Suzanne Shelton

Articles by Suzanne Shelton

How investment in our industry has changed

Grant Ferrier, CEO of Nutrition Capital Network, discusses how the industry has changed since the 1990s.

Why supplement companies should invest in science 1

If you make a claim on a label, you absolutely need science to back it up, says Douglas S. Kalman, a researcher who has been involved in more than 200 clinical trials.

Yogi Tea's Guru Simran Khalsa on the future of tea

As the tea segment continues to grow and get more and more crowded, how do beverage manufacturers stand out and set themselves apart?

John Shaw moves NPA forward

John Shaw joined the Natural Products Association as Executive Director/CEO in June.

Carlson Labs continues family tradition with natural vitamin E 1

John and Susan Carlson started Carlson Labs with the goal of making naturally-sourced vitamin E more readily available and affordable for consumers.

Nutrition legend Jeffrey Bland on supplements and the future of healthcare

Jeffrey Bland, PhD, shares why the traditional healthcare system needs to change to include nutritional supplements.

Stonyfield's Gary Hirshberg takes reins of Just Label It campaign

After a 28-year tenure as Stonyfield’s president and CE-Yo Gary Hirshberg is now spending most of his time advocating for labeling of GMO foods as chairman of the Just Label It campaign.

Scott Forsberg on selling science-backed natural products 2

Scott Forsberg, founder and president of Peregrine Research, shares insight from his 20 years of experience in product formulation, strategic business planning and market research.

Natural products lobbyist says education is the key to persuasion

Natural products lobbyist Jack Martin reveals the surprising truth behind what members of Congress know about the dietary supplements space and their opinions on regulation.

Q&A: Qivana's Derek Hall on network marketing

Qivana CEO Derek Hall reveals the philosophies behind the network marketing company and the Natural Products Foundations' "Truth in Advertising" initiative.

Engredea Director Len Monheit pioneered the natural product online discussion

Engredea Director Len Monheit pioneered online news and discussion in the natural products industry when he launched NPICenter in 1999-2000. We chat with Monheit about how the digital discussion has changed since then.

Overcoming fatigue: Advice from Jack Challem

According to health educator Jack Challem, there are five factors that contribute to fatigue. Find out what they are and what you can do to minimize their impact.