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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Back to School, Minus Peanuts & Gluten

September 1, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

When: 1893. Where: Chicago World Fair. What: Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich is introduced. A fancy delicacy up until sliced bread was invented a decade later and PB&J became a common staple by the 1920’s. For a century, PB&J ruled America, dominating kids’ lunch bags (adults’ too). Then half the...

King Bio Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall

August 28, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Asheville, N.C. — While emphasizing that the company has received no reports of illness or injury, King Bio expanded its voluntary product recall to include all aqueous-based products for human and animal use due to possible microbial contamination. Distributors and retail customers are being notified by letter to make arrangements...

Hain Celestial's U.S. Sales Decline Depresses Results

August 28, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Lake Success, N.Y. — Hain Celestial Group reported a net loss of $69.9 million for the quarter ended June 30 and attributed it to the plans to sell its Hain Pure Protein product line. The company also reported it’s “highly pleased” with its search for a replacement CEO to company founder...

Illinois Legalizes Hemp Farming, Alabama Cracks Down on CBD

August 27, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The ambiguity surrounding the legalization of hemp and CBD continues with Illinois legalizing the farming of hemp and Alabama electing to crack down on CBD products. Gov. Bruce Rauner of Illinois on Aug. 25 signed the Industrial Hemp Act legalizing the farming of hemp. The act allows for its use...

King Bio Issues Voluntary Recall of Infant, Children's Products

August 22, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

This article was updated on Aug. 24 to reflect new dates for the recalled products (which had been wrong on the FDA website) and to incorporate a statement from Dr. Frank King. Asheville, NC — "Out of an abundance of caution," King Bio issued a voluntary nationwide consumer recall of...

Echinacea Part 1: Wild Crafting | NOW Path to Product Quality

August 22, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=O4z91hguKsM"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Celebrating 50 Years of Quality. From field to finished product, see how we prioritize quality at every step. In this first of three video series, follow NOW echinacea's path to product quality as the herb is wild crafted, cleaned and dried. This video was paid for and provided by NOW...

Pepsi's $3.2B SodaStream Deal Taps Healthy Drink Trend

August 22, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Purchase, NY — PepsiCo’s $3.2 billion acquisition of the Israeli-based seltzer maker SodaStream International continues its push into healthy beverages and also rides the wave of resistance to plastics in the wastestream. SodaStream's products, marketed as a healthy alternative to sugary sodas, fit Pepsi's goal of "making more nutritious products...

Independent Natural Retailers Get Educated at SENPA Road Show

August 21, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New Port Richey, FL — Independent natural retailers and their staff attended SENPA’s 4th Annual Strategies for Success Road Show from May - August in the host cities of Jacksonville, FL; Chattanooga, TN; Raleigh, NC, and Houston, TX. “It has been a summer of expansion, growth and exhilaration for the...

Cambridge Naturals Plans 4-Day Grand Opener

August 21, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Boston, MA – Cambridge Naturals opened its new location across the river in the Brighton neighborhood on Aug. 16 and is throwing a four-day party for the grand opening. The store was strategically placed in the Boston Landing complex, which gives it a built-in audience of health and wellness enthusiasts...

Walmart Comes on Strong in Grocery

August 21, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Bentonville, AR — Walmart posted its best quarterly grocery sales growth in nine years and will offer home delivery to about 40% of the country by the end of 2018. Total ecommerce sales also grew 40% for the quarter. The news came during the retailer’s quarterly earnings report in which...