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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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Tales from Around the Country

February 21, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Betsy’s Celebrates 25 Years On Jan. 27, Betsy’s Health Foods, with three locations in Houston, TX, and its environs, celebrated 25 years by offering a discount on 25 products — a different one each day. Unfortunately, before that, the store saw its [caption id="attachment_56472" align="alignright" width="311"] Betsy Billingslea and her...
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March 2018

February 20, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
March Digital Edition Editorial What's Selling Expo West Guide Tip of the Month 40th Annual Retailer Survey 2018 Retail Universe Tales from Around the Country Weight Management Condition Specific Skincare Merchandising Sensitive Foods Supplement Highlight: Ashwaghanda Vitamin Connection: IV Vitamin C and Cancer Research Product Profile: Lily of the...
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2018 40th Annual Natural Retailer Survey Overview

February 20, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
By Jay Jacobowitz and Laurie Petersen Sponsored by A record number of independent natural and organic products retailers responded to the WholeFoods Magazine 40th Annual Retailer Survey. Here are highlights of the results and you can see how your store stacks up against its peers. For this year’s survey, conducted...
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Merchandising Sensitive Foods

February 20, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Whether it’s foods that are gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free or meat-free, customers want to know where to find products to ensure the items in them are safe to eat. How you merchandise your store can help. “It pays to double-merchandise,” recommends Daniel Lohman, organic and CPG industry strategic advisor, particularly in...
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Product Profile: Lily of the Desert

February 20, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Aloe vera is not a newly discovered plant with newfound benefits. For thousands of years, aloe vera has been a trusted plant to help maintain good health and balanced digestion. The earliest-known record of aloe’s benefits showed up on 5,000 year-old Sumerian clay tablets extolling its digestive benefits. Cleopatra herself...
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Ashwagandha’s Supportive Powers

February 20, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Since ancient times, ashwagandha has been thought to be one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic healing. The word ashwagandha means “smell of horse,” referring to the distinct smell of the root. Many believe that the herb imparts the strength of a stallion. It is often prescribed by ayurvedic...
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Urologic Care

February 20, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Urologic care deals with the male and female urinary tract, including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urology also handles the male reproductive organs including the penis, testes, scrotum, and prostate (1). It is important to maintain good urologic health in order to avoid infections and diseases in these areas. Common...
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What's Selling: March 2018

February 20, 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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Albertsons Announces Acquisition of Remaining Rite Aid Stores

February 20, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Boise, ID and Camp Hill, PA. - Grocery chain Albertsons announced today it is expanding its retail pharmacy divisions by purchasing more than 2,500 Rite Aid stores. According to a company press release, the combined company is expected to serve more than 40 million U.S. customers per week at approximately 4,900...
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Condiments

February 20, 2018
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Mediterranean food brand Delicious & Sons provide USDA Certified Organic, all natural, non-GMO, gluten-free and certified vegan and vegetarian sauces, spreads and olive oils. Some options: Tomato & Porchini Mushroom Sauce, Spicy Black Olive Spread, Eggplant Spread, and Basil Pesto Genovese etc. www.deliciousandsons.com Published in WholeFoods Magazine March 2018...
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