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FDA Takes Action on 7-OH Products

FDA recommends scheduling of 7-OH, distinguishes kratom leaf from illicit products masquerading as dietary supplements, AHPA shared.

August 4, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The Natural Products Association (NPA) and American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) applauded FDA's action on 7-OH products falsely marketed as kratom.

Natural Products News Briefs: GPA, OmniActive, PLT, Sprouts & More

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August 4, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

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

PLT Study Shows Mood Influences Sports and Active Nutrition

The research looks at the correlation between cognitive states and sports motivation, performance, and recovery.

July 31, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

PLT collected the data as a means towards creating more meaningful, innovative sports and active nutrition products.

Natural Products News Briefs: TSI, BENEO, TraceGains & More

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July 28, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

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

August 2025 People News

Who is moving up and who is moving on in the natural products industry? Get updated on the latest!

July 23, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Who is moving up and who is moving on? Get updated on the latest new hires, plus awards and honors, in the natural products industry.

2026 Trends

Vitaquest International Names Top Supplement Trends for 2026

Gut health, women’s health, and beauty-from-within remain leading categories.

July 22, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The report marks the first trends forecast published by a CDMO.

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Natural Products News Briefs: PLMA, Apex Compliance, Balchem, ABC & More

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July 21, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

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

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Companies Selling 7-OH Products

"These 7-OH products are not legitimate 'dietary supplements,'" said NPA's Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D.

July 15, 2025

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

“Based on peer-reviewed research from leading experts, highly concentrated or semi-synthetic 7-OH products pose significant public health risks and have been falsely marketed as ‘kratom,’” said NPA's Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D.