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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Collagen goes couture: Vital Proteins’ pop-up diner

Collagen goes couture: Vital Proteins’ pop-up diner

By Cassandra Stern

Vital Proteins used New York Fashion Week as a live platform to showcase collagen peptides in food and beverage, launching a limited-time “Vital Diner” pop-up designed to serve the industry’s backstage workforce.

Expo West highlights Climate Day for sustainable innovation

Expo West highlights Climate Day for sustainable innovation

By Cassandra Stern

The upcoming Expo West natural products tradeshow will inlcude a full day of workshops on climate risk assessment and scaling sustainability initiatives, culminating in a networking fair and awards ceremony recognizing leadership in net-zero climate...

New bill aims to end patchwork of state supplement regulations

New bill aims to end patchwork of state supplement regulations

By Cassandra Stern

A Republican congressman has introduced legislation seeking to reaffirm federal oversight of dietary supplements, blocking states from imposing their own additional regulatory requirements and creating what he characterized as a “confusing patchwork of...

Nutrafol debuts formula tailored for men aged 50+

Nutrafol debuts formula tailored for men aged 50+

By Cassandra Stern

Haircare supplement brand Nutrafol has launched its first life-stage-specific formula for men, marking nearly a decade since the company innovated in the men’s supplement category.