Silver Spring, MD—FDA is warning consumers not to use nearly 50 male enhancement or weight loss products purchased through Amazon and eBay, as they have been found to contain hidden ingredients that may pose a significant health risk. This move has been applauded by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).
Since 1984, renowned scientist Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D., has been the Science Editor of WholeFoods Magazine, contributing his monthly Vitamin Connection column featuring interviews with the industry's leading experts. In December 2020, we announced Dr. Passwater's retirement. "We know you have enjoyed our popular column Vitamin Connection for decades," Heather...
Washington, D.C.—The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is out, with recommendations for babies and an unaltered recommendation regarding sugar intake. The report is published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS), and is required to be based on the preponderance of current scientific and...
Vancouver, WA—A new study has confirmed the safety of a combination of MSM and cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract (CRCE) in an animal model, according to a press release from Bergstrom Nutrition. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, notes that CBD does pose some risks, mostly in terms...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has issued a warning letter to Whole Foods Market for engaging in a pattern of receiving and offering for sale misbranded food products under their own brand name. In a press release, FDA explains that in some cases, Whole Foods would receive finished products for repackaging and...
As COVID-19 vaccines ship out—including, now, Moderna's vaccine—there’s growing worry that not enough people will take them. One study, published in JAMA Network Open, explains that ending the pandemic via vaccination requires sufficient uptake across society, as with most diseases. With COVID-19 specifically, CDC reports that it is unknown what...
Orlando, FL—More than 550 industry members, including retailers and exhibitors, gathered in person at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando for SOHO Expo 2020, which took place December 10-13. The “show with a Big and Natural Heart” has been produced since 1971 by SENPA, a non-profit trade...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sugarland, TX—For four out of the past five years, natural products retailers awarded Bluebonnet Nutrition the top honor in the WholeFoods Natural Choice Awards: Best Full Supplement Line. And in the one year that Bluebonnet didn’t win? The company claimed the runner-up spot. What makes the brand, which is celebrating...
In this episode of The Natural View, WholeFoods Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories join Heather Wainer, Publisher, WholeFoods Magazine, to get the scoop on ELI Code technology from Cornerstone for Natural, and the opportunities for companies throughout the supply chain—including how natural products retailers can compete...
South Plainfield, NJ—New for 2021! Twice a year, WholeFoods Magazine is sending boxes filled with samples to Natural Product Retailers. WholeFoods Publisher Heather Wainer cited the absence of in-person events as the driving force behind this initiative: "One of the many opportunities retailers are lacking now is samples, which they...
