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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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FDA Proposes Risk-Based Enforcement on Homeopathy

December 19, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The U.S. Food and Drug Admininstration (FDA) has proposed a new risk-based enforcement approach to drugs labeled as homeopathic. Many homeopathic treatments are being marketed as remedies for serious diseases and conditions when there is no actual proof the products provide clinical benefits, FDA says. Certain homeopathic-labeled products do not...

People News: January 2018

December 19, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Christina Minardi was promoted to EVP of operations at Whole Foods Market, where she will co-lead the retailer’s integration with Amazon, reimagining the customer experience and driving ecommerce initiatives. She will also expand her responsibility for store and regional programs to four regions. Previously, Minardi oversaw 40 stores in three...

Trump Administration Plans to Withdraw Organic Egg Regulations

December 18, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C. — The Trump Administration is proposing to withdraw final ruling on regulations that would require organic egg factories to provide their hens with outdoor space to graze, NPR reports. The proposed Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP), which fall with the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Agriculture,...

ABC Issues Botanical Adulterants Report on Cranberry

December 18, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Cranberry is one of the most popular herbal dietary supplements on the U.S. market, and is most often used for preventing and treating recurrent urinary tract infections. Currently, there are a variety of cranberry supplements on the market, and it is important to understand the compositional differences. The supplements are...

Hershey Amplifies its Snack Appeal for $1.6 Billion

December 18, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Hershey, PA — The Hershey Co. announced it will acquire all outstanding shares of better-for-you snack maker Amplify Snack Brands in a $1.6 billion deal, through which it also assumes nearly $600 million in Amplify debt. “The acquisition of Amplify and its product portfolio is an important step in our...

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SENPA Labels SOHO EXPO a Success

December 13, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New Port Richey, FL - Some 2,900 independent retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, and nutritional counselors attended the 46th annual SOHO EXPO, Nov. 30 - Dec. 3 produced by SENPA. “This by far was one of the most high energy shows I’ve experienced," said SOHO Expo Executive Director Carylene Walker. Attendees experienced...

Frutarom Health Acquires AB-Fortis Technology

December 13, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Frutarom Health, a subsidiary of Frutarom Industries Ltd,. has acquired a patent-protected micro-encapsulation technology of AB-Fortis that enables delivery of iron with increased biological absorption. The system helps consumers avoid the common negative aspects and side effects of iron supplements, including metallic aftertaste, dental darkening, gastrointestinal upset and nausea, according...

Indiana Gives Mixed Messages on CBD

December 11, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Indianapolis, IN — According to IndyStar, Indiana Attorney General (AG) Curtis Hill declared that cannabidiol (CBD) oil is illegal to sell or own in the state, following a great a deal of confusion about CBD’s legal status that included raids of grocery stores and the arrest of a man with...

Ethnobotanist Jim Duke Passes at 88

December 11, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Ethnobotanist and a founding father of the American Botanical Council James A. Duke, PhD, 88, passed away at his home on Dec. 10. “He was a brilliant, dedicated, funny, and humble man, who earned the admiration, respect, and love of thousands of scientists and herbal enthusiasts,” said Mark Blumenthal, executive...

Nutritional Shelf-Labeling Found Effective in Canada

December 11, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Portland, ME -- Prominent display of nutritional information translates into higher sales and measurable nutritional benefits because customers make healthier food choices, according to research of stores that implemented the Guiding Stars nutritional guidance program. The article, "Consumers' Response to an On-Shelf Nutrition Labelling System in Supermarkets: Evidence to Inform...