Continue To Site >
Quicklinks
  • Ask Whole Foods Mag
  • Magazine Subscription
  • View Back Issues
  • Advertise
  • Education Center
  • Ashwagandha / Shatavari Experience
  • Naturally Informed
  • Move Nutrition
  • India-America Boardroom Series
Free Newsletter Subscription
Ask WholeFoods Mag
  • News
    • All News
    • In Case You Missed It
    • Breaking News
    • Grocery News
    • Dietary Supplements News
    • Supplier News
    • Health & Beauty Aid News
    • Green News
    • Research
  • Features
    • Supplements
    • Grocery
    • Health & Beauty Aids
    • Suppliers
  • Columns
    • Debates
    • Editorial
    • Good Health Reads
    • Happy Customer
    • Herb of the Month
    • Leadership Profiles
    • Legal Tips
    • Mentors
    • Merchandising Insights
    • Recipes
    • Naturally Informed Education
    • The Nutrition Mythbuster
    • Trade Secrets
    • Vitamin Connection
    • What's Selling
    • WholeFoods Blogs
  • Products
    • Dietary Supplements
    • Grocery Products
    • Gourmet Products
    • Health & Beauty Aid Products
    • New Product Reviews
      • 2021 Archives
      • 2019 Archives
      • 2018 Archives
    • Suppliers
  • Multimedia
    • Videos
    • Podcast
    • The Natural View
  • Directory
Ask WholeFoods Mag
  • Log In
  • Register
  • Log Out
  • My Account
Free Newsletter Subscription
Quicklinks
  • Ask Whole Foods Mag
  • Magazine Subscription
  • View Back Issues
  • Advertise
  • Education Center
  • Ashwagandha / Shatavari Experience
  • Naturally Informed
  • Move Nutrition
  • India-America Boardroom Series
Home » Authors » WholeFoods Magazine Staff
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

info@wfcinc.com
Articles

ARTICLES

Kombuchaad

GT's Kombucha Focuses on Unity

June 20, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Beverly Hills, CA — GT’s Kombucha, winner of a WholeFoods Magazine Natural Choice Award, has released its newest limited-edition flavor for the summer: Unity. The blend features notes of tart cherry, sweet coconut, and lemongrass and comes in a collectible bottle with a label portraying two hands — each representing...
Read More
Curcumin

Verdure Sciences Joins Global Curcumin Association

June 20, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Spring, TX — The Global Curcumin Association (GCA) has a new founding board member. It’s Noblesville, IN-based Verdure Sciences, developer of Longvida Optimized Curcumin. "Verdure is a key player in the curcumin category and their leadership will help guide the association's key initiatives surrounding category quality, science and intellectual property protection," said...
Read More
Grilling2

Mintel Highlights Summer Food and Beverage Trends

June 19, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Mintel has just released its “2018 Summer Food and Drink Trends” highlighting four to watch out for this summer. The first is very important for the summer months: barbecue, more specifically, vegan barbecue. Gone are the days when hosts struggle to accommodate their plant-based friends or vegans and vegetarians leave...
Read More
Senpa logos r tm 7 27 17 blue e1529354254276

SENPA, Inc. Expands Southwest Education

June 18, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
New Port Richey, FL – The Board of Directors of SENPA, Inc. a non-profit trade association, is expanding its educational offerings in the Southwest area including the first Strategies for Success Road Show to be held August 5 in Houston, TX and production of a tabletop buying show SOHO Healthfest...
Read More
Fda fsma

FDA OKs Eight Fibers for Nutrition Facts Label

June 14, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued guidance adding eight new fibers eligible to be counted by food manufacturers when calculating total fiber per serving on the new Nutrition Facts label. The eight new fibers are: mixed plant cell wall fibers (a broad category that includes fibers like...
Read More
Nem2

Retailer Toolkit: NEM® 3X Joint Defense

June 14, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Sponsored by Statum Nutrition, this Retailer Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to help you education you customers about the benefits of NEM® Eggshell Membrane and the brands that utilize it in their products.
Read More
Gettyimages 825329888

Listen: Hemp, Cannabinoids and Change

June 14, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Managing editor Sebastian Krawiec discusses the rapidly scaling market for hemp-based products, the state of the Farm Bill, and other topics addressed in his June 2018 cover story for WholeFoods Magazine. Editor-in-Chief Laurie Petersen shares what she saw at the Cannabis World Congress and Exhibition at the Javits Center in...
Read More
Nowcorporateresized

Is the Supplement Industry Regulated? | Celebrating 50 Years of Advocacy (Paid Content)

June 13, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/6oehMGBWPvo"][/vc_column][/vc_row]   This video was paid for and provided by NOW Foods.
Read More
Img 8027

Cambridge Naturals Is Growing and Forbes Notices

June 13, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Natural health store Cambridge Naturals (MA) was recognized in Forbes as one of The Best Small Companies of 2018. The store was founded by Michael Kanter and Elizabeth Stagl and is now managed by their daughter Emily and her husband Caleb Dean. It currently has 24 employees and drew attention...
Read More
Hemp farm2

Farm Bill Passes Senate Agriculture Committee

June 13, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
The Farm Bill has passed the Senate Agriculture Committee with a 20-1 vote, with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) being the sole "no" vote after his amendment was not attached to the proposed bill. The bill will now move to a vote on the Senate floor, but Grassley may yet attempt...
Read More
View All Articles by WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Recommended For You
Latest Publication
Screenshot_2026-05-26_at_7.47.16_AM.jpg
June/July 2026
CovAcNut26.jpg
2026 Deep Dive Active Nutrition Market
CovHeart.jpg
2026 Deep Dive Cardiovascular Health
Screenshot_2026-04-16_at_11.51.39_AM.png
May 2026
Most Popular
  • DOP Venkat8707T01.JPG

    KSM-66 Ashwagandha/Shatavari Experience: Explore Shatavari

    By WholeFoods Magazine Contributor
    June 9, 2026
  • Research-Innovation-GettyImages-2228817853.jpg

    Research Updates: Pet Longevity, Metabolic Health, Stress Relief & More

    By WholeFoods Magazine Staff
    June 11, 2026
  • GettyImages-1356683353.jpg

    In Memoriam: John James Mastel Sr., Founder of Mastel's Health Foods

    By Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine
    June 9, 2026

WholeFoods Magazine is your one-stop resource for health and nutrition articles. We provide important information regarding industry news, research, and trends.

The Magazine

  • Current Issue
  • Subscribe
  • Renew
  • Change of Address

Information

  • Source Directory
  • Helpful Resources
  • Job Finder

About Us

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise

Social

NOTE: WholeFoods Magazine is a business-to-business publication. Information on this site should not be considered medical advice or a way to diagnose or treat any disease or illness. Always seek the advice of a medical professional before making lifestyle changes, including taking a dietary supplement. The opinions expressed by contributors and experts quoted in articles are not necessarily those of the publisher or editors of WholeFoods.

© Copyright 2026 WFC, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms