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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Spirulina Literature Review Published

September 24, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Kailua-Kona, HI—The September issue of Nutra Foods published a lengthy article about the various health benefits of spirulina microalgae. The authors first compared the nutrient profile of spirulina versus other foods and noted that spirulina has 5100% more iron than spinach and 180% more calcium than whole milk. They went...

NPA Certifies First Home Care Ingredients

September 24, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

In February of this year, the Natural Products Association launched the Natural Home Care Standard and Certification program with the intent of giving its stamp of approval to natural cleaning products that adhered to certain strict standards.While NPA has already certified 13 finished products under this program (all Clorox...

Are Organic Strawberries More Nutritious?

September 24, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Watsonville, CA—A recent study published in PLoS One shows that organic strawberries have more antioxidants and vitamin C than their non-organic counterparts. The findings are based on a comparison of neighboring organic and non-organic farms in Watsonville, CA, where 40% of the state’s strawberry crop is produced. The study...

Virtual Tradeshow Draws Industry Members

September 23, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Phoenix, AZ—Industry companies extended virtual handshakes to retailers at the first Natural Products Marketplace Virtual Event, an online tradeshow organized by Virgo Publishing, based here. The tradeshow, held September 14–15, hosted about 25 exhibitor booths where attendees could read information about the company, request samples, review product information and...

Aged Garlic Extract: Useful Adjunct Therapy for Hypertension Patients

September 23, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

A recent study published in Maturitas science journal indicates that aged garlic extract lowers blood pressure in patients with treated, but uncontrolled, hypertension. The study examines 50 adult patients with uncontrolled hypertension currently taking conventional antihypertensive medications. Individuals were selected from two general practices in metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia. ...

Grocery Briefs (November 2010)

September 23, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Hain Celestial Group of Boulder, CO, will celebrate 25 years of making Earth’s Best “better for baby” products, by sponsoring Playdate Parties around the country. Parents who qualify will be given Earth's Best products samples coupons, valued at up to $90, and party planning tips to host a playdate...

Fundraising Partnership Brings Salad to School

September 23, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market is teaming up with Chef Ann Cooper to raise money for establishing salad bars in school cafeterias across the country. Cooper, known as the “Renegade Lunch Lady,” approached Whole Foods Market with the idea of raising money for the purpose of granting salad bar equipment...

Organic Coffee Sales Soar above Competition

September 23, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

At the fifth annual coffee-tasting event hosted in New York, NY by the Organic Coffee Collaboration, a market study was released showing that organic coffee sales have taken off in recent years—big time, and in spite of the trend for coffee in general. The market for organic coffee topped...

Cozy Up with Coenzyme Q10

September 20, 2010

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The saying, “you’re only as good as the company you keep” applies to people as much as it does to enzymes and their coenzyme support system. Coenzymes are organic molecules that link to enzymes, or protein, and help them accelerate chemical reactions and produce energy. Taking coenzyme Q10, or...