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Research Updates: Pet Longevity, Metabolic Health, Stress Relief & More

Get science overviews from companies in the natural products industry, including ADM, Aker BioMarine, Balchem, Natures Crops International, and more.

June 11, 2026

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest research on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support overall health and well-being.

Playing to Win in Children’s Wellness

From food & bev to supps and skincare, companies in the natural products space are stepping up to serve today’s health-conscious families.

July 24, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

We reached out to experts in the kids’ health space to get a better sense of the trends they’re tracking, the science being referenced during R&D meetings, and consumer behavior predictions as we head into 2026.

A+ Back-to-School Snacking

Nutrient-rich bites and sips to help kids excel.

July 25, 2024

Rebecca Viscomi

Get the latest on the growing back-to-school snacks market.

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Garden of Life Expands Gummy Line

November 1, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

Garden of Life expands gummy line, offering 7 new products, targeting children's health and men and women support.

Kendamil Offers Goat Milk Infant and Toddler Formula

August 31, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

Kendamil has launched a naturally gentle Goat Milk Infant and Toddle Formula, for better digestion.

Once Upon A Farm Earns New Third-Party Certification for Baby Food

March 4, 2022

Rebecca Viscomi

Berkeley, CA—The baby and child food company Once Upon a Farm has become the first brand to receive the 1,000 Day Promise Certification, with their new line of Advanced Nutrition Blends for babies. The non-profit Clean Label Project designed the program, basing it off of elements of European regulations for...

Study Shows Potential for Vit D in Kids With TB

February 28, 2022

Julia Peterman

Indonesia—Vitamin D given to D-insufficient children with tuberculosis (TB) may help resolve cough and fever, according to a new study published in Journal of Global Health. The researchers noted that previous studies in adults have shown a strong association between vitamin D and tuberculosis, both in terms of vitamin D...

Review Illustrates Importance of K2 in Kids' Health

January 17, 2022

Julia Peterman

Marcq-en-Baroeul, France, and East Brunswick, NJ—Children has published a review paper that documents vitamin K2’s role in various physiological processes, its safe history of use, and that children show the greatest need for K2 supplementation, according to a press release from Gnosis by Lesaffre. The paper presents the data showing...

Study Shows Benefits of Prenatal Choline for School-Aged Children

January 4, 2022

Julia Peterman

Ithaca, NY—Seven-year-old children performed better on a task requiring sustained attention if their mothers consumed twice the recommended amount of choline during their pregnancy, according to a new study from Cornell University. Research in rodent models has shown that adding extra choline to the maternal diet produces long-term cognitive benefits...

Children's Bath Products

December 7, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Dabble & Dollop is now offering "Droplets," one-inch children's bath bombs available in either Original Scents or Tropical Scents. The Droplets are vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free. The company also offers 3-in-1 Mixables, shampoo/body wash/bubble bath products with scents and textures designed to allow children to mix them for customized creations every...