innovation Exchange reflects CRN’s commitment to support members' innovation for meeting consumer needs and desires when it comes to their wellness regimens,” said Luke Huber, N.D., MBA, vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, CRN, who liaised with the steering committee. “This year’s lineup demonstrates the strength of CRN members in driving progress—from innovations in clinical research methods to microbiome-focused ingredients—and offers attendees a front-row seat to the future of health and nutrition solutions.”
Attendees registered for CRN’s signature events, including Science in Session, WellComms, and the main CONVERGENCE, receive complimentary access to Innovation Exchange. Attendees can also connect with representatives from the presenting companies at tabletop booths.
Learn more at www.crnusa.org/InnovationExchange.
About CRN: The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973, is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing 180+ dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and companies providing services to those manufacturers and suppliers. In addition to complying with a host of federal and state regulations governing dietary supplements and food in the areas of manufacturing, marketing, quality control and safety, our manufacturer and supplier members also agree to adhere to additional voluntary guidelines as well as to CRN’s Code of Ethics. Follow us on LinkedIn and X @CRN_Supplements.