In November, Heather Wainer, publisher of WholeFoods Magazine, married Louis Weidt at aceremony in Atlantic City, NJ. Cardiologist and clinical trial expert Robert Califf, M.D., has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), replacing Margaret Hamburg, M.D. He...
Rouen, France-based Nexira announced that its Fibregum acacia fiber and Instantgum acacia gum ingredients are now Non-GMO Project Verified. AIDP of City of Industry, CA, and HP Ingredients of Bradenton, FL, joined the American Herbal Products Association. New data about the weight management benefits of Meratrim (from InterHealth Nutraceuticals...
Eden Shoyu soy sauce, kidney beans and dried blueberries were selected to be among Men’s Health magazine’s annual November feature, “125 Best Foods for Men.” The Shoyu soy sauce was named “Best Soy Sauce” in the “Best World Foods” category, the kidney beans was named “Best Beans” and the...
When it comes to genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the debate is highly contentious. With all that noise, it can be difficult to get to the core of the matter so as to understand for oneself what it’s all about. Here are some basics to get you started. What Is a...
He’ll need more than a bully pulpit to keep this industry down.What stands out in your mind as the biggest issue affecting the natural products industry in 2015? Supplements safety is likely a major contender. 2015 saw a push from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to stop companies...
Steve’s Ice Cream offers a line of dairy-free ice cream flavors made with organic coconut cream. Flavors include Chocolate Salty Caramel, Cold Brewed Cinnamon Coffee, Burnt Sugar Vanilla, Mint Cacao Chip, Speculoos Cookie Butter, Wildflower Honey Pistachio, Chocolate Chip Cookie dough, and Blackberry Honey. All flavors are non-GMO, and some...
Bibigo Korean-style dumplings are made with thin wrappers for a larger filling-to-wrapper ratio. The dumplings come in a tray that enables shoppers to steam them in a microwave in two minutes. Varieties include Chicken & Vegetable, Vegetable and Pork & Vegetable. us.bibigo.com Published in WholeFoods Magazine, January 2016...
Kiklos Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil from The Olive Fruit is a 100% natural olive oil made from Koroneiki olives, sourced solely from the Peloponnese region. Said to have a warm and peppery finish, the olive oil is a natural anti-inflammatory. Bottles are corked with a natural wooden head for...
What’s Selling is a monthly review of the best-selling products determined from unit sales at six natural products stores around the country, rotated from a base of selected stores. The intention is to provide indications of sales trends.
Washington, D.C.—The Microbead-Free Waters Act (H.R. 1321), was signed into law by President Barack Obama on Dec. 28, 2015. The bill, introduced by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) in March of 2015, will amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act “to prohibit the manufacture and introduction or delivery for...
