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The editorial team at WholeFoods Magazine has decades of experiences reporting on natural products and dietary supplement industry news, trends, and more. This national business-to-business magazine has been published continuously for more than 40 years (the magazine was founded in 1977, and has been owned by Wainer Finest Communications since 1984). It is the longest-tenured media outlet of its kind in the natural products industry. The editorial focus at WholeFoods Magazine is, and always has been, on informing and educating members of the natural products industry.

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Nutrify Today Launches Nutraceuticals Academy

November 23, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Bangalore, India—Nutrify Today, an organization focused on enabling responsible nutrition business, announced the launch of the Nutrify Today Academy, aimed at elevating skill sets for working executives in the nutraceuticals category to stay in sync with the industry's growth. With dual bases in Mumbai and Bangalore, the academy will initially...

Survey: Shoppers Going Green for the Holidays

November 23, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Will an increased interest in eco-consciousness have any effect on people’s gifting habits this holiday season? The experts at WeThrift set out to get the answer to that question, polling more than 1,000 global consumers. Some key findings, as outlined by WeThrift's analysts: Almost 4 in 10 people would search for an...

Hartman/FMI Report: Grocery Shoppers Positive Ahead of Holiday Celebrations

November 23, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Arlington, VA—FMI—The Food Industry Association has released its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Holidays, a comprehensive report (research conducted by The Hartman Group) on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. grocery shopper perceptions and behaviors heading into the holiday season. The key finding: While shoppers do have concerns about the availability and...

Global Prebiotic Association to Award Young Researchers

November 23, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Spring, TX—The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) is calling for applications for the 2022 GPA Young Researcher Award. The 2022 Award will be given to young scientific researchers who have published 1) fundamental and 2) applied research that advances the science or impact of prebiotics (defined by GPA as a product...

IFF Resource Hub Offers Microbiome Innovation Resources

November 23, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York, NY—IFF Health has introduced a new website that brings together the expanded capabilities of the newly merged IFF Health and HOWARU businesses. The resource hub is a launchpad that provides brand partners and co-manufacturers technical insights, updated market intelligence, and comprehensive microbiome innovation resources, according to a press...

NielsenIQ: 7 Forces Shaping the Future of Wellness

November 22, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

NielsenIQ has released a new Global Health and Wellness Report, with a focus on seven key future forces that could influence health and wellness over the next 5+ years. “The future of health-focused products will center around people, the plant, purpose and prosperity," said Genevieve Aronson, NielsenIQ Global Head of Thought Leadership,...

Videocast Showcases Natural Health Movement Trailblazers

November 22, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Health Pioneer Theater (HPT) announced the launch of its weekly videocast, which showcases interviews with natural health movement trailblazers in the 20th century, air every Tuesday at 5 P.M. Pacific. HPT, which is powered by NaturalHealthMovement.org, previews excerpts of video interviews that tell the stories of those who have pioneered...

Vaccine Mandate + Labor Shortage = ?

November 22, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

OSHA’s vaccine mandate has brought forth mixed reactions. The Natural Products Association (NPA) hosted a seminar on the mandate, titled Implications of OSHA and CMS Rules, wherein experts provided an overview. The mandate, per NPA, requires employers to establish, implement, and enforce a mandatory vaccination policy—all new and existing employees...

NZMP, Sun Genomics Partner on Precision Probiotics

November 19, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

NZMP, the ingredient-solutions brand by global dairy company Fonterra, and made-to-order probiotic company Sun Genomics (maker of Floré probiotics) are partnering on consumer studies to better understand the health benefits of probiotics. The companies explained in a press release that by having individuals test their gut microflora, Floré can formulate...

Multichannel Grocery Fulfilment Announces Expansion to U.S.

November 19, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

San Ramon, CA—U.K.-based retail technology company Impulse Logic announced plans to expand to and heavily invest in the U.S. grocery industry and other retail sectors. To lead its growth plans on both sides of the Atlantic, the company appointed U.K. retail industry veteran Matthew Frost as CEO. Frost replaces Impulse Logic...