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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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New Research Shows Benefits of AGE for Inflammation in Obese Subjects

May 29, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
A new randomized placebo-controlled study examines the effects of aged garlic extract (AGE) on inflammation and immunity in obese individuals. Fifty-one obese subjects were randomly assigned to receive 3.6 g of AGE or placebo for six weeks. Their blood lipid and inflammatory markers were assessed at baseline and after six...
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Topix Pharmaceuticals Acquires DERMA E

May 29, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Amityville, NY — Topix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading provider of premium, micro-branded and branded skincare products, announces it acquired DERMA E, the eco-ethical skincare company. DERMA E, based in Simi Valley, CA, has for nearly 35 years, been providing natural, vegan and cruelty-free products to address a wide range of...
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PepsiCo Continues Healthy Snack Drive with Bare Foods

May 29, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Purchase, NY – PepsiCo will expand its “better for you” snack portfolio with the acquisition of Bare Foods, which makes baked fruit and vegetable snacks and will continue to operate independently from San Francisco. Terms were not disclosed. In announcing the deal recently, PepsiCo said since 2006, the percentage of...
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Organic Trade Association Launching New Fraud Deterrence Program

May 29, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Washington, D.C. - The Organic Trade Association (OTA) wants to prevent and detect fraud in the global organic industry. A year in the making, the OTA will launch the three month pilot program this June, according to an industry press release.  It is composed of 48 OTA members – called the...
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MaMa Jean’s Natural Market Named 2018 Retailer of the Year

May 25, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
South Plainfield, NJ — WholeFoods Magazine chose Springfield, MO-based MaMa Jean’s Natural Market as its 2018 Retailer of the Year. The women-owned MaMa Jean’s was established in 2002 by Susie Farbin and Diana Hicks. They named it after their mothers: “MaMa” Loweta Hicks and Jean Farbin, with the goal of...
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Gary Young, Founder of Young Living Essential Oils, Has Died

May 25, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Salt Lake City, UT - Gary Young, founder of Young Living Essential Oils, passed away peacefully on May 12th in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by his closest family and friends, due to complications resulting from a series of strokes.  He was 68. In a heartfelt, poetic tribute by his...
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Kroger Purchases Meal Kit Maker Home Chef for $200 Million

May 24, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Cincinnati, OH and Chicago, IL - Less than a week after announcing its plan to partner with and gain exclusive rights to Ocado, the U.K. robotics-automated online grocery fulfillment service, Kroger is making headlines again. This time, Kroger has announced its acquisition of Home Chef, one of the country's largest...
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Industry Stalwart Jeffrey Van Hecke Passes Away

May 23, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Dyer, IN — Long-time industry stalwart Jeffrey Van Hecke passed away suddenly on Monday, May 14 at the age of 52. Van Hecke spent 18 years as national sales manager of Yerba Prima until last year. Since then, he began his own venture with his business partner Peter Finkle called...
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Preview: Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements

May 23, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
The American Conference Institute in collaboration with the Council for Responsible Nutrition is hosting the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements which will be taking place at New York City in the Intercontinental Time Square from June 18-20. It is a time for transition for the industry with...
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Dr. Umar Jan Named Resident Director of Sabinsa Europe

May 22, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Langen, Germany — Sabinsa Corporation has named Dr. Umar Jan resident directory of Sabinsa Europe, GmbH. He has been working for the company the previous four years, as prokurist [sic] and technical sales manager, where he was responsible for scientific aspects of the sales department, describing Sabinsa’s portfolio of products...
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