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Gluten Intolerance Group to Host “A Night to Care” Gala

June 30, 2022

Auburn, WA—The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) and GIG Cares will host a “A Night to Care,” gala in Tacoma, WA, on August 27. The fundraiser will support a variety of programs for the gluten-free community. The goal is to raise funds for GIG Cares initiatives, including: GIG Cares’ Cutting Costs food relief program...

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Study: Fairtrade Certification Protected Farmers Have Higher Wellbeing in Times of Crisis; Challenges Remain

June 30, 2022

Marissa Fox

Washington, DC—Farmers who are part of Fairtrade Certified Producer Organizations have more farming resilience and sustainability over a 10-year period,according to a recently published study. The farmers had higher wellbeing in times of global crisis with the certification practices behind them. Fairtrade Benefits and Protections Fairtrade farms had better economic outcomes,...

Delivery System: Oral Films Expanding to Nutraceutical Market

June 30, 2022

Marissa Fox

Hyderabad, India—ThinSol, a patent-pending delivery system from Aavishkar Oral Strips Pvt Ltd., offers unique solutions for formulators and marketers, according to the company. What sets the delivery system apart? Oral thin films (OTF) carry more actives than other common delivery system, according to the company, with less excipients or inactive substances. Solution...

National Co+Op Grocers Celebrates #CoopsDay

June 30, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Saint Paul, MN—National Co+op Grocers (NCG) joins other cooperatives to commemorate the 100th International Day of Cooperatives on July 2. Also known as #CoopsDay, the annual event is intended to increase awareness of cooperatives and core coop beliefs, such as promoting international solidarity. #CoopsDay also advocates for economic efficiency, equality,...

NOW Alerts Amazon to Misleading Dietary Supplement “Quality Documentation”

June 28, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Bloomingdale, IL—For years, NOW has been alerting Amazon that bad actors featured on the site are misleading consumers. NOW has conducted testing on brands that sell: ALA phosphatidyl serine CoQ10 SAMe quercetin curcumin NOW uncovered brands that have misrepresented ingredients and dosage. NOW's latest efforts at self-policing lesser-known dietary supplement brands...

In Memoriam: Integrative Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, M.D.

June 27, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Integrative cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, M.D., best-selling author of Metabolic Cardiology, passed away on June 19, 2022, following a brief illness. Dr. Sinatra’s Team at Healthy Directions shared the news of his passing, and honored his legacy. "Dr. Stephen Sinatra was a true pioneer in integrative cardiology, combining the best of...

Solaray "Food Is Not Enough" Campaign Highlights Common Nutrition Gaps in Standard American Diet

June 24, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

.Salt Lake City, UT—Food Is Not Enough, a new brand campaign from Solaray, is shining on light on growing food shortages and lack of access to nutrient-dense food sources. Announcing the new campaign, the company noted that many Americans are not getting adequate nutrition from food alone. Even health-conscious people...

KeHE Launches Connect Direct Service

June 24, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Naperville, IL—KeHE Distributors has launched KeHE Connect Direct Service. This service will allow KeHE retail partners to buy a larger variety of natural & organic, specialty, and fresh products, in bulk. KeHE said retailers will have access to thousands of new products. Retailers will have more flexibility in the dry,...

Coconut Coalition of the Americas Supports Farmer Families

June 24, 2022

Marissa Fox

Spring, TX—Sunday June 26th will mark the 4th annual National Coconut Day. The day will shine a light on coconut oil, coconut products, and the benefits of coconuts. And to celebrate the day, the Coconut Coalition of the Americas (CCA) is supporting coconut farmers and their families through the Lighting Up Lives initiative.