WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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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Lycored Celebrates Fourth Annual Heart & Soil Day with Pothole Gardens

September 27, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Secaucus, NJ—Lycored celebrated the fourth annual Heart & Soil Day worldwide on September 26, according to a press release. Lycored celebrates each year by seeking out new ways to appreciate the natural world and shower communities in love. Rony Patishi-Chillim, CEO of Lycored, said in the release: “This year’s theme...

Hemp Study Finds 328% Increase in U.S. Hemp Cultivation Acreage

September 27, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington—New Frontier Data, in collaboration with Vote Hemp, released The U.S. Hemp Market: 2019 State Rankings, a report examining the current state of hemp cultivation in the United States. Giadha Aguirre de Carcer, CEO and Founder of New Frontier Data, summarized the findings in a press release: “The 29 U.S.

House of Representatives Voted to Allow Banks to Provide Services to CBD Companies

September 27, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House of Representatives voted to allow financial institutions the opportunity to provide services, including extending credit, to CBD-related businesses, according to a press release from the Natural Products Association (NPA). NPA worked with Rep. Andy Barr (R-MD) to include language in the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking...

Study: Diet Useful, Safe for Children with GI Problems

September 27, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Otago, New Zealand—The low-FODMAP diet is a useful treatment in children with gastrointestinal problems, according to new research from the University of Otago. The researchers performed a clinical review of 29 children from Christchurch Public Hospital between the ages of 4 and 17 who were following the low-FODMAP diet. 92%...

Organic Corn and Soy to See Decline in Crop Area, Report Suggests

September 26, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Silver Spring, MD—Organic farmers in the U.S. Corn Belt are expecting a decrease in this year’s corn and soy harvest thanks to a tough 2019, according to the September Monthly Market Update from Mercaris. While overall harvested organic field crop acres will see a 7% increase over last year, the...

Hot Product: Shampoo Bar

September 26, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION This is our newest addition to our unique, high-quality shampoo bars. It is one of six 100% NonDetergent shampoo bars that we offer and has the wonderful combination of two fabulous natural oils. Coconut Oil offers luxurious moisturizing qualities while Argan Oil makes your hair softer, silkier...

Hot Product: Tinted Mineral Sunscreen

September 26, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION LADY FACE TINTED MINERAL SUNSCREEN (SPF 40) by Earth Mama Organics $14.99 Lady Face is a lightweight tinted mineral sunscreen stick in two sheer, blendable shades: Light/Medium, and Medium/Dark. But really, it’s a clean, certified organic beauty product that makes daily sunscreen application super easy. Think of...

Hot Product: Pet Health

September 26, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION How do you like our new look? Ark Naturals has a brilliant new logo – and clever new packaging to match. The original logo is retired, but you might see it pop up in a throw-back themed promotion or on nostalgic apparel. The cleaner, more attractive package...

Hot Product: Pet CBD

September 26, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Innovet Pet CBD therapeutic oils and hemp treats may offer some relief for pets with situational anxiety and arthritis.* Its PurCBD oil is made with organic Non-GMO full spectrum hemp extract and hemp seed oil which offers hundreds of phytocompounds that may help promote general well-being.* Available in different dosages, it is suitable...

Hot Product: Real Mushroom Supplements

September 26, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION MyPure are 100% certified organic, non-GMO, whole fruiting body mushrooms—exactly what‘s been used for thousands of years in holistic health systems in Asia. MyPure are REAL mushrooms that are part of the basidiomycete organism that grows above ground. The R.A.W. and C.L.E.A.N. certified MyPure line includes Maitake,...