Our expert contributors
Benny Antony, PhD, joint managing director, Arjuna Natural Benny Antony, PhD, is the co-founder of Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd, where he currently serves as joint managing director. Dr Antony has more than 80 granted international patents and has applied for over 50 international patents on other products and processes. For his significant contributions in the extraction industry, he received the Innovator award from the Spices Board of India, and was nominated as a member of the organisation’s Technical Committee. He holds a doctorate from Maharaja’s College.
Loan Bensadon, co-founder, Baia Food After receiving his Baccalaureate from the Lycée Français, Loan Bensadon was admitted to the School of Pharmacy at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, where he acquired a broad knowledge of natural sciences. He graduated in 2012 with R&D training from Utrecht University. Shortly after, he co-founded Medicinal Gardens with his schoolmate, Guillermo Milans del Bosch, a graduate in law and business administration. They created a functional food start-up: Baïa Food.
Andreas Biller, PhD, consultant, and interim manager of Dr. Biller Biosulting & Pharma For more than 20 years, Andreas Biller, PhD, served as the managing director of Dr.Loges, developing outstanding formulations and products, and helping bring those to the global market. He currently serves as a consultant and interim manager of Dr. Biller Biosulting & Pharma.
Eva Criado Clemente, communications manager, Pharmactive Biotech Products Eva Criado Clemente is an experienced marketing professional with a demonstrated history of working in the health, wellness, and fitness industry. She is skilled in communications, brand building, consumer products, advertising, social media, and more. Criado Clemente has a bachelor’s from Florida International University, a master’s from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and studied business administration at Kingston University.
Greg Cumberford, vice president science and regulatory, Natures Crops International Greg Cumberford is vice president science and regulatory with Natures Crops International. He has a 30-plus year career in co-evolved botanical natural wellness products research, innovation, and commercial development. Julie Imperato, global marketing communications manager, Nexira Julie Imperato, global marketing communications manager at Nexira, brings 10 years of experience in project management, sales, strategic and operational marketing to the table, with an emphasis on communication and promotion, and new product development. She is passionate about international projects, and works in B2B2C marketing, supporting the development of Nexira’s global growth.
Chris Kilham, founder, Medicine Hunter Inc. Chris Kilham is a teacher, author, medicine hunter, educator, and world traveler. He has conducted medicinal research across five continents and in the South Pacific. He has authored many articles and 14 books. Through Medicine Hunter Inc., he travels to locate native medicinal plants and to set up cultivation methods and fair systems of trade with indigenous people.
Dominik Mattern, vice president marketing, Kappa Bioscience Dominik Mattern is a leader with 20 years of progressive experience in the nutraceutical industry and is spearheading marketing at Kappa Bioscience. He is known for his pioneering approach to commercial models and product innovation. Passionate for business ethics and sustainability, he is a staunch supporter of the triple bottom line: people-planet-profit. Before Kappa, he worked for international companies including SwissCaps, Capsugel, and Lonza.
Rushva Parihar, head, Improving Lives Foundation Rushva Parihar is a sustainability consultant, currently serving as the head of the Improving Lives Foundation, founded by OmniActive Health Technologies. OmniActive’s Improving Lives Foundation is committed to fostering positive change to the communities, customers, and consumers impacted by the company’s products and practices.
Doron Safrai, CEO, Solabia-Algatech Nutrition Doron Safrai is the CEO of Solabia-Algatech Nutrition. He has a 20-year background in management, sales, marketing, and business development roles with diverse B2B and B2C companies including Tambour, Keter and SodaStream. Before joining Solabia-Algatech, he was the executive vice president of global marketing and sales for the Galam Group.
Nova Sayers, VP of growth and innovation, HowGood Nova Sayers works to enable retailers, restaurants, brands, and their suppliers to achieve better impacts—while empowering consumers to purchase for good. In her current role as VP of growth and innovation for HowGood, she helps clients measure, improve, and communicate their product and ingredient impact using the world’s largest product sustainability database and software platform. She has consulted with large and small CGP companies to promote responsible business and regenerative supply.
Marieke Smidt, commercial director, Duplaco Marieke Smidt, commercial director at Duplaco, has served in myriad roles with B2B and B2C organisations including DSM, Reverdia (a joint venture between Royal DSM and Roquette), SoFine Foods, and SOUR. She is an international business development manager with a focus on new and innovative business. An independent team player, she is innovative and dedicated to delivering excellence.