PITTSBURGH, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- GNC (NYSE: GNC), a
leading global specialty health, wellness and performance retailer,
today announced Dr. Guru Ramanathan, Chief Innovation Officer and
Senior Vice President, is a recipient of the Natural Products
Association's (NPA) President's
Award, an annual award recognizing an individual who has made
long-term contributions or a one-time significant impact to the
natural products industry.
"GNC has been a pioneer in establishing industry standards and
providing a footprint for other leaders in our space," said
Ken Martindale, chief executive
officer of GNC. "This recognition by the NPA is testament to our
commitment to innovation and providing the highest quality products
for our consumers – and is another important step in continuing to
elevate GNC as an industry leader."
The NPA recognized award recipients at its annual event, The
Big Natural, on June 8 in
Las Vegas, Nev. This year's
President's Award lauded GNC's
efforts to drive change in the industry to increase consumer
confidence and improve food safety globally from farm to fork
through their participation in the Supplement Safety Compliance
Initiative (SSCI).
"GNC is a driving force behind the SSCI and has played an
invaluable role to enhance the safety, authenticity, and regulatory
compliance of supplements for consumers worldwide," said Dan
Fabricant, PhD., President and CEO
of NPA. "We look forward to continuing the successful partnership
with GNC for years to come."
About GNC
GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC),
headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA,
is a leading global specialty health, wellness and performance
retailer.
GNC connects customers to their best selves by offering a
premium assortment of heath, wellness and performance products,
including protein, performance supplements, weight management
supplements, vitamins, herbs and greens, wellness supplements,
health and beauty, food and drink and other general merchandise.
This assortment features proprietary GNC and nationally recognized
third-party brands.
GNC's diversified, multi-channel business model generates
revenue from product sales through company-owned retail stores,
domestic and international franchise activities, third-party
contract manufacturing, e-commerce and corporate partnerships. As
of March 31, 2018, GNC had
approximately 8,900 locations, of which approximately 6,700 retail
locations are in the United States
(including approximately 2,400 Rite Aid franchise
store-within-a-store locations) and franchise operations in
approximately 50 countries.
About Natural Products Association
The Natural
Products Association (NPA) is the trade association representing
the entire natural products industry. We advocate for our members
who supply, manufacture and sell natural ingredients or products
for consumers. The Natural Products Association promotes good
manufacturing practices as part of the growth and success of the
industry. Founded in 1936, NPA represents approximately 1,000
members accounting for more than 10,000 locations of retailers,
manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products,
including foods, dietary supplements and health/beauty aids.
Natural Products Association: 440 1st Street, NW, Ste. 520,
Washington, DC, 20001
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