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AHPA Updates Botanical Safety Handbook

The latest submissions feature changes to top-selling herbs including garlic, maca, milk thistle, and senna.

January 6, 2026

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

AHPA's online Botanical Safety Handbook features 17 entry updates and one addition in 2025.

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20 New Natural Products!

Check out these new dietary supplements, grocery products, personal care, branded ingredients and more in the natural products space!

October 16, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Check out what is new and what is next in the natural products industry with the latest dietary supplements, branded ingredients, organic & natural grocery, clean personal care and more!

Quantum Ayurveda is Merging Tradition with Science

Mixing ancient Indian principles with AI is creating a greater understanding of how herbal remedies interact.

July 11, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Greenspace Herbs is blending Ayurveda with quantum physics for an innovative emerging field of study within the nutraceutical industry.

Natural Products News Briefs: The Vitamin Shoppe, Specnova, Kerry & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!

June 18, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

Natural Products News Briefs: SupplySide Connect, Adventure CPG, Safety Shot & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!

April 6, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

2024 Leadership Spotlight

The Natural View: Matt Warnock's Herbal Medicine Advocacy & Leadership

The “Accidental Herbalist” shares why he teamed up with industry leaders to launch FreeMyHealth.org.

October 14, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is an evergreen herb from the mint family

Herb of the Month: Hyssop

Take a look at the many uses of this herb from the mint family.

February 21, 2024

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Hyssop’s essential oil traditionally has been used as an expectorant for upper respiratory infections, throat irritation, and the symptoms of the common cold.

Publisher's Letter

A Wish for the Next 40 Years

Publisher Heather Wainer reflects on four decades of family ownership of WholeFoods Magazine.

January 17, 2024

Heather Wainer

Publisher Heather Wainer reflects on four decades of family ownership of WholeFoods Magazine.

2023 Books in Review

Good Health Reads: Books We Loved in 2023

WholeFoods Magazine editors share a few of the books that left them educated and inspired this year.

December 29, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Check out some of the natural health and integrative medicine books WholeFoods Magazine editors enjoyed reading this year.

2023 Person of the Year: Mark Blumenthal, American Botanical Council

As ABC celebrates 35 years and HerbalGram marks its 40-year milestone, we recognize the herbal pioneer who has helped the natural products industry reach the next level.

November 27, 2023

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Who has had the greatest impact on the natural products industry? As ABC celebrates 35 years and HerbalGram marks its 40-year milestone, we recognize the herbal pioneer who has helped the industry reach the next level.