Silver Spring, MD—The FDA and FTC issued warning letters to seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products, according to a press announcement from FDA. The warning letters are the first to be issued by FDA for unapproved products intended to prevent or treat the coronavirus. FDA, the release says, is...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has released a statement regarding their work dealing with cannabidiol (CBD), emphasizing a focus on protecting public health and providing market clarity. FDA notes in their statement that, while CBD is available in a variety of products, the agency has recently updated the public on concerns about...
Silver Spring, MD—FDA has outlined a 2020 action plan to help advance the safety of leafy greens. FDA notes in their plan that leafy greens like romaine lettuce are safely consumed daily, but that the produce has often been implicated in outbreaks of foodborne illness—for instance, the recurring outbreaks of...
Auburn, WA—The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) is rebranding the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) mark to support its expanding presence in international markets, according to a press release. To date, the release says, over 60,000 products from 51 countries have earned GFCO certification, which confirms that a product meets strict standards...
We at WholeFoods Magazine were gearing up to sample our way across the Expo West show floor. In light of the postponement, we... decided to do it anyway—virtually. We'll share the results of our "stroll" on this page. This post will be continuously updated. Additions will be posted at the...
Anaheim, CA—Following the official postponement of Natural Products Expo West due to concerns regarding novel coronavirus, COVID-19, many in the industry took to social media to discuss what can be done to support smaller companies and emerging brands that are expressing concerns about lost investment and missed opportunities to spread...
Anaheim, CA—Following cancellations by a growing number of exhibitors and notifications that several members of the buying community would not be attending due to concerns regarding novel coronavirus, COVID-19, New Hope Network has announced that Natural Products Expo West 2020, which drew more than 86,000 attendees from 136 countries to...
UPDATE: Expo West 2020 Postponed Anaheim, CA—On March 1, 2020, New Hope Network issued an open letter with updated information regarding novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The letter acknowledges: "Many of our partners due to attend Expo West have urged us to continue with the show. Many have suggested we postpone it.
San Francisco, CA—The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has announced the winners of its 2020 Leadership Awards in a press release. The awards “honor food industry frontrunners who go above and beyond by creating positive social, economic, and/or environmental impact through innovation and vision.” The winners demonstrate ethics, practice transparency, pioneer...
St. Paul, MN—The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association’s (INFRA) Board of Directors announced in a press release that Founder and President/CEO Corinne Shindelar is stepping down, effective March 1, 2020. She held her position for 15 years. Cheryl Hughes, Board Chair, said in the release: “The Board is honored that...
