UNPA welcomes new executive members

Chinese contract manufacturer Sirio Pharma and botanical ingredients supplier Verdure Sciences have joined the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) as executive members.

Sirio Pharma was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Shantou, Guangdong, China. The company’s US office is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

“We welcome Sirio to the UNPA membership as a top-quality Chinese contract manufacturer and leading innovator in the global manufacturing sector,” said Loren Israelsen, UNPA president. “Sirio is a market leader through its numerous quality certifications and its dedication to exceeding GMPs. 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.”

Noblesville, IN-based Verdure Sciences is a supplier of plant-based botanical ingredients, with an emphasis on intrinsic synergies and clinically backed, tangible health applications.

“We are pleased to welcome back Verdure Sciences to the growing family of UNPA Executive Member companies,” said Israelsen. “Verdure is one of the leading suppliers of botanical ingredients, with a relentless and uncompromising focus on scientific validation. We look forward to working with Ajay Patel and his team to further elevate the quality of science-backed products available to consumers.”

 Ajay Patel, president & CEO of Verdure Sciences, said: “Loren and UNPA have shown unprecedented dedication and committed efforts for the longevity of the natural health industry. 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.”