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Op-Ed

Food at the Heart of Climate Action

A Call for Courage, Collaboration, and Science

December 26, 2025

Juan Aguiriano, Chief Sustainability Officer, Kerry Group

The world is finally recognizing that transforming food systems is inseparable from tackling climate change and safeguarding human health.

Presenting: 2025 WIN Award Winners

Honorees were recognized for empowering women and fostering an inclusive, supportive environment.

December 25, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The second annual awards honored several members of our industry including WholeFoods magazine very own Heather Wainer.

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2026 Trends

Innovating for 2026

Building the Next Generation of Wellness Growth

December 24, 2025

Aaron Quinn, Deputy General Manager, Vantage Nutrition

Explore 5 key trends from Innova Market Insights and how brands can adapt to changes in consumer demands and expectations—leading the next growth wave.

The 2026 new year business goals concept.

Naturally Informed Education

Healthspan Sales Drivers to Fuel Growth in 2026

What ingredients are currently gaining momentum in the healthspan space? What differentiates brands that sustain growth from those that spike and stall in the category? Get the answers to these Qs and more!

December 23, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

In this Naturally Informed education session from Active Aging: Mastering the Market, Ben Kane of PricePlow, and Tim Johnson of Pattern, discuss sales drivers for 2026 and beyond.

Natural Products News Briefs: FoodChain ID, J.R.LIGGETT'S, Gnosis & More

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

December 23, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

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

2026 Trends

Plant-Based Innovation on the Rise

7 trends from Plant Based World Expo North America

December 21, 2025

Nancy Trent

The takeaway from Plant Based World Expo: Plant-based innovation is no longer niche. It’s mainstream, functional, and here to stay.

M&A Update: Better Being Co. Acquired

Get the details of the deal and the "next phase of growth" for Better Being.

December 20, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Better Being's vertically integrated platform and consistent focus on product quality and innovation appealed to a syndicate of global investors.

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On Demand: AIDP Innovation Day 2025 - New Research and Market Insights

What new science is paving the way for product innovation in the natural products industry? Catch up on the latest!

December 18, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

View AIDP's webinar on demand to explore how businesses are leveraging research and scientific evidence to drive innovation and create superior natural products.

M&A Update: Carbyne Equity Partners Acquires SuanNutra

Suanfarma's nutraceutical ingredients business has recorded 10 consecutive quarters of revenue and gross profit growth.

December 17, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The acquisition of SuanNutra marks Carbyne Equity Partners entry into the nutraceutical sector.

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Natural Products Association Announces 2026 Fly-In Day

Manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and other stakeholders in the dietary supplement industry will gather to help shape policies through in-person meetings with members of Congress and their staff.

December 16, 2025

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The annual event, which is a centerpiece of the NPA advocacy program, creates an opportunity for attendees to advocate to protect their industry and customers, helping to shape policies through in-person meetings with members of Congress and their staff.