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Q: To whom should I send press releases and where do I find out which editors cover specific subjects?

Topic: Company News, People News, New Products, New Ingredients:
Editor: Managing Editor Hank Schultz hank.schultz@penton.com

Topic: New Science, Research Capsule, Formulations, Ingredient Spotlight:
Editor: Science Editor Todd Runestad trunestad@newhope.com

Topic: Business Strategies:
Editor: Editorial Director Kimberly Lord Stewart Kimberly.stewart@penton.com

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Topic: North American News
Editor: Joysa Winter jwinter@newhope.com

Q: Where do I send Letters to the Editor?

A: Editorial Director, Kimberly Lord Stewart, Kimberly.stewart@penton.com

Q: How do I submit an article for publication in Functional Ingredients magazine?

A: Due to space limitations and conflict of interest issues, we generally do not accept unsolicited stories for publication in Functional Ingredients print publication. We encourage industry members to stay informed about our editorial calendar, as we are always looking for trends and science that fit our editorial calendar topics.

There is one exception to the rule: If you have a strong opinion related to industry news, regulatory issues or business practices and would like to write an opinion column, please let us know. We welcome journalistically sound editorials that support an opinion, business ethics or industry practice. Please contact Editorial Director, Kimberly Lord Stewart, Kimberly.stewart@penton.com.

Upcoming 2009 Issues:

July/August

Condition Specific Directory
Special Report on Cosmecueticals

September

Lifestage Health, Senior Health
Part I of a two part series

October

Lifestage Health, Children’s Health
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November

Branded Ingredient Guide
Special Report on Nanotechnology

December

Fibre, Joint Health, Healthy Confections

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A: For a copy of the editorial calendar, please contact Lori Howard, lori.howard@penton.com

If you have any specific questions about upcoming stories, please send your questions to Editor@functionalingredients.com

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Yes, twice monthly Functional Ingredients publishes an international newsletter that includes news and analysis from our global reporters and industry contacts. Subscribe here.

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A: Absolutely. Please see our Linked In and Facebook pages for digital networking opportunities with other industry members.

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A: Please contact Penton Media Reprints Division
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Q: How do I obtain back issues of the print edition?

A: Please contact our Circulation Manager Jim Ziegler jim.ziegler@penton.com

Q: Does Functional Ingredients magazine sponsor any awards?

A: Functional Ingredients hosts an science based ingredient award with our conference partner, Nutracon. For more information, please see the Nutracon website www.nutraconference.com.

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