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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Emissions from Personal Care Products Equal Those from Cars

December 4, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) led a study measuring pollutants that found that personal care products emit harmful chemical vapors in enormous quantities, according to the NOAA's website. Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, or D5 Siloxane, is added to personal care products to give them a smooth, silky feeling. It’s in a...

Sprouts CEO Transitioning Out of the Company

December 4, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Phoenix, AZ—Sprouts Farmers Market announced that the company’s CEO, Amin Maredia, will transition away from the company on December 30, 2018, according to a press release. The release stated that Maredia intends to “pursue other interests.” He will remain temporarily available in an advisory capacity to assist with the transition.

Registration Is Now Open for the Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit

December 3, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—Registration is now open for the Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit (DSRS), taking place Tuesday, May 14, 2019, according to a press release made earlier today. The DSRS is an industry-wide event designed specifically for manufacturers, marketers, and regulators of dietary supplements in the regulatory and quality disciplines. It will...

Organic Grower Summit Chooses Recipient of Grower of the Year Award

December 3, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The Organic Grower Summit (OGS) announced that Thaddeus Barsotti of Farm Fresh To You will be this year’s recipient of the OGS’s Grower of the Year award, according to a statement made earlier today. Barsotti was selected based on his ongoing commitment and dedication to excellence in organic production and...

NestFresh Donates $10,000 to Feeding Tampa Bay for Hurricane Relief Efforts

November 30, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Denver, CO—NestFresh has donated $10,000 to Feeding Tampa Bay in response to the damage done by Hurricane Michael, according to a press release. Feeding Tampa Bay is part of the national Feeding America network. It provides food to hundreds of thousands of food insecure families in the ten-county area of...

Kraft Heinz to Acquire Primal Kitchen for $200 Million

November 30, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Chicago, IL--Kraft Heinz has agreed to purchase Primal Kitchen for around $200 million, according to Bloomberg News. Primal Kitchen is expected to generate about $50 million this year. It focuses primarily on condiments, sauces, and dressings, with growing product lines in healthy snacks. All of its products are in line...

BI Nutraceuticals Achieves ISO 17025 Certification for Quality Management

November 30, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Rancho Dominguez, CA—BI Nutraceuticals announced successful completion of its ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification in a press release yesterday morning. American Association for Laboratory Accreditation evaluated BI’s quality management system and testing procedures, and recognized the company for demonstrating technical competence in the field of biological testing. ISO 17025 is an internationally...

Tentative Deal Reached on Farm Bill

November 30, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Negotiators in Congress have struck a tentative deal on the Farm Bill. “We’re pleased to announce that we’ve reached an agreement in principle on the 2018 Farm Bill,” House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairmen Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Pat Roberts (R- Kan.) and Ranking Members Collin Peterson (D-Minn.)...

CVS Completes Acquisition of Aetna

November 28, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Woonsocket, RI—CVS completed their $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, CVS announced today in a press release. The combined company will use CVS pharmacies to make healthcare cheaper and more accessible to Aetna customers. Larry J. Merlo, CVS health president and chief executive officer, said: “Today marks the start of a...

Dr. Bronner's and Organic Valley Support Camp Fire Relief Efforts

November 28, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s, Organic Valley, and GrassRoots Alliance are working through the Grassroots Aid Partnership (GAP) to deliver food, toiletries, and aid to those affected by the Camp Fire in Northern California, according to a press release made by Dr. Bronner’s yesterday. GAP is partnering with the North State Food...