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Get Ready for Plant Protein Month with Axiom Foods’ Poster Contest

January 27, 2017

Los Angeles, CA — In October of 2016, Axiom Foods, based here, announced the launch of the first annual Plant Protein Month in April 2017 to benefit Vitamin Angels. The firm made the first $10,000 donation to the dedicated Plant Protein Fund at Supply Side West in Las Vegas, NV...

Quinoa On-the-Go

January 25, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Ellyndale Foods released Q Cups, gourmet quinoa cups, that can be prepared in five minutes by adding hot water. Non-GMO, high in fiber, protein and with less sodium than other lunch cups, Q Cups come in three flavors: Savory Garlic & Mushroom, Southwestern Barbeque and Organic Quinoa. 244 Knollwood Drive,...

WholeFoods’ Natural Products Forecast 2017

December 28, 2016

Julissa Catalan

Just as our country is experiencing — and will continue to experience — a lot of changes in the next year, so is the natural products industry. One topic that is on everyone’s mind is Donald Trump’s presidential victory. Up until this election, the U.S. has never had a business...

Vegetable Protein May Increase Fullness More Than Animal Protein Sources

December 20, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

A new study published in Food & Nutrition suggests meals based on vegetable protein sources such as beans and peas may be more satiating than meals based on animal protein sources such as pork and veal. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, three-way, cross-over meal test, researchers from the University of...

The Best “Whey” to Nutrition

October 21, 2016

Paige Lazar

Protein seems to be the latest sweetheart in nutrition and dieting; in recent years, we have all been bombarded with ads for high-protein snacks and quick-and-easy protein shakes. Is protein just a fad, though? It’s not likely, as this ingredient category has rightly earned its all-star status. Although a huge...

Record Breaking Expo East

October 20, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year’s 31st Annual Natural Products Expo East turned out to be the largest one on record, with 28,000 industry members attending, a 10% increase from last year’s event. The number of exhibitors this year was also impressive, with 1,450 brands, 450 of which were exhibiting for the first time.

Product Profiles: VegiDay

September 14, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

We’ve all heard the sobering statistics. The global population is exploding, putting a strain on our planet’s resources. By 2050, the United Nations predicts the number of Earth’s inhabitants will increase an astounding 33% to nearly 10 billion people. Climate change and nonsustainable agricultural practices are already making it difficult...

Key Updates in Sports Nutrition

August 17, 2016

Sebastian Krawiec

Sports nutrition and energy supplements are sure to be some of your best-selling products and important parts of your inventory. According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s 2015 Consumer Survey, 25% of customers across both genders are purchasing sports supplements in addition to standard vitamins and minerals (1). This is...

Industry First: Rice Protein Achieves FDA GRAS Status

July 14, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Los Angeles, CA—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter of non-objection to Axiom Foods regarding the GRAS status of its Oryzatein organic brown rice and Vegotein pea protein ingredients. According to the firm, this is the first time a rice protein has received this designation. In an...