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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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Amazon Quarterly Sales Up 39% to $52.9B

July 26, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Seattle, WA — The focus was on Alexa Voice as second quarter net sales for Amazon.com increased 39% to $52.9 billion in the second quarter, compared with $38 billion in second quarter 2017. Excluding the $760 million favorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter, net...
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UNFI to Buy Supervalu for $2.9 Billion

July 26, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) and Supervalu Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which UNFI will acquire Supervalu for $32.50 per share in cash, or approximately $2.9 billion, including the assumption of outstanding debt and liabilities. “This transaction accelerates UNFI’s ‘Build out the Store’ growth strategy...
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September National Palm Done Right Month

July 24, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Boulder, CO-- September 2018 has been set as the first annual National Palm Done Right Month, bringing together consumers, manufacturers and retailers for the initiative. The educational platform Palm Done Right™ (PDR) has a goal to change how palm oil is produced and the conversation around this topic. The choices manufacturers and consumers...
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Sprouts Renews KeHe Distribution Partnership Through 2025

July 24, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Naperville, IL — KeHE Distributors, LLC has renewed its agreement with Sprouts Farmers Market as its primary distribution partner for natural, organic and fresh products through the year 2025. “Sprouts is one of the fastest growing, most forward thinking and efficient merchants in the country, and we are honored they have...
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Vitamin Shoppe Names Omnichannel Exec Sharon Leite CEO

July 23, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Secaucus, NJ – The struggling Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. has named Sharon M. Leite, Godiva Chocolatier President/N.A. its new CEO, effective Aug. 27.  She will also become a member of the Board of Directors. [caption id="attachment_59777" align="alignright" width="255"] Sharon Leite[/caption] "Sharon's broad experience and impressive track record makes her an ideal...
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CV Sciences' Plus CBD Store Count Grows, Applies for Nasdaq Listing

July 23, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Las Vegas, NV — The number of stores carrying CV Sciences' flagship hemp CBD brand PlusCBD Oil has grown 11.1% in the past quarter, the company announced, as it seeks to upgrade to the Nasdaq making its stock more attractive. "Our retail channel expansion, along with increased industry forecasts of...
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August 2018

July 23, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Digital Issue Editorial What's Selling Tip of the Month Product Profile: Bluebonnet Nutrition Corp. Product Profile: Soft Gel Technologies, Inc. Company Profiles Kid's Health: Getting That Head Start Editorial Series on Generational Selling: Millennials Boning Up for Density and Strength Adventurous Home Cooks Want Quality Flavors and Ingredients Supplement...
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What's Selling: August 2018

July 23, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
What’s Selling is a monthly review of the best-selling products determined from unit sales at six natural products stores rotated from a base of selected stores. The intention is to provide indications of sales trends.
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Supplier Briefs: August 2018

July 19, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Functional ingredients manufacturer BENEO held an open house recently for its North American Application Center in Parsippany, NJ. The 3,000 square foot facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to test formulation aspects of its functional ingredients, including fiber enrichment, sugar or fat replacement, as well as taste and texture improvements.
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Entrepreneur Anthony Zolezzi Named Twinlab CEO

July 19, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Boca Raton, FL — Entrepreneur Anthony Zolezzi is new CEO of Twinlab Consolidated Holdings, succeeding Naomi Whittel. His website touts "Unconventional Change for Optimistic Leaders," which could be just what the doctor ordered for the 50-year-old company. "Anthony is a proven leader and innovator in the natural products industry," said...
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