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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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Voting Now Open! WholeFoods Magazine 2024 Natural Choice Awards: Ingredient Edition

Calling all manufacturers: Show your love for the branded ingredients that help drive your sales.
July 12, 2024
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vote now for your favorite branded ingredients!


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IDing Early Food Adopters’ Top Food Curiosities

Curious Plot's 2024 Consumer Curiosity Report provides an analysis of consumers nationwide to identify food trends for 2025.
July 11, 2024
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Take a look at the health benefits driving food sales.


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U.S. Hemp Roundtable Sounds Alarm on Efforts in NJ to Ban the Retail Sale of Full-Spectrum Hemp Products

July 9, 2024
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

If enacted, this bill "would reduce economic opportunities for hemp farmers and businesses and destroy New Jersey’s hemp industry." 


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Mosh Protein Bars Now Feature the Nootropic Cognizin

July 8, 2024
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

MOSH announced the launch of a new formulation of their protein bars featuring the science-backed ingredient Cognizin.


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In Memoriam: Nagabhushanam Kalyanam Ph.D., Sami-Sabinsa Group

Dr. Kalyanam's research talents and dedication helped fuel Sami-Sabinsa Group's success.
June 27, 2024
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The Sami-Sabinsa Group shared the news of the sudden passing of Dr. Kalyanam, Ph.D., at the age of 74.


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2024 MAHO Expo is Sold Out!

MAHO says this is the only industry trade association in the Midwest that caters to the ideals and sustainability of the independent retail segment of the Natural Products Industry.
June 24, 2024
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Summer Splash” Convention & MAHO Expo, taking place July 26-28, focuses on the Independent Brick & Mortar Retailer.


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Research Updates: Sleep, Mood, Digestive Support & More

Get the latest science overviews from companies in the natural products industry, including Pharmako, NXT USA, Gnosis by Lesaffre, and other ingredient suppliers.
June 19, 2024
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest science on their branded ingredients to support wellbeing.


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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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