With so many dedicated natural products retailers out there serving their communities and promoting wellness, trying to select just one to highlight as the Retailer of the Year is a challenge, and we need your help. Please share your nomination for the 2022 WholeFoods Magazine Retailer of the Year. If you know a retailer...
Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) shared the news that AHPA and the Natural Products Association (NPA) are among the 90+ organizations that co-signed a letter sent to President Jospeh Biden on July 1. At issue: The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA)...
Lycored will showcase a range of its super-stable red, orange, gold, and yellow hues and food ingredients at the IFT Expo in Chicago in July. Lycored offers sodium- and sugar-reduced products with cleaner ingredients. The company is showcasing its taste-enhancer, SANTE, at booth #S0625 with samples of plant-based meatballs. Lycored’s...
Integrative cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, M.D., best-selling author of Metabolic Cardiology, passed away on June 19, 2022, following a brief illness. Dr. Sinatra’s Team at Healthy Directions shared the news of his passing, and honored his legacy. "Dr. Stephen Sinatra was a true pioneer in integrative cardiology, combining the best of...
Industry experts discuss the need-to-know info that will help you educate your staff on all the latest in the microbiome market and meet your customers' needs so they get the health-promoting benefits they are after. Emerging Science and Sought-After Benefits Samantha Ford, MS, Director of Business Development, AIDP, Inc.: As...
Washington, D.C.—The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has determined there is “insufficient evidence” that taking multivitamins, paired supplements, or single supplements can help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer in otherwise healthy, non-pregnant adults. As WholeFoods Magazine reported, USPSTF specifically recommends against taking beta-carotene supplements. They also advise against vitamin E supplements,...
Washington, D.C.— In 2021, U.S. consumers spent close to $50 billion on vitamins and dietary supplements. That's according to a release from Northwestern University. But, Northwestern Medicine scientists say, there isn’t enough evidence that vitamins help prevent cardiovascular disease or cancer. And because of that, they concluded, vitamins are "a waste...
Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods Magazine previously reported, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released data regarding the use of melatonin in children. The study authors reported that: During 2012–2021, the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin increased 530% (a total of 260,435 ingestions reported) Pediatric hospitalizations and more serious outcomes...
Washington, D.C.—Pantry loading and supply shortages were a major issue during the pandemic, but the Organic Trade Association (OTA) reports that its latest Organic Industry Survey shows consumers returned to more stable, buy-as-you-need shopping patterns in 2021. Among the findings shared by OTA in a press release: Between 2020 and...
1) The hemp phytocannabinoids category has faced many challenges over the years. What are top challenges impacting the category in 2022, and what actions are needed? Rodney Butt, M.Sc., MBA. VP Strategic Solutions, Nutrasource: “The current regulatory environment represents the largest hurdle for companies marketing cannabinoid-containing products. The FDA has...
