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What is the Nutrition Industry?
Companies from the following business segments qualify to apply as core companies for Nutrition Capital Network’s Investor Meetings.
Nutrition Industry: Includes Dietary Supplements, Natural & Organic Foods, Functional Foods and Natural & Organic Personal Care and Household Goods.
Dietary Supplements: Vitamins, minerals, herbs, meal supplements, sports nutrition, specialty supplements (including homeopathic remedies) in any form.
Natural Foods: Free of pesticides, additives, preservatives and refined ingredients to varying degrees.
Organic Foods: As defined by USDA.
Functional Foods: Fortified with added or concentrated ingredients to a functional level, which improves health. And/or performance or products marketed for their ‘inherent’ functional qualities. Some may qualify for a Qualified Health Claim. Products include fortified beverages, soymilk, sports drinks, energy drinks, nutrition bars, fortified snack foods, baby foods, baby formula, substantially enriched cereals breads, prepared meals and more.
Natural & Organic Personal Care (NPC) & Household Goods: Health and beauty products derived from natural sources and that are, to varying degrees, free of pesticides, additives, preservatives and refined ingredients. Includes shampoos, soaps, lotions, make-up and other natural toiletries. Household goods include cleaning supplies, paper products, pet foods, clothing & linens, flowers, etc.
Across the Supply Chain: For nutrition industry products outlined above, NCN considers not only manufacturers and branded product marketers, but also companies across the supply chain from raw materials to value-added ingredients, contract manufacturers, distribution, retail and direct-to-consumer sales companies.
Other Segments of Interest to NCN
Healthy Foods: In addition to functional foods and natural & organic foods, NCN also considers the broader Healthy Foods category that includes so-called lesser-evil foods, or foods with less calories, fat, sugar, salt, carbohydrates, etc. Branded companies are of most interest, but service companies from packaged meals, to restaurants and fast foods, to institutional food supply are also considered.
Health & Fitness: Exercise & Fitness Equipment; Complementary & Alternative Medicine (Chiropractic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Ayurveda); Gyms, Health Clubs, Fitness Centers; Yoga Centers/Instructors; Day Spas
Green Products: Broadly defined the Green Products & Services segment includes but is not limited to: Drinking water systems (point-of-use), Air Quality filters & Home Air Purifiers, Energy Efficient Lightbulbs, Super-Efficient Appliances, Home Solar Energy Collectors/Systems, Compost & Organic Gardening Supplies/Rainwater collectors, Hybrid Cars, Other Electric/Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Sustainable Timber Products & Supply, Finished Consumer Goods Made Predominantly from Recycled Materials, Educational Materials: Books, Tapes, CDs, Classes, Software, Home Energy Efficiency Testing/Consulting/Audits, Eco-Tourism, Carbon Offsets, and Educational Materials: Books, Tapes, CDs, Classes, Software
Green Buildings: Green Developments, Green Buildings: Design & Construction, Green Building Materials (for Resource efficiency, Indoor air quality, Energy efficiency, Water conservation, etc.)
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