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.

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Conagen Releases Sweetness Enhancers for Sugar Reduction

August 10, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Conagen has released a portfolio of natural sweetness enhancers for taste modification in sugar reduction solutions for food and beverages. The sweetness enhancers are designed with precision fermentation technology, which the company says is a clean and sustainable method. Conagen’s sweetness enhancers belong to a group of natural product molecules...

Chinova Bioworks Launches Natural Preservation Ingredient

August 10, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Chinova Bioworks has announced the launch of Mycobrio, a dual functioning mushroom-derived fining agent and natural preservation ingredient for alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Mycobrio is a natural liquid chitosan fiber extract derived from the stems of white button mushrooms. The ingredient is designed to replace synthetic and animal derived fining agents...

Luker Chocolate Releases No Sugar Chocolates

August 10, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Luker Chocolate has launched a new range of no sugar chocolates using erythritol and stevia as sweetener alternatives. The range includes erythritol & stevia 40% no-added sugar milk chocolate and erythritol & stevia 70% sugar-free dark chocolate. The range also includes a maltitol-sweetened option as well as allulose for specific markets. www.lukerchocolate.com ...

Weekly News Briefs: New Chapter, NJ Labs, and More

August 10, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

NJ Labs reports on FDA warning letters NJ Labs reported FDA warning letters that will be issued to companies that have failed to validate that their water systems consistently produced water suitable for its intended use. Water system suitability could pull the plug on the production of food, beverage, cosmetic, nutraceutical,...

Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle Releases Fall Favorite Flavors

August 5, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle is bringing back two fall favorites: Blondie Pumpkin Spice and Blondie Caramel Apple. These limited-edition flavors will be available as a limited release this September 2022 at retailers nationwide. Blondie Pumpkin Spice is a crisp brown sugar base with rich cream cheese chips and a sprinkle...

CHKP Foods Launches Plant-Based Yogurt

August 5, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

CHKP Foods is a new plant-based yogurt brand that makes chickpeas the star ingredient. It comes in four flavors: strawberry, vanilla, blueberry, and plain. The plain has 6 grams of protein per serving, while the other three each contain 5 grams of protein, per 5.3oz serving cup. The products are...

Insights on Adverse Event Reporting from the Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit

August 5, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—The 7th annual Dietary Supplements Regulatory Summit, held in Washington D.C. and virtually on July 21, 2022, hosted briefings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), toxicologists in the field, legal professionals, and more. Speakers dissected trends in the nutritional supplements market and educated on pressing issues for industry...

Survey: 66% of Consumers More Likely to Vote for Candidates Who Support Sustainability Initiatives

August 5, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—New findings from the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) suggest consumers interest in sustainability and plant-based continues to grow, and impacts their decisions and actions. The annual consumer research program report shows that in addition to interest in plant-based products, consumers are more favorable towards companies, farmers, and policymakers who are...

GIG Cares Fights Food Insecurity

August 5, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Auburn, WA—Due to rising inflation and major global crises, GIG Cares has reported an increase in demand for its food assistance program. This initiative, the Cutting Costs program, sends boxes of gluten-free food to food-insecure persons. To boost its efforts to access more funding, GIG Cares is hosting “A Night...

Tofurky Releases Plant-based Pepperoni

August 2, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Tofurky is releasing plant-based pepperoni. Tofurky pepperoni is dried and cured using the same process as traditional pepperoni. The spices and flavorings are concentrated to produce the distinctive pepperoni tanginess. These medallions are vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-, soy-, allergen- and cholesterol-free. http://www.tofurky.com/ ...