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Natural Grocers Announces Q4 and FY 2020 Results, Announces FY 2021 Outlook

November 20, 2020

Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., has announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 in a press release, and has provided its outlook for fiscal 2021. Highlights for Q4 2020, compared to Q4 2019: Net sales increased 16.3% to $264.2 million; Daily average...

ACI Advertising Claims Substantiation Forum to Address Impact of COVID & More

November 16, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Virtual—How has COVID-19 impacted claims substantiation across a variety of wellness products? What are the best practices for compliant influencer marketing and social media reviews? These questions and more will be answered at the American Conference Institute's 4th Annual Forum on Advertising Claims Substantiation. The event will take place virtually February 3-4, 2021, with advertising...

Can Probiotics Make Vaccines More Effective?

November 13, 2020

International Probiotics Association

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Clare Fleishman, MS, RD, for the International Probiotics Association As the world awaits a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the question arises: Will it be equally effective for everyone? If other vaccines are predictive, the answer is an unequivocal “no.” Public health researchers know that individual immune response to...

Current and Former Dietary Supplement Regulators to Speak at NPA's The Big Natural

November 13, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that top current and former dietary supplement regulators will be speaking at The Big Natural, taking place virtually November 30 to December 1. The current top regulator for the dietary supplement industry at the Federal Trade Commission, Richard Cleland, is scheduled to speak,...

Retail Strategies for an Atypical Holiday

November 13, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The holidays are going to look a little different this year. It's likely that some of the family won't be traveling in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19. For the families changing up the plans and serving a smaller crowd, one 4th Generation Turkey Farmer is stepping up to...

Victory for the State of Health

November 12, 2020

I’m writing to you on Nov. 3, 2020, Election Day, from my kitchen counter in Washington, D.C. It’s the place I’ve called home for 37 years, and in some ways, it is barely recognizable. The eerily quiet streets of downtown Georgetown and other cityscapes are lined with plywood-covered shops. During...

UNFI Reaches Labor Agreements with Teamsters in NY, CA

November 10, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced that it has reached new long-term labor agreements with drivers at its Hudson Valley distribution center in Montgomery, NY (represented by Teamsters Local 445) and frontline workers at its California distribution centers in Commerce, Stockton and Santa Fe Springs (represented by Teamsters Locals...

Research Points to Melatonin as Potential Treatment for COVID-19

November 10, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Cleveland, OH—Melatonin may be a viable treatment option for COVID-19, according to a new study led by Cleveland Clinic. The study, published in PLOS Biology, used a novel artificial intelligence platform developed by Lerner Research Institute intended to identify possible drugs that could be repurposed for use in COVID-19 treatment.

Customers Willing to Pay for Sustainable Products

November 3, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Customers will pay more for food and beverages containing sustainably produced ingredients, according to new research from Palsgaard. The company surveyed over 600 people in four countries, a press release says. It found that while COVID-19 has increased focus on price, the pandemic has not distracted consumers from environmental issues.

Good-Health Reads: The Immunity Fix

October 30, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The Immunity Fix: Strengthen Your Immune System, Fight Off Infections, Reverse Chronic Disease and Live a Healthier Life by Dr. James DiNicolantonio and Siim Land is a new comprehensive guide covering the latest science and strategies to optimize immune health. As the authors note, the COVID-19 pandemic is serving as a...