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Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Maggie Jaqua is the Content Director of WholeFoods Magazine, dedicated to informing and educating the Natural Products Industry. Jaqua is also the Editorial Director for Naturally Informed educational conferences, and Co-Host of The Natural View podcast, available on YouTube, iTunes, and Spotify. Jaqua has been reporting on health and nutrition topics for more than 25 years, in both mainstream consumer media at First for Women and Woman's World magazines, and in business-to-business media serving the natural products industry.
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2026 48th Annual Retailer Survey

Inside the realities of independent natural retail: challenges, momentum, and what lies ahead.
February 23, 2026
Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights and Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Overall year-over-year growth for all survey respondents was a robust 6.1% increase.


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Independent Retailers Sound Off

The state of independent natural retail, in their own words.
February 22, 2026
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Independent natural products retailers reflect on the state of business.


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48th Annual Retailer Survey–Advance Look

Thank you for participating in WholeFoods Magazine's 2026 Retailer Survey. To show our gratitude, here is your advance look at key findings from the survey.
February 18, 2026
Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights and Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Thank you for participating in WholeFoods Magazine's 2026 Retailer Survey. To show our gratitude, here is your advance look at key findings from the survey.


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Industry Rallies Behind Federal Preemption Bill for Dietary Supplements

The legislation aims to protect consumers from confusing and misleading warnings, reduces unnecessary compliance costs, and allows industry to operate under one clear, nationwide standard.
February 6, 2026
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act is designed to protect consumer health and rein in burdensome state overregulation.


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Natural Products Association Announces 2026 Fly-In Day

Manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and other stakeholders in the dietary supplement industry will gather to help shape policies through in-person meetings with members of Congress and their staff.
December 16, 2025
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

The annual event, which is a centerpiece of the NPA advocacy program, creates an opportunity for attendees to advocate to protect their industry and customers, helping to shape policies through in-person meetings with members of Congress and their staff. 


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Making a Difference, Paying it Forward

“It’s inspiring to see how far we’ve come and to see so many strong women leading.”
November 19, 2025
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Celebrating the leaders who uplift others, champion gender equity, and shape the future of our industry.


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NOW Testing of St. John’s Wort Sold on Amazon Shows "Widespread Failure"

The company says the findings indicate both use of incorrect test methods and low-quality products.
November 11, 2025
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

NOW has shared the latest results from its industry quality testing program of dietary supplements, which investigates unfamiliar brands sold on online in an effort to raise awareness on low-quality products.


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High Levels of Lead in Protein Powder? Setting the Record Straight

CRN and NPA call out questionable findings that raised concerns about lead levels in protein powders.
October 15, 2025
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

"Consumer Reports is using scare headlines to undermine the credibility of a $70 billion+ industry built on transparency, safety and science,” said NPA's Dr. Daniel Fabricant.


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Raw Materials Update: 50+ to Know Now

Branded ingredient suppliers identify the most in-demand ingredients and shine a light on their science-backed offerings to fuel dietary supplement innovation in 2026.
September 26, 2025
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

From plant-based clean-label ingredients to innovative delivery formats, discover the latest breakthroughs in nutraceutical formulations that boost bioavailability and quality!


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Excellence in Action! Celebrating Brands and Branded Ingredients

Celebrate the winners of WholeFoods Magazine's Natural Choice Awards, plus get the insights that will help you achieve even greater success in 2026!
September 26, 2025
Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

There’s so much excellence to celebrate in the natural products industry! Check out the winners of the 2025 Natural Choice Awards, and much more!     


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