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20 Herbs & Fungi Requiring Extra Scrutiny

Alkemist Labs reports that these botanicals and fungi most frequently failed its identity testing during the first half of 2024.

June 17, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

"We encourage brands to be especially careful sourcing these materials, and make sure they are tested by the most competent labs,” said Alkemist Labs CEO Elan Sudberg.

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CHPA Submits Comments to FDA on NDIN Master Files for Supplements

The trade group is urging for revisions to address key issues.

June 16, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

While we welcome FDA’s attention to the important and outstanding issues associated with the NDIN requirement, the Guidance is incomplete and does not do enough in describing the master file system," said CHPA's Duffy MacKay.

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"Hemp Killing" Amendment Included in House Appropriations Subcommittee Bill

The U.S. Hemp Roundtable is urging grassroots action to get the provision removed.

June 15, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The Mary Miller Amendment would result in federal prohibition of 90-95% of all hemp products on the market, even many CBD products that naturally contain trace, non-intoxicating amounts of THC.

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Educating Consumers Worldwide on Organic

Plus: U.S. Organic Marketplace Posts Record Sales in 2023

June 14, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

With organic sales growing, organic groups are focusing on initiatives around the world to continue to educate on the benefits of organic.

Changes Coming to Natural Products Expo West 2025

Take a look at how the show is evolving.

June 11, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New Hope Network said feedback given in post-show surveys prompted changes in the show schedule for 2025.

Natural Products Industry News Briefs: Natural Grocers, Sabinsa, & More

What's new in the natural products industry? Catch up on expansions, awards, and other industry happenings.

June 10, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

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

Industry Sets the Record Straight on Fish Oil Study Conclusions About Heart Risks

The "misleading conclusions" lead to "clickbait attention in the media."

June 5, 2024

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Leading groups in the natural products industry have responded to "misleading" study conclusions to set the record straight on the safety of fish oil.

At NPA’s Fly-In Day, Industry Members Tackle Pressing Issues

On the need to advocate, NPA Chairman Mark LeDoux stressed: "If you are not at the table, you are on the menu."

June 5, 2024

Heather Wainer and WholeFoods Magazine Staff

NPA's 2024 Fly-In Day saw the largest attendance since post-pandemic, with retailers, brands, suppliers, and industry stakeholders advocating for the future of the natural products industry.