Stratum Nutrition has recently announced its affiliation with the United Natural Products Alliance, the Upcycled Certification of its flagship ingredient NEM eggshell membrane and its presence on the TraceGains ingredient marketplace platform.
United Natural Products Alliance
The United Natural Products Alliance is an association of respected dietary supplement and natural health companies dedicated to safety, science and quality through advocacy, education and community.
The UNPA team are industry leaders of trade associations serving the natural health products trade. UNPA's membership is highly collegial and collaborative within a respectful, productive business environment.
"We're excited to join forces with Loren and his team at the UNPA. We support what the UNPA stands for, and we understand the importance of developing strong relationships to achieve the collective goal of the natural product industry — making health and wellness more accessible to consumers." – Micah Osborne, President & CEO, Stratum Nutrition.
Upcycled Certification of NEM
The mission of the Upcycled Food Association and the Upcycled Certified Program is to reduce food waste by utilising ingredients that would usually be thrown away.
Upcycled products use ingredients that have full nutritional value and are safe, but for various reasons, would have gone to waste.
The UFA supports ambitious sustainability certification plans and partners with leading certifiers that uphold the definition and integrity of the upcycled foods sector.
Upcycled Certified is currently the only third-party certification for upcycled foods globally.
Stratum Nutrition's NEM eggshell membrane ingredient has become Upcycled Certified, meaning the eggshell membrane ingredient the company handles has been procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, whilst meeting the standards required by the UFA and the UCP.
Two other ingredients from Stratum, ESC eggshell calcium and Eggshell Membrane Collagen Support Complex, have also received the Upcycled Certified designation.
TraceGains
TraceGains provides a holistic networked solution for global brands looking to network and collaborate on ingredients, creating greater agility and joined sustainability within the business ecosystem and modern supply chain.
With Stratum's presence on TraceGains, it will be able to broaden its reach and increase the accessibility and availability of its resources.
"Integrating TraceGains into our operations has been a pivotal move for enhancing how we interact with both suppliers and customers. It's more than just a tool; it's a bridge that connects rigorous supplier management and transparent customer communication. This technology ensures that every ingredient we deliver is supported by a solid foundation of reliable supplier documentation, giving our customers peace of mind and reinforcing our position as a trusted leader in the industry." - Danny Long, Director of Quality & Regulatory, Stratum Nutrition.