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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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Cons bulletin 34

The Truth about Minerals

June 25, 2013
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Some of the most essential elements to our bodies’ natural chemistry are minerals. Eating the right amount of minerals through diet alone can be difficult, so it’s key to understand how and why supplementation can help. The Dirt Poor Facts Soil depletion is the leading cause of mineral deficiency...
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Tree of Life Name Dropped by KeHE

June 25, 2013
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Chicago, IL—At its annual Holiday Show, held here June 10–11, KeHE Distributors, LLC of Romeoville, IL, announced it is rebranding and dropping the name Tree of Life in its U.S. operations. President and CEO Brandon Barnholt stated that nothing in its day-to-day relationships with suppliers and retailers will change. But,...
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Supplier Briefs: July 2013

June 19, 2013
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
The Spices Board of India named Benny Antony its 2012 Innovator of the Year for his work developing high-absorption BCM-95 Curcumin. This ingredient is marketed by Dolcas Biotech of Chester, NJ. Fruit d’Or of Quebec, Canada, is in discussions with Rutgers University of New Brunswick, NJ to explore a...
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Grocery Briefs: July 2013

June 19, 2013
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Several high-profile acquisitions in the organic baby food market have taken place recently. The Hain Celestial Group, Melville, NY, acquired Ella’s Kitchen Group Limited, forming a new division under Hain Celestial US. Ella’s Kitchen manufactures and distributes premium organic baby food. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Yogurt...
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People News: July 2013

June 19, 2013
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Suzy Singh, a finalist on season two of FOX’s MasterChef, is now the new R&D Corporate Chef at NOW Foods of Bloomingdale, IL. Santa Monica, CA-based Jurlique has a new technical manager of global product development: Connie Lim. MyChelle Dermaceuticals of Louisville, CO hired Carisse Varr to be its...
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North American Herb & Spice Turns 15

June 19, 2013
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL—Wild oregano expert North American Herb & Spice, based here, is turning 15. Founded in 1999 by Judy Kay Gray, M.S., the company now offers over 200 unique product formulations sourced from fruits, herbs and spices from around the world. The company’s flagship products come from wild, handpicked...
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NewsBriefs: July 2013

June 19, 2013
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
derma e of Simi Valley, CA won the Healing Lifestyles & Spas 2013 Earth Day Beauty Awards’ Best Multipurpose Product Award for its new Skin, Hair and Nail Oil. Ontario, Canada-based Diva International partnered with New York City radio station KTU-FM to sponsor its annual KTUphoria concert on May...
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Homeopathy Sales Up, Says Mintel

June 19, 2013
WholeFoods Magazine Staff
Chicago, IL—Market research firm Mintel estimates that U.S. retail sales of homeopathic and herbal remedies increased 3% in 2012. Total sales from various channels were approximately $6.4 billion. This figure represents a climb of 16% in sales over the past five years, which is not predicted to slow any time...
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What's Selling: July 2013

June 18, 2013
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

This month's best sellers.


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Ad Index: July 2013

June 18, 2013
WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Alpha Packaging – www.alphap.com (see ad)
Alta Health Products, Inc. – www.altahealthproducts.com (see ad)
America’s Finest, Inc. – www.afisupplements.com (see ad)

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