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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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Modernoats

Gluten-Free Oatmeal

December 19, 2014
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

modern oatsModern Oats is now available in six gourmet flavors. The oatmeal, which includes whole grains, seeds, nuts and fruit, is prepared in its convenient cup container by adding hot water and waiting three minutes. These Non-GMO Project Verified products are a good source of fiber and protein, says the company.


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Grocery Briefs: January 2015

December 19, 2014
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) submitted two petitions to the National Organic Program based on feedback from its members. OTA wants changes to the National List of substances allowed in organic. Specifically, the group asked for current rules that allow natural flavors in organic products to be revised so...
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Though Many Call it a Fad, Gluten Free Is Growing

December 18, 2014
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Chicago, IL—Since 2012, sales in the gluten-free (GF) food market have shot up 63%, according to a new report from Mintel called Gluten-Free Foods - US - September 2014. Yet a large number of consumers are skeptical of GF’s staying power, as the new report also found that 44% agreed...
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NewsBriefs: January 2015

December 18, 2014
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
The Council for Responsible Nutrition of Washington, D.C., now has free searchable online data of 300 FDA Warning Letters sent to dietary supplement companies January 2008–August 2014. The Natural Products Association (NPA) of Washington, D.C., welcomed more than 40 new members, which joined in September and October and 11...
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Oregon GMO Labeling Recount Doesn’t Change Outcome

December 18, 2014
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Portland, OR—The vote on Measure 92 in Oregon’s November election, which would have required special labeling for genetically modified foods, was close enough to trigger a recount. But despite the glimmer of hope that recount provided to supporters of the measure and a last ditch lawsuit, the recount came up...
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People News: January 2015

December 18, 2014
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Sharon Peek joined Novel Ingredient Services of West Caldwell, NJ, as vice president of manufacturing innovation. NBTY, Inc. of Ronkonkoma, NY, appointed Brian Wynne as president of NBTY Americas, and CEO of United States Nutrition, Inc. Rick Sharpee, Ph.D., is now the president of the Natural Health Research Institute...
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What's Selling: January 2015

December 18, 2014
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

This month's best sellers.


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Supplement Maker FoodState Acquired By Pharmavite

December 18, 2014
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Northridge, CA—Pharmavite, one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements, has just acquired FoodState Inc.FoodState offers whole food supplements under its MegaFood and Innate Response brands. MegaFood, the company’s flagship brand and the first to handcraft vitamins from farm-fresh whole foods, has recently experienced a large...
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Low-Glycemic Diets May Not Improve Heart Health, Says Study

December 17, 2014
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
A new study of overweight and obese people has shown little difference in impact between low-glycemic and high-glycemic diets for improving cardiovascular health and lowering diabetes risk. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, this study was designed to test whether foods with a low-glycemic index can improve...
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A New Senate Leader for Supplements: Martin Heinrich

December 16, 2014
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Washington, D.C.—Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) recognized Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) as a new leader in the Senate for protecting access to dietary supplements. Heinrich’s taking on this role was communicated in a meeting with all three senators as well as representatives from several dietary supplement trade...
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