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2024 Call to Action for the Natural Products Industry

30 years after the passage of DSHEA, what are the most pressing issues facing the industry? Trade associations leaders weigh in.

December 28, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). What issues are most pressing right now? Take a look.

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Geek Squads Unite “All 4 Vitamin D”

October 17, 2023

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

Organic & Natural Health Association offers an update on the collaborative and ongoing “All 4 Vitamin D” campaign, and is issuing a call to action to request that vitamin D3 be added into SNAP.

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Strategic Planning and a Path to a Sustainable Future

June 30, 2023

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

The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has always prioritized strategic planning; our focus lies in identifying the key issues that act as standard bearers within our supply chain. By delving deep into these concerns, we uncover underlying threats and forge new pathways to achieve different outcomes.

Call to Action: Organic & Natural Health Urges Congress to Add Vitamin D to Farm Bill

The goal is to enhance the nutritional support provided through the farm bill's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

June 20, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has launched the All for Vitamin D: Building Stronger Families in a SNAP campaign. A main goal of this public awareness initiative: to enhance the nutritional support provided through the Farm Bill's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Advocacy: Both Work and a Lifestyle

April 19, 2023

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

What does it take to be an effective advocate? Karen Howard, Organic & Natural Health Association, shares her go-to toolbox...and explains why it matters.

Organic & Natural Health 8th Annual Conference Recap

February 13, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

Organic & Natural Health Association hosted its 8th Annual Conference in Cape Coral, Florida. Several topics were covered, including: What to do about fraudulent supplements making their way onto the Amazon platform. New ideas for regenerative innovation in the supply chain. Improving recruitment and retention strategies through better leadership and...

2022 Person of the Year: The Amazon.com Quality Activists

November 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

“Every step we take to represent consumer and independent retailer interests is rewarding.” —Karen Howard Each year, WholeFoods Magazine recognizes an individual or a group that has made a significant impact on our industry. In 2022, we are shining a light on those who have taken a stand to...

Can Civics + Politics = Progress?

August 16, 2022

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

Civics and politics. The mere mention of the words can shut people down. We live in complicated times, requiring thoughtful consideration, respectful debate, and the active intention to improve the health of our planet and its people. Instead, our 24/7 election cycle often breeds a massive "word" war. People are...

Organic & Natural Health Surpasses Williams-Franklin Foundation Fundraising Goal

June 20, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, DC—At the start of 2021, Organic & Natural Health Association committed to raising a minimum of $50,000 in scholarships for the Williams-Franklin Foundation (WFF). The goal was to raise the money within five years. Less than two years after setting that goal, the association already has raised $55,205. The effort has...

2021: Full of Hope and Embracing Change—An Invitation to the Industry

February 12, 2021

At Organic & Natural Health, we entered 2021 like most of you, making adjustments, eschewing expectations, adapting to a new normal (though one would hope is temporary). Per our tradition, our year began with our annual conference, albeit virtual and not on the beaches of southwest Florida. The theme was...