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People News: June 2023

Who is moving up and who is moving on in the natural products industry? Get updated on the latest!

May 31, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Who is moving up and who is moving on in the natural products industry? Get updated on the latest!

“Identifying the Elephant in the Room” Tackles Sexism

February 15, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York, NY—The virtual series “Identifying the Elephant in the Room,” is taking on sexism. The six-part virtual seminar series, which will be held March 16 to April 20, will feature professionals across the industry sharing their experiences. The talks will offer ways for women to utilize their personal voice...

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2023: It’s the Amazon Jungle Out There

February 13, 2023

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

Those of you who follow the Organic & Natural Health Association know that we are often referred to as a boutique organization. To me that means we are designed to be elite and unique, representing only the best of the supply chain, and engaging all its stakeholders, including independent retailers...

Cepham Monitors Triple-Dip La Niña to Plan for Supply Chain Disruptions

January 27, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Somerset, NJ—Long-term weather forecasting is an essential part of the business model at Cepham, according to Founder and President, Anand Swaroop, Ph.D. As the company explains, monitoring regional and global weather patterns helps accurately anticipate shortages, or increases, in the availability of raw materials used in the production process.O n...

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FDA: Existing Regulatory Frameworks for Foods & Supplements Not Appropriate for CBD

January 26, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Silver Spring, MD—There needs to be new regulatory pathway for cannabidiol (CBD) that balances consumers’ desire for access to CBD products with regulatory oversight that can manage risks. That's the conclusion the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reached after convening an internal working group to explore potential regulatory...

Experts discuss Vitamin K2's Importance for Cardio Health

January 26, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Marcq-en-Baroeul, France and East Brunswick, NJ—The role vitamin K2 plays in vascular calcification and the potential impact for chronic kidney disease patients was the focus of a presentation at the 10th Annual Nephrology Symposium 2022 (organized by the Academy of Nephrology & Nephrology Clinic of the University General Hospital of...

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Are You Part of the Buzz at Natural Products Expo West?

January 20, 2023

Nancy Trent

Want to be the brand everyone is buzzing about at the sprawling Natural Products Expo West, taking place March 7-11, 2023? The consensus of successful marketers is to start thinking and talking about your news long before the event begins. If your brand is not being talked about before, during,...

The Conscious Consumer

January 20, 2023

Nirmal Nair, CEO and Founder, Sempera Organics, Inc.

While many like to identify themselves as “Conscious Consumers,” the degree to which this is practiced daily varies widely. There is no single “recipe” to easily become a “Conscious Consumer.” It necessitates individual thoughtfulness about the chain of events connected to every purchasing decision one makes. Besides every...

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: NutriLeads, BGG, IFF & More

January 19, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Tofuti participates in Vegan-uary Tofutti Brands, Inc. is participating in Veganuary, a worldwide movement to encourage the reduced consumption of animal products for the month of January. In addition, Tofutti’s recent rebrand now features terms such as vegan, plant-based, Kosher-Parve, and Halal and gluten-free where applicable. The company is pairing...

NMI Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

January 17, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Natural Marketing Institute released its 2023 State of Sustainability in America Consumer Insights and Trends Report, featuring consumer insights and trends. NMI’s research shows consumers continue to hold strong attitudes toward environmental protection and are taking small, progressive steps toward more environmentally friendly behaviors. Though consumers have anxiety about global...