Five fiber sources you should know.Taking “fiber” isn’t as straightforward as shoppers may think. Your shelves are stocked with numerous different kinds and it’s your job to differentiate them all for shoppers. Here’s a primer on some of the main forms of fibers and what consumers need to know about...
The lowdown on trending culinary oils.Americans have a love–hate relationship with cooking oils. The right culinary oil can transform a so-so recipe into something that tastes amazing. But, a nagging voice in the back of our heads may still warn, “Stop, stop! Oil is bad.” Should we listen? The Fat...
The June sun has delivered scorching heat to this industry. Two early summer trips here at WholeFoods showed me, however, that there may be some important ways to beat the heat and let the industry shine through—if we take advantage. The Mighty AGs In mid-June, I attended the American Conference...
Exploring the many nutrients that support a healthy brain and mood. Stand outside on a clear night and gaze at the sky. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, you might see up to 4,500 stars. As bountiful as the stars in the skies may seem, the amount pales in comparison to...
The way human beings behave in groups is truly fascinating. For millennia, humans have lived together, eaten together, raised our young together and suffered losses together. As much as we may applaud individuality, as humans, we’re compelled to feel that there’s strength and comfort in numbers. That’s why it’s so...
How to build a strong foundation for bone strength. Fact or fiction: Bones are mainly “calcium sticks,” developed until the teen years and frozen until they become brittle from old age. No way! Set the record straight in your store with some basic education about how bones evolve throughout our...
Sink your teeth into the latest trends heating up the savory healthy indulgences category.Pizza, popcorn and jerky. Nope, it’s not a suggestion for tonight’s dinner, though it would make for an interesting combo! Together, they represent some of the hottest savory items in the healthy indulgences market. When considered as...
When I was a kid, I had this silly baton filled with clear water and sparkles. I loved to try holding it as straight as my five-year-old hands could manage and watch an inch-long air bubble make its way to the center like a level from the hardware store.
Welcome to the 2015 WholeFoods Magazine Source Directory, the largest and most comprehensive print/online directory of information in the natural products industry. The Source Directory—with 2,000+ listings of industry companies and organizations—is an invaluable reference tool that will help you find company information, key contacts, product offerings, brand names and...
The natural products industry is home to numerous family businesses. While many families love working together, friction can surface when several family members are involved in the business and everyone isn’t on the same page. Joseph Semprevivio, founder of Joseph’s Lite Cookies, started making and selling sugar-free ice cream as...
