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Strategic Planning and a Path to a Sustainable Future

June 30, 2023

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has always prioritized strategic planning; our focus lies in identifying the key issues that act as standard bearers within our supply chain. By delving deep into these concerns, we uncover underlying threats and forge new pathways to achieve different outcomes.

Natural Products Industry Members gather in Washington D.C. for Fly-In Day. Courtesy of NPA.

Publisher's Letter

A Day on the Hill

Why do we do we focus on advocacy? To protect Dietary Supplements, our ingredient suppliers and brands, the retailers who sell these products, and the consumers who buy them.

June 28, 2023

Heather Wainer

Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Fly-In Day on June 7 to advocate for dietary supplements and the natural products industry.

Organic Trade Association to Host Organic Week 2023

The flagship event comes at a pivotal time for organic sector, OTA stressed.

April 28, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Organic industry members will gather to share knowledge and collaborate during Organic Week 2023 on May 9-11, 2023. The event, hosted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), comes at a pivotal time for organic sector.

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Advocacy: Both Work and a Lifestyle

April 19, 2023

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

What does it take to be an effective advocate? Karen Howard, Organic & Natural Health Association, shares her go-to toolbox...and explains why it matters.

GoodSAM to Support Colombia Communities, Education

June 17, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Greenwich, CT—GoodSAM Foods is launching “Building Networks" in partnership with Colombia-based Luker Chocolate. The goal: provide Colombian youth with skills and resources to teach social media etiquette. GoodSAM also committed to improving three Colombian schools in 2002. The program aims to empower youth in GoodSAM farmer communities to become leaders...

NPA’s Natural Products Day: Industry Takes on Capitol Hill

March 27, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C. — Natural Products Association (NPA) held its annual Natural Products Day on March 22, in which industry members lobby their government officials to protect the interests of the natural products industry. Turnout was quite good this year, likely because of the presence of a new administration. The timing...