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Natural Products News Briefs: AHPA, Balchem, Circana, WIN & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!

February 15, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

2025 Success Toolkit

2025 Challenges & Opportunities

In this special section, find the insights you need to support the health of your business, and the industry overall, in the year ahead.

January 16, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

What are the most pressing issues impacting the natural products industry today, and what actions are needed to help sure a healthier future?

Read valuable perspectives from leading industry experts representing CRN, CHPA, Organic & Natural Health, INFRA, SENPA, WIN, GOED, U.S. Hemp Roundtable, ITC + GPA, and MAHO. You'll find the updates, insights, and action steps you need to help support the wellbeing of your business, and the industry overall, in the year ahead.

IFT 2024: Networking Events Set

Attendees will be able to connect through various identity-based experiences.

July 9, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Here's a guide for show attendees looking to connect with industry peers.

The Dietary Supplement Dilemma: Wellness for Whom?

By fostering inclusivity and advocating for regulation, we pave the way for a healthier, more equitable world—one where wellness is truly attainable and accessible for all.

October 20, 2023

Marcha Isabelle Chaudry Esq.

Within the wellness market, a critical concern emerges—one that revolves around the glaring lack of diversity and inclusivity in clinical trials and the regulations that allow the practice to continue. Read on to learn more.

Where the Beauty Industry is Headed in 2023 & Beyond

December 21, 2022

Nancy Trent

The beauty and personal care industry was one of the industries that actually saw an upward spike during the pandemic, and it doesn’t look like it is declining anytime soon. As people were home more, they were investing in themselves, focusing on their skincare, and discovering which products (and ingredients)...

4 Reasons International Flavors Make Smart Business

May 24, 2022

Scott Dicker

Businesses that cater to a diverse customer base outperform businesses that don’t. According to SPINS data, businesses that have a diverse customer base have a 4.0% year-over-year sales growth rate versus 0.6% for those who don’t. That’s not surprising when you look at the 2020 U.S. Census, which found that...

PCC Community Markets Outlines Mission-Related Work, Impact in 2021

April 28, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Seattle, Washington– PCC Community Markets has released its annual Co-op Purposes Report 2021, including past achievements and current goals. The report highlights the company’s efforts in charity, employee culture, and diversity and inclusion progress. It gives the market direct accountability to its community and membership, which grew by 13% in...

March 2022

February 28, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Digital Edition Editorial: The Success, Stresses, & Struggles: Retailers Sound Off What’s Selling Tip of the Month: Why Diversity & Inclusion May Drive the Future of the Food Industry 44th Annual Retailer Survey Retail Insights® 2022 Retail Universe for Premium Natural Organic Food, Supplement & Personal Care Sales The...

Univar Announces Collaboration with The Hatchery Chicago

January 7, 2022

Julia Peterman

Downers Grove, IL—Univar Solutions has announced a collaboration with the nonprofit food business incubator The Hatchery Chicago, which is now home to Univar’s new Food Solution Center. The Food Solution Center is part of a specialized network of Solution Centers around the globe, which include formulation labs, research and development...

Why Diversity & Inclusion May Drive the Future of the Food Industry

December 16, 2021

Emerald Jane Hunter

It’s no surprise that the face of the U.S. consumer is growing more diverse year by year. With that in mind, the food industry and CPG (consumer packaged goods) suppliers are increasingly feeling the pressure to brand and market more diversity solutions and food inclusion efforts, especially since diversity is...