CRN welcomes new member companies advancing innovation, data intelligence, and regulatory expertise

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced the addition of several new member companies following approval by its board of directors during the first quarter. This latest cohort reflects growing investment in data-driven decision-making, regulatory intelligence, and next-generation product development across the nutrition and health space.

“CRN continues to attract companies that are innovating within their respective areas of expertise and are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance,” said Steve Mister, president and CEO of CRN. “From advanced analytics and AI-powered regulatory tools to novel product development and ingredient sourcing platforms, these new members contribute to our collective ability to advance a responsible, forward-looking industry.”

New Voting Members:

• Dream Big Ventures owns an emerging nutraceutical company called Glean that is developing innovative, convenient delivery formats for protein and essential nutrients, initially aimed at meeting evolving GLP-1 users and other weight loss consumer preferences for simplicity and functionality.
   
• IFF Health Sciences is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. Through its Health & Biosciences division, IFF delivers science-driven solutions that advance wellness across life stages, including innovations related to the microbiome and human health. The company combines deep market insight with a broad ingredient portfolio and cutting-edge science to support customer innovation.
   
• Ingredients Online is a B2B e-commerce platform focused on streamlining the sourcing and distribution of bulk ingredients across industries including food, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. The platform integrates live inventory data, digital documentation, pricing transparency, and logistical coordination to improve efficiency across the supply chain, with a focus on the North American market.
   
• Nutracom is an innovation, development and contract manufacturing partner specializing in sports nutrition, performance nutrition, GLP-1 support, human nutrition and human grade pet supplement products. With more than 100,000 square feet of NSF A-grade-certified powder manufacturing, packaging and warehousing space, Nutracom supports brand and private label partners with turnkey capabilities to innovate, develop and produce scalable products across a range of delivery formats with high quality control and reasonable minimum order quantities.
   
• Vireo Systems is a nutraceutical company focused on delivering holistic products for both people and pets, which includes being the only company that manufactures creatine in the U.S. The focus on American made creatine and other innovative products and ingredients reflects the growing consumer interest in integrated, whole-family approaches to health and wellness.

New Associate Members:

• Certo is an AI-powered regulatory intelligence platform designed for regulated industries. The platform automates compliance analysis across ingredient databases, product labels, and claims, enabling companies to streamline regulatory workflows. Certo combines expertise in AI, product strategy, and regulatory compliance, and is backed by leading European and American investors.
   
• Circana leverages AI, technology, and data to help consumer goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers optimize their businesses. Its predictive analytics and Liquid Data^® platform, built on six decades of expertise, empower clients to measure market share, understand consumer behavior, and drive growth in a fast-changing economy.
   
• The Acheson Group (TAG) is a global food safety and public health consulting firm led by former FDA Associate Commissioner Dr. David Acheson. Founded in 2013, TAG provides customized, client-focused services to help companies reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect brand integrity, drawing on more than 375 years of combined industry experience.
   
• The Ginger Network (TGN) is a marketing communications consultancy built on a network model of seasoned experts. The firm delivers strategic, innovative communications solutions tailored to the food and nutrition sectors, helping organizations address complex industry challenges.
   

CRN’s membership reflects the breadth of today’s dietary supplement and functional food industry, bringing together companies across the supply chain that are committed to science, compliance, and responsible innovation. As the industry continues to evolve, CRN remains focused on advancing policies and practices that support consumer confidence and a strong, sustainable marketplace. Learn more about CRN membership at crnusa.org/join.