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Natural Products News Briefs: CRN, TSI, IBN & More

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

May 27, 2026

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more.

Natural Products News Briefs: FDA @ IFT; AHPA; PLT & More

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

May 27, 2026

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more.

Anaheim Convention Center hosted four days of innovation, education, networking, and trendspotting at Expo West 2026.

2026 Trends

Expo West 2026 Trend Report: Innovation, Transparency & Functional Wellness

From protein-packed innovation and GLP-1 support to regenerative agriculture, gut health, and clean-label transparency, Natural Products Expo West 2026 showcased the trends shaping the future of natural products, supplements, and better-for-you foods.

May 26, 2026

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Explore 11 of the biggest trends from Natural Products Expo West 2026, including protein innovation, gut health, GLP-1 support, regenerative products, clean-label foods, and science-backed wellness, plus that ingredient supplier and brands that deliver on the trends.

Rethinking Lactose Intolerance: The Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics

Yogurt, probiotics, and prebiotics are being explored as microbiome-based strategies for supporting lactose intolerance management.

May 22, 2026

Clare Fleishman, MS RDN and International Probiotics Association

Explore what the science suggests regarding specific probiotic strains for lactose digestion and supporting management of lactose intolerance.

Karnataka High Court Issues Interim Stay on Ashwagandha Leaf Ban

The highest judicial authority of the Indian state of Karnataka responds to April 16 ruling against the use of ashwagandha leaf in dietary supplements.

May 20, 2026

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Following petitions arguing the ban of ashwagandha leaves or extracts that contain leaf in health supplements bypassed formal regulatory amendment procedures under existing food safety frameworks, The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay and scheduled a follow-up hearing.

NPA Fly-In Day Brings Supplement Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill

Industry advocates urged lawmakers to support science-based supplement oversight, reinforce FDA’s primary regulatory role, and reduce barriers to innovation and consumer access.

May 19, 2026

Heather Wainer and WholeFoods Magazine Staff

NPA members brought key supplement policy priorities directly to lawmakers, including concerns over state-level restrictions and mandatory product listing proposals.

FDA Leadership: Marty Makary Resigns, Kyle Diamantas Takes Acting Role

Amid the changes, AHPA said industry will continue to collaborate with the team at FDA to advance a regulatory environment that supports innovation and consumer safety.

May 15, 2026

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

FDA leadership is shifting again as Dr. Marty Makary exits the agency and Kyle Diamantas steps into the acting commissioner role.

Submit Your Entries for the 2026 Ingredient Choice Awards

All entries must be submitted by Wednesday, June 24th.

May 14, 2026

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Enter your branded ingredients in WholeFoods Magazine's 2026 Ingredient Choice Awards!

Supplement shaped as question marks to symbolize the regulatory discussion underway as FDA evaluates how dietary ingredients should be defined in today’s marketplace.

Industry Pushes for Clarity as FDA Reassesses “Dietary Substance” Definition in DSHEA

AHPA, CRN, and NPA weigh in as FDA gathers input on the definition of dietary ingredients under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).

May 13, 2026

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

A decades-old definition is under the microscope as FDA gathers input on dietary supplement ingredients and innovation.

Supplements shown under a magnifying glass, symbolizing increased scrutiny of regulatory oversight and product transparency in the dietary supplement marketplace.

Viewpoints

An Open Letter to John Oliver

CRN's Steve Mister offers a response to criticism of DSHEA, explaining that “gas station drugs” highlight enforcement gaps—not regulatory failure—and renews calls for a mandatory dietary supplement product registry.

May 12, 2026

Steve Mister, Esq., CAE, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)

Blaming DSHEA for “gas station drugs” misses the real issue: enforcement gaps, not lack of laws, according to a dietary supplement industry perspective.