Salt Lake City, UT— The United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has announced that Verdure Sciences, based in Noblesville, IN will be returning as an executive member and Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd., headquartered in Shantou, Guangdong, China, with a U.S. office in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is joining its ranks as the newest executive member. Vendure Sciences  is a supplier of plant-based botanical ingredients and Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd. is one of the main dietary supplement contract development and manufacturing organizations in China, specializing in the development and manufacturing of quality products, including softgel, capsule, tablet, powder, gummy, oral liquid, probiotics and other dosage forms.

“Loren and UNPA have shown unprecedented dedication and committed efforts for the longevity of the natural health industry,” said Ajay Patel, president & CEO of Verdure Sciences in a news release. “With aligned emphasis on quality, standards and clinical support, Verdure Sciences is honored to join the efforts put in place by UNPA, with specific interest in continuing the advancement of quality botanical ingredients to the health products industry.”

Loren Israelsen, UNPA president, in a press release welcomed back Vendure Sciences and explained the significance of Sirio Pharma Co. Ltd.’s membership. “Sirio is a market leader through its numerous quality certifications and its dedication to exceeding GMPs,” he said.  “Sirio provides UNPA and its membership direct ties with the emerging global manufacturing sector for the dietary supplements industry. The company and its staff, located on three continents, will be a great asset to UNPA and its members.”