Since 2018, Cassandra has worked as a journalist and editor in B2B news across multiple industries, starting in masonry construction and architecture before moving to cosmetics and personal care in 2023, and covers regulatory updates, consumer trends, scientific breakthroughs, as well as sustainable practices. In 2025, she received a regional silver award from the ASBPE for her work in video journalism. Additionally, she serves as a judge for various industry awards, as a panel moderator for the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, and as a host for editorial webinars. She has a BA in English from Loyola University Chicago. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cycling, and gardening.

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Q&A: Supplement brands face new AI decision-making rules

Q&A: Supplement brands face new AI decision-making rules

By Cassandra Stern

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has implications for dietary supplement stakeholders. In this Q&A, Nikki Bhargava, a partner in the Emerging Technologies group at global law firm Reed Smith breaks down what you need to know.

SupplySide Global 2025: What’s happening on the show floor

SupplySide Global 2025: What’s happening on the show floor

By Cassandra Stern

On Oct. 29 and 30, SupplySide Global will host over 1,600 ingredient suppliers, contract manufacturers, flavor houses and solution providers at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Here’s a sneak—but not exhaustive—peek at what to expect in the supplement and...