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.

Gearing up for Natural Products Expo East 2022!

August 15, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Philadelphia, PA–Natural Products Expo East (NPEE) is heading back to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from September 28 to October 1, 2022. The event focuses on an in-person experience for product discovery, networking, and industry trend discussions. There are also online extensions for those who chose not to travel. The WholeFoods Magazine team will...

OrderDog Brings Smart Shelf Tags to its Retailer Clients at No Cost

August 12, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Flower Mound, TX—OrderDog announced that it has integrated Smart Shelf Tags into their shelf tag printing solutions. The leader in ordering, inventory, and point-of-sale solutions to retailers in the natural products industry will offer the service to retail clients at no additional cost.Smart Shelf Tags are retail shelf tags augmented...

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Cheers to 67 Years! Natural Grocers Celebrates Anniversary

August 12, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Lakewood, CO—It's time to celebrate! Natural Grocers is marking its 67th anniversary with a three-day celebration taking place August 18 to August 20. Customers will enjoy "Epic Savings" of up to 60% off 500+ products. Also on tap: $128,000 in prizes and giveaways. The History of Natural Grocers [caption id="attachment_91893" align="alignright" width="400"] Co-founder, Margaret Isely...

Education Opp! Reviva Labs & Palko Services One-on-One Virtual Tradeshow

August 12, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Haddonfield, NJ—Reviva Labs and Palko Services are making it easy for retailers to learn about new products—and score special promotions in the process. The two family-oriented organizations, which have done business together for nearly five decades, share similar core values and pride themselves on offering top-level customer service. During the pandemic,...

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Z Natural Foods Announces Organic IMMU-C for Immune Support

August 11, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Z Natural Foods IMMU-C is natural beverage mix designed to support a healthy immune system. IMMU-C contains Organic Turmeric Root, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Chaga Mushroom Extract, and Organic Red Reishi Mushroom, which the company says have traditionally been used to support healthy aging, circulation, digestion, and further supporting healthy immunity.

Buddha Teas adds Cranberry Comfort Blend and Echinacea Tea

August 1, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Buddha Teas is adding two new teas to its growing collection: Cranberry Comfort Blend and Echinacea Tea. Cranberry Comfort Blend is a zingy, floral blend of chamomile flowers and corn silk with the tartness of cranberry, hibiscus, and uva ursi. Chamomile helps promote relaxation, cranberry supports the urinary tract, hibiscus is...

FDA Issues Final Guidance on "Enforcement Discretion" of NAC

August 1, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

This article has been updated with comments from the industry. Washington, D.C.—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Guidance for Industry: Policy Regarding N-acetyl-L-cysteine. The guidance advises dietary supplement manufacturers, distributors, and other stakeholders of FDA's intent to exercise enforcement discretion with respect to the sale and distribution of certain...

NPA: Study on Adulterated Supplements "Reaffirms FDA’s Performance Failures Gaps"

July 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington, D.C.—As WholeFoods Magazine has reported, a new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA; vol. 328, no. 4) suggests that FDA warning letters are falling short when it comes to deterring bad actors from selling dietary supplements adulterated with novel and unapproved stimulants linked to serious...

AHPA to Address “Botanicals and Planet Earth, 2022" at 10th Botanical Congress

July 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is gearing up to host its 10th Botanical Congress virtually on August 16-17, 2022. This two-day virtual symposium, themed “Botanicals and Planet Earth, 2022,” will explore issues directly impacting companies and individuals conducting business in the botanical/herbal and dietary supplement industries. As this year...

U.S. Hemp Roundtable Urges Congress to Regulate CBD & Other Hemp-Derived Compounds in 2023 Farm Bill

July 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington D.C.—U.S. Hemp Roundtable Vice President and CEO of Kentucky-based Ecofibre, Eric Wang, and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles, testified at a Congressional hearing regarding "An Examination of the USDA’s Hemp Production Program." The purpose of the hearing was to explore opportunities to improve the current rules on hemp...