The Natural Products Foundation (NPF) is pleased to welcome Jon Benninger to the NPF Board of Directors. Jon joined the governing body at NPF?s annual Expo West board meeting this month, beginning a three-year term.

Jon Benninger is the vice president of VIRGO?s Health & Nutrition Network where he is responsible for SupplySide, Natural Products Insider, Food Product Design, and Inside Cosmeceuticals. He joined VIRGO in 1995 as founding editor of the company?s first magazine in the industry.

?Jon is a true thought-leader in the natural products industry and we welcome him to the NPF Board of Directors,? said Derek Hall, NPF Board Chairman. ?Jon adds a unique perspective to the board from his vast experience with the natural products media and trade show industries. The NPF mission is to promote and facilitate research and education related to natural products, and we are very pleased to have Jon as a leader in our ongoing efforts.?

?In addition, Jon has a long commitment to maintaining advertising standards for natural products and will provide valuable guidance to the NPF Truth in Advertising program,? added Derek Hall.  ?We look forward to working alongside Jon and Virgo as we continue to emphasize education on compliance with advertising standards.?

?The work that NPF is doing is critical to our industry and for our consumers,? said Benninger. ?VIRGO is committed to supporting these initiatives, and in particular, those related to compliance and standards.?