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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FDA Issues Warnings to Homeopathic Companies

April 1, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent four warning letters about violations of current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations to companies that produce homeopathic drug products, including King Bio Inc., Red Mountain Inc., Tec Laboratories Inc. and B. Jain Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., according to a news release. The...

Kemin's BetaVia Complete Shown to Reduce URTI Symptoms

April 1, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Des Moines, IA—In a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial on Kemin BetaVia Complete, a strain of Euglena gracilis, people using BetaVia Complete had 70% fewer upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms, nearly four fewer sick days and 10 fewer URTI symptom days over a 90-day period, according to a press release. The release...

Natural Food Preservatives Market Expected to Grow

April 1, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York, NY—The natural food preservatives market is expected to surpass a CAGR of 5% by the end of 2028 due to an increase in consumer concern about chemical-based food preservatives, according to a press release regarding findings by Persistence Market Research. The release says that fast-track lifestyles and urbanization have...

Deerland Prebiotic PreforPro Shown to Support Gut Microbiota

April 1, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Kennesaw, GA—Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes announced the publication of a clinical study of their prebiotic, PreforPro®, a bacteriophage (phage) cocktail, which supports gut microbiota and systemic markers, according to a press release. The study, titled “PHAGE study: Effects of Supplemental Bacteriophage Intake on Inflammation and Gut Microbiota in Healthy Adults,” was...

Study: Pycnogenol Can Help Relieve Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

April 1, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Hoboken, NJ—A new study shows that a topical patch form of Pycnogenol, a French maritime pine bark extract, can help relieve joint inflammation and discomfort associated with osteoarthritis, according to a press release. The study, titled "Pycnogenol®: supplementary management of symptomatic osteoarthritis with a patch. An observational registry study," by B.

2019 41st Annual Retailer Survey

March 30, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Jay Jacobowitz and Maggie Jaqua[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The last several months have brought change—both positive and, well, perhaps not so positive—to independent natural products retailers. During our latest survey period of July 2017 to June 2018, Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market was causing angst and competition from mass marketers was intensifying.

Lilly's Foods to Use 100% Recyclable Material for Packaging

March 29, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Portland, OR--Lilly’s Foods is leading a sustainable packaging initiative for all of their hummus and salsa products, making them out of 100% recyclable material, including the labels and tubs, according to a press release. The release states that Lilly’s made the decision to use only recyclable materials because of their...

Whole Kids Foundation Investing $1.2M in School Gardens

March 29, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Austin, TX—The nonprofit Whole Kids Foundation announced that they will be investing $1.2M for 602 garden grants that will be awarded to schools and school-garden organizations in an effort to support edible educational gardens, according to a press release. The release states that the $2,000 grants will be given out in...

Study: Nearly Half of Adults Willing to Explore CBD

March 29, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Chicago, IL—A new study by High Yield Insights on U.S. CBD consumers shows that about 40% of adults over the age of 21 are willing to explore CBD, according to a press release. The release states that this study is the first to evaluate the demand in interest of CBD...

Plant Based World Conference & Expo Announces Advisory Council

March 29, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York--The Plant Based World Conference & Expo (PBW) has announced a new PBW Advisory council made up of members representing retailers, distributors and brokers in the industry, according to a press release. This advisory council is set to ensure support and guidance to the industry as plant-based products continue to...