"Chris has a deep understanding of botanical products and the supplement market, and he brings a thoughtful, ethical, and science-driven approach to everything he does. His attention to detail—especially around product attributes and scientific research—has often challenged me in the best way, and I’ve learned a lot through our interactions."

“I’ve worked with Chris Bedford through his involvement as an active member of CMA. He has managed corporate participation at CMA events and highlighted the importance of clinical studies for Aust L ingredients — a timely and strategic contribution to the industry conversation.”

“I have worked with Chris for many years, providing feedback on regulatory issues for the complementary medicine products he has been working on. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about the requirements for herbal ingredients and complementary medicines in Australia and always has very sensible and appropriate questions and considerations. Chris’ warm and friendly nature is a pleasure to work with and his insights and knowledge result in excellent productivity.”

“During my time in ethical sourcing at Blackmores, Chris and I worked closely together as my company partnered with key suppliers to design and implement our human rights program of work. Chris was an absolute joy to work with. His depth of knowledge for the natural health industry was critical to our partnership and he was proactive in helping us achieve our goals.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chris for many years and I can confidently say he is one of the most reliable and knowledgeable suppliers I’ve worked with. His deep understanding of the ingredient landscape, coupled with his professionalism and intelligence, consistently adds value to our business.”

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chris for many years, and I can confidently say he is one of the most driven and genuine professionals I’ve met. Chris brings a great blend of strategic thinking, relationship-building, and a deep understanding of what drives growth for brands in formulating and evidence requirements."

“I have been a customer of Chris’ for around 2 years and have always enjoyed working with him. His curiosity and ability to identify his customers needs means that he is able to get to know his customers on more than just a surface level. This, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of his products enables him to offer sound solutions with confidence and professionalism.”

“Chris Bedford was my colleague for a decade in IMCD Australia. A brilliant, far-sighted technical marketing specialist in medicinal natural products and ingredients. His critical understanding and knowledge of the complexities of medicinal herb preparations and quality is truly outstanding."