OTA’s Organic Week 2025
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) Organic Week 2025 takes place September 15-17 in Washington, D.C. The event will gather policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates to meet with other industry constituents to engage in high-level discussions, workshops, and breakout meetings designed to address pressing issues and opportunities within the organic produce industry. The Dole Food Company will be sponsoring and participating in the event.
“We’re at a pivotal moment at the Organic Trade Association—celebrating four decades of organic progress as we also chart a course for the future. Organic Week is where ideas, advocacy, and vision converge. Together with members like Dole, we’ll lean into the opportunities to build policies, partnerships, and innovation that support growers, uplift agricultural communities, and deepen consumer trust in the USDA Organic seal,” shared Matthew Dillon, Co-CEO of Organic Trade Association.
“Organic Week is a crucial platform for aligning what we do at Dole with the broader goals on the future of sustainable, responsible food production across all stakeholders,” shared Rudy Amador, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability, and Communication at Dole Tropical Products. “As a leader in the produce segment, Dole stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the OTA in supporting policies, innovation, and market growth that benefit consumers, the environment, and farm communities alike.”
FDA Deputy Commissioner Attending CRN’s CONVERGENCE ’25
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, Kyle Diamantas, will be participating in a fireside chat during this year’s CONVERGENCE ’25 event. On Friday, October 10, CRN President & CEO Steve Mister will sit down with Diamantas for a “Breakfast With…” conversation to discuss the Human Foods Program’s current focus areas and broader policy context shaping the supplement marketplace—topics with significant impact on industry leaders navigating evolving state actions on ingredients, renewed attention to GRAS processes, and the ongoing implementation of FDA’s reorganization.
“Sitting down with Deputy Commissioner Diamantas for a candid, on-the-record conversation is a timely opportunity for our industry,” said Mister. “Attendees can expect a substantive discussion about FDA’s program priorities and what they mean for supplement companies—from new dietary ingredient notifications and labeling to enforcement expectations and transparency.”
CONVERGENCE ’25 will take place October 8-10, at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Keynote speakers include Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and POLITICO, and Daniel Kraft, M.D., physician-scientist and founder of NextMed Health.
Additional sessions include a deep dive into consumer attitudes and purchasing behavior with data from Circana; a panel of third-party evaluators—Canomiks, ConsumerLab, Labdoor, and SuppCo—on how ratings shape consumer trust; a tariffs-and-trade session translating policy shifts into market realities; a panel of regulatory experts on navigating today’s dynamic landscapes; and “The View from the Corner Office” CEO panel with industry leaders sharing what keeps them up at night and what they’re doing about it. Learn more: CRN Releases Details of 2025 Signature Events Series.
ECOS Campaign Celebrates Life’s “Little Messes”
The newest TV ad from sustainable cleaning products brand, ECOS, is taking life’s beautifully chaotic moments—spilled milk, muddy footprints, and all the little messes that make life full and reminding us to embrace them. With a goal of connecting today’s families with the tiny moments of imperfection that life can throw at us, the goal of the campaign is to remind consumers that they can make mindful choices regarding the products they bring into their homes to tackle everyday snafus.
The eco-friendly brand currently offers retail shoppers a wide range of cleaning products, from laundry essentials to hand soaps, and makes all of their offerings with plant-powered ingredients and packages them with sustainability in mind. The campaign is now running across CTV and online and can be viewed here.
Radicle Science Recognized by Inc. 5000
Radicle Science has been recognized by Inc. 5000 on its 2025 Inc. 5000 List. Coming in at number 1040, the company is considered one of America’s fastest-growing private companies in the prestigious award, debuting at No. 113 in health care & medical industry and No. 177 in California. The health tech company whose focus is on fueling the future of precision wellness by bringing clinical evidence to the natural products and wellness space through its proof-as-a-service platform combining AI, clinical trials, data, and crowdsourcing, celebrated the honors in conjunction with its five year business milestone.
“Radicle has gone from bold idea to industry innovator and indisputable force in the five short years—reimagining what’s possible in clinical research,” said Radicle Science co-founders Pelin Thorogood and Dr. Jeff Chen. “Landing near the top 20% of the Inc. 5000 in our debut submission, the surge of peer-reviewed, gold-standard publications, the launch of our game-changing Radicle Discovery Gen 2, and the caliber of visionary leaders joining our advisory bench are all proof of the industry’s rapid embrace of our disruptive approach. Together, we’re accelerating a future where proven, precision wellness is the norm, and accessible to all.”
Sirio Site Earns Certification
SIRO Pharma‘s Ma’anshan site has earned TGA GMP Certification. Located in China, the site has been granted a Certificate of GMP Compliance by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia. The new certification confirms that the Ma’anshan site meets TGA’s rigorous Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements for the manufacture of non-sterile listed therapeutic goods, including pastilles, oral liquids, and powders. Certificate of compliance (Certificate Number: MI-2023-CE-13177-1) covers end-to-end finished product manufacturing, ensuring that products exceed TGA standards for safety, consistency, and quality.
“Achieving TGA GMP certification at our Ma’anshan facility is a key step in SIRIO’s strategic expansion into the Australian market,” commented Ryan Li, Head of Quality at SIRIO. “It reflects our commitment to help brands develop new formulations tailored to the needs of Australian consumers, while meeting both international and national regulatory standards.”
ADM Publishes Regenerative Agriculture Report
ADM’s third annual Regenerative Agriculture Report is available. Detailing the company’s global regenerative agriculture efforts and progress, the 2025 edition highlights the company’s global work to support food security and strengthen the food system by advancing regenerative agriculture practices. Highlights from the report include:
- ADM’s global approach to regenerative agriculture, as well as definitions, principles and practices.
- Accomplishments and outcomes from 2024, including reducing ADM’s Scope 3 footprint by more than 1M metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions (more than triple the reduction achieved during 2023) and sequestering more than 363,000 metric tons of CO2e.
- Examples of ADM’s work to connect the entire value chain, from thousands of farmers to agronomic conservation and data monitoring partners to downstream partners such as The J.M. Smucker Co., Nestlé, PepsiCo and more.
- Details and case studies in countries spanning six continents, including North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
“ADM has been connected to the land and the farmers who care for it for more than 120 years, and we know healthy soil is the foundation of resilient agriculture,” said Greg Morris, SVP and President, Ag Services & Oilseeds, ADM. “Reaching our 2025 goal a year ahead of schedule is a milestone that reflects what’s possible when partners from farm to table work together. This report clarifies our objectives and demonstrates the tangible impact of our dedication to creating shared value for farmers, customers and consumers.”
Last month, ADM announced it was taking steps towards streamlining and strengthening its global soy protein production network by enhancing efficiency and taking advantage of the operational leverage of its global network and recently recommissioned soy protein facility in Decatur, Illinois. As part of the company’s plans to continue improving and simplifying its portfolio, operations at its Bushnell, Illinois plant will gradually come to an end. “Across ADM, we continue to advance our portfolio optimization initiatives and operational excellence agenda, including cost management, enhanced productivity, targeted simplification, strategic growth and capital discipline,” said Ian Pinner, president of ADM’s Nutrition business. “Optimizing our soy protein production network is an example of how we’re strengthening our asset platform, combining capital discipline with smart organic innovation and operational improvements to increase cash flows and returns. These decisive actions will help ensure we can continue delivering industry-leading innovative products to our customers while sharpening our competitive advantage. With our Decatur plant resuming operations, we expect operating profit to improve over time as we achieve manufacturing efficiencies and build back our Specialty Ingredients business.”
FrieslandCampina Ingredients Opens Application Center, Preps for Vitafoods
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has increased its R&D space 30% in the city-state of Singapore with the opening of its new application center. The state-of-the-art facility, supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), strengthens the brand’s on-the-ground application and technical expertise in APAC, is equipped with advanced laboratories for developing functional foods like yogurts, bars, and supplements, will house specialist experts in UHT processing, analytical testing, sensory science and packaging to speed up application development and help customers bring innovations to the APAC market faster, and will increase the company’s capabilities in high-demand areas including performance & active nutrition and children’s nutrition. The new development also furthers the company’s long-term commitment to the region which is already home to FrieslandCampina Professional and FrieslandCampina Asia.
“The opening of our new application center in Singapore marks a pivotal time for our business, demonstrating our commitment to the APAC market and the strategic importance we place on the region,” comments Tjalling Bekker, Regional Director APAC, FrieslandCampina Ingredients. “The APAC market is changing rapidly. Consumers are prioritizing daily health, emotional wellness and beauty-from-within. Our new application center will help our customers succeed in this fast-moving and growing market by accelerating application development and enabling closer collaboration so we can navigate these exciting opportunities together.”
The company also announced it will be returning to Vitafoods Asia 2025 with its full lineup of multifunctional application concepts developed with their protein and prebiotic ingredients for Performance and Active Nutrition. Visitors will have an opportunity to stop by Booth #L29 and discover:
- Step Up Nutrition, the brands offering that caters to the specific needs of kids aged three and up
- Prebiotic portfolio highlights including Biotis GOS, Biotis GOS OP High-Purity and Biotis Fermentis
- New growth opportunities in the APAC children’s nutrition market
- Join Inge van Dalfsen, Global Marketing Manager Performance & Active Nutrition at FrieslandCampina Ingredients, as she dives into the latest on-trend ingredients in this space and discusses the promising benefits of lactoferrin during a talk titled, “From Gut to Glow: Lactoferrin, the next beauty-from-within hero” on Thursday 18 September, 1:30 – 2:00 pm in meeting room #109AB
Grand Opening: Cymbiotika Wellness Bar
Supplement brand Cymbiotika has entered the hospitality space with the debut of its Cymbiotika Wellness Bar in the well-known, Fountainebleau Las Vegas. Located within the Promenade Food Hall, Cymbiotika Wellness Bar officially opened on August 29th, giving guests access to a curated menu of fresh juices, energizing smoothies, and grab-and-go health items—all featuring the brand’s signature supplements. Visitors can also choose items tailored to support specific wellness focuses like boosting immunity, improving focus, or aiding recovery.
“Opening our inaugural Cymbiotika Wellness Bar at such an iconic and forward-thinking destination like Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a monumental achievement for us,” said Cymbiotika Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Shahab Elmi. “Our mission has always been to empower individuals on their wellness journeys, and this café provides a unique way to experience the benefits of our supplements in a convenient and delicious format. We are excited to be part of Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ continued commitment to guest well-being.”
