The past several years have reinforced the importance of a stable, trustworthy supply chain. From geopolitics to basic inventory management, the economics and relationships have changed. At the same time, the role of the contract manufacturer has evolved, now often including the letter ‘D’ as in CDMO representing development, a true extension of the brand product development team. 

For brands, the search for novelty and for new consumers has led to a proliferation of formulation tools, including AI and extensive consumer testing to try to assess just what that next consumer is really seeking. On the supplement side, while rumors of the demise of traditional formats may be premature, formats such as gummies, liposomals, micro-encapsulation, and the entire conversation about bioavailability are taking center stage.

This 2-day virtual event will cover supplements, functional foods and beverages (and the gray areas between), digging into supply chain and product format implications for current and future consumers.