Timeline: Major Events of 2019-2024

(In some cases, events are listed under the months in which they appeared in WholeFoods Magazine.)

2019

January

Congress passed an $867 million Farm Bill, which legalized industrial hemp and provided funding for the National Organic Program.
An ongoing romaine lettuce E.coli outbreak continued to sicken consumers.

February

After the Farm Bill was signed into law, FDA released a statement noting that cannabidiol (CBD) is still illegal in foods and dietary supplements.
WholeFoods Magazine celebrated its 35th anniversary under the management of the Wainer Family.

March

April

May

A jury found Monsanto Liable for a man’s cancer.

June

July

August

September

October

Rainbow Blossom was named the 2019 WholeFoods Magazine Retailer of the Year.

November

December

2020

January

February

As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spread, AHPA, CHPA, CRN, and UNPA issued a joint statement reminding consumers and retailers that dietary supplements cannot claim to treat, prevent, or cure the coronavirus.

March

April

May

Experts outlined how the $2 trillion economic stimulus package could help the natural products industry.

June

July

August

September

USDA released a draft version of a proposed rule to strengthen organic enforcement.

October

Weavers Way Co-op was named the 2020 WholeFoods Magazine Retailer of the Year.

November

Informa announced that Expo West 2021, slated for March, would be rescheduled (the decision was later made to cancel the event).

December

2021

January

WholeFoods Magazine teamed up with Cornerstone for Natural to help companies and customers connect with ELi QR codes.

February

FDA withdrew its CBD draft guidance, while states continued to take action.

March

April

A House resolution recognized vitamin D for decreasing severity of COVID-19.

May

WholeFoods Magazine shared its digital Trade Show Remix, featuring brands’ innovations, science, and promotions for retailers, since Natural Products Expo West was once again forced to cancel.

June

July

August

September

October

November

ABC reported that sales of herbal dietary supplements surpassed $10 billion for the first time in 2020.

December

2022

January

NPA filed a lawsuit against FDA regarding NAC.

February

The NAC saga continued, as CRN responded to FDA’s actions.

March

April

May

June

The Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2022 was introduced, and met with mixed reactions from industry leaders.

July

AHPA reported that mandatory product listing could cost the industry $20 million.

August

Industry members reacted to CDC’s data regarding use of melatonin in children.

September

October

November

California’s governor vetoed a bill age-restricting access to supplements.

December

2023

January

February

March

April

May

GFCO announced that a record number of gluten-free products were certified in 2022.

June

CRN and CHPA reported that the majority of Americans want the flexibility to use pre-tax dollars to purchase nutritional supplements.

July

OTA reported that organic sales reached a record $67.6 billion.

August

September

October

November

December

2024

January

Industry leaders share major calls to action for 2024, with a look at DSHEA at 30, age-restriction laws, regulation of CBD, NMN, and NAC, the state of independent retail, and more.

February

WholeFoods Magazine celebrates 40th year under ownership of the Wainer family.

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