On Thursday, November 8, guests of the panel learned how the “Florida GEMS” program has helped protect the supply chain. Panel was held during SupplySide Central, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
The discussion, titled “Florida GEMS: A Case Study of Saw Palmetto Supply Chain Management, Guaranteeing Purity, Efficacy and Sustainability,” featured experts from across the industry including Mark Blumenthal, Founder & Executive Director, American Botanical Council; Ken Redcross, MD, CEO, Redcross Concierge; Steve Rosenman, Vice President, Marketing / Business Development, IVC Corporation; and Umasudhan, C.P., CEO, Valensa International. The panel was moderated by long-time nutritional journalist and Director of Content at Informa, Fran Schoenwetter.