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.

NPA Stresses Value of Supplements to White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

September 23, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) reported that, for the first time since 1969, President Joe Biden is hosting the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This conference follows a series of meetings held in recent months during which White House officials strategized with nutrition and health experts. The goal: to end hunger and increase...

NPA Asks CA Public Health Director to Weigh Enforcement Challenges of Legislation Restricting Supplement Access

September 23, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods has reported, California bill AB-1341: Dietary supplements for weight loss and over-the-counter diet pills restricts access to dietary supplements and, in certain situations, requires a prescription to access these health products. The Natural Products Association (NPA) called the passage of the bill, which is awaiting the signature of California's governor “a...

Studies Investigate Probiotic Impact on COVID-19

September 16, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Three independent global studies showed positive reduction against COVID-19 and upper respiratory illnesses when consuming BLIS K12, according to a press release from Blis Technologies. The company released the three studies in a white paper to demonstrate the benefit of BLIS K12 for respiratory health for both adults and children, and...

Organic Groups Welcome USDA's Organic Transition Initiative

September 16, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington, D.C.—The launch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) $300 million Organic Transition Initiative takes real steps to build the next generation of organic producers and strengthen organic supply chains, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of OTA, said this is the largest single investment in...

Get Set for SupplySide West 2022 in Vegas

September 7, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Las Vegas, NV—From October 31 to November 4, 2022, natural products industry members will gather at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America (FiNA). The event focuses on the exploration, discovery, innovation, and marketing strategy around the development of finished consumer goods that drive...

AIDP Innovation Day 2022 Educates on Formulating the Next Generation of Products

September 7, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

City of Industry, CA—Innovation is the core of successful new products, and AIDP is constantly evaluating new products for innovative benefits. Once again, AIDP will be helping to educate the industry on opportunities at the AIDP Innovation Day 2022. At this free webinar, which is taking place on September 15,...

Health Care Cost Savings from the Targeted Use of Dietary Supplements 2022–2030

September 7, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington, D.C.—The CRN Foundation shared findings from its new economic report Supplements to Savings: U.S. Health Care Cost Savings from the Targeted Use of Dietary Supplements, 2022–2030. Key aspects of Supplement to Savings: It reveals only $59 billion in savings are currently being captured; It specifies the chronic diseases avoidable with...

CRN Offers Input on ODS Strategic Plan

September 7, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington, D.C.—Following a request for stakeholder input, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) submitted comments to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements’ (ODS) draft of the agency’s Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2022-2026. ODS asked stakeholders whether there are emerging health issues that ODS can help address, and to comment on any existing...

Submit Your Pick for the 2022 Person of the Year!

September 7, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

South Plainfield, NJ—Submissions are open for WholeFoods Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year, which we award to the person who made the most significant impact on the industry this past year. Previous winners include the independent retailers who have built the industry from the ground up, the frontline heroes who help support well-being...

Restless Legs Syndrome Study: Pycnogenol Helps Relieve & May Prevent Symptoms

September 7, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Hoboken, NJ—A new study has found a new option for those who suffer from disruptive leg sensations that are often missed and dismissed in diagnosis, according to a press release from Horphag Research. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) impacts nearly 10% of the U.S. population, the company shared. RLS also can lead to...