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 Applauds Senator Burr's Position Against Including Dietary Supplement Provisions in Package

July 25, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington, D.C.—The Natural Products Association (NPA) shared the news that Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) has introduced a clean reauthorization of FDA User Fee Programs that does not include controversial dietary supplement provisions. Senator Burr is the ranking member of the Senate HELP Committee and a central negotiator in the conference proceedings. Senator...

SPINS Partners with Naturally Network to Empower Emerging Natural Brands

July 25, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Chicago, IL—SPINS has partnered with Naturally Network to empower emerging small business brands in the natural products industry. Naturally Network, which emerged out of a growing regional need to support natural leaders on a national level, has more than 5,000 members and more than 20,000 entrepreneurs, natural and organic employees, suppliers, service...

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Study: Affron Saffron Fosters Better, More Enjoyable Athletic Performance

July 25, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Madrid—Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L.U., reported on the latest research on its affron natural saffron ingredient. In the clinical study: Affron improved enjoyment in sport active adults. In males, affron can help increase resilience to stress and anxiety by increasing the cardiac parasympathetic response that regulates post-exercise heart rate. Pharmactive noted...

M&A Update: Sirio Pharma to Acquire 80% Equity of Best Formulations

July 25, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

City of Industry, CA--Sirio Pharma Co., Ltd., and contract manufacturer Best Formulations, Inc., have entered into an agreement for Sirio to acquire 80% equity of Best. Founded in 1984, Best Formulations, manufactures for leading health and wellness brands in the U.S. “This is a significant milestone in Sirio’s strategy to establish a...

Article on GOED Clinical Study Database Methodology Published

July 25, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Salt Lake City, UT—GOED announced the publication of a peer-reviewed article highlighting the methodology behind the development of GOED’s Clinical Study Database (CSD). The article, Development of a novel database to review and assess the clinical effects of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, appears in Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids...

Study: PLT Ingredient Enhances Respiratory & Immune Support

July 25, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Morristown, NJ—A new clinical study conducted with the branded ingredient AlvioLife provides evidence in support of respiratory and immune health, as well as perceived immune function and well-being. The ingredient is manufactured by PLT innovation partner Laila Nutraceuticals. The research findings on immune support: PLT shared the results of the research, in which...

Nutritional Keys to Mentally Sharper & Stress-Free!

July 21, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Stressed, tired, foggy, and forgetful–that’s not how we want to spend our days. And increasingly, people are taking action to optimize their cognitive health. “Market research shows interest in cognitive health has grown steadily over the last decade,” says Sébastien Bornet, VP Global Sales & Marketing, Horphag Research. “That interest...

Soothing Next-Level Stress

July 21, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Young people today are facing alarming levels of stress. CDC data from the Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey (ABES) highlights just how serious this issue is. Some key findings from the survey, which was fielded from January to June 2021: 33.7% of high school students experienced poor mental health (stress, anxiety...

Weekly News Briefs: ADM, Indena, Gelita & More

July 20, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Indena spotlights research Indena presented its research in collaboration with the University of Camerino at a conference held by the university. The theme of the conference was the 30-year collaboration between the brand and institution. Research spanned the topics of cannabinoids, taxanes, and other plants. The projects released have brought innovation in research and...