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International Probiotics Association (IPA), Virgo Publishing to Offer Probiotic Post-Conference Workshop at SupplySide West

PHOENIX – In coordination with the International Probiotics Association (IPA), Virgo Publishing is offering the workshop “Probiotics: Market Trends, Consumer Attitudes & Capitalizing on the Category” on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8:30 to 11:30am after SupplySide West, which will be held Oct. 22 to 24 at The Venetian & Sands Expo in Las Vegas. CHR Hansen(www.chr-hansen.com), Danisco (www.danisco.com), Ganeden (www.digestiveadvantage.com), Morinaga (www.morinagamilk.co.jp), Nutraceutix (www.nutraceutix.com), and Wakunaga Probiotics (www.wakunaga.com) are sponsoring the event.

“The global market for probiotics and consumer acceptance continues to grow,” said Jon Benninger, director of business development, Virgo Publishing. “New applications and research are creating fresh opportunities; this workshop offers insight on the emerging trends.”

Christopher Shanahan, research analyst for Frost & Sullivan, and Gregory J. Stephens, RD, vice president of strategic consulting for The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), are presenting in the workshop. Registration is $25 through Sept. 22 and $35 after and on-site. Additional details can be found at www.SupplySideShow.com.

SupplySide West offers industry the opportunity to learn about the latest innovative and healthy ingredients, meet new vendors and formulators in the 1,000+ booth exhibit hall, and source ingredients, packaging, labeling and private-label manufacturing services in one location. More information and registration details can be found at www.SupplySideShow.com or by calling (800) 454-5760.

Virgo Publishing produces the SupplySide Trade Shows and Conferences, the Focus on the Future Executive Conference and Retreat, and the online training Web site nutrilearn.com; and publishes Natural Products INSIDER, Food Product Design, Natural Products Marketplace and inside cosmeceuticals magazines. Additionally, Virgo Publishing produces CULINOLOGY® for the Research Chefs Association.

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