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Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Richard Ortega is the Associate Editor at WholeFoods Magazine. He joined the WFC team in 2024 after his tenure with The Arena Group. He is an English major graduate from Baruch College and has over 10 years of Publishing industry experience. Email Richard at richardortega@wfcinc.com

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Natural Products Trend Report 2025

Contract manufacturers and private label experts reveal three key trends new in nutritional supplements and functional foods.
September 24, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

What is in store for the natural and organic space in 2025? We asked top experts to reveal their forecast.


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KISC My Health Reveals Special Guest to Kick off Fall Season

WholeFoods Magazine's own Heather Wainer stars in this week's episode.
September 24, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

WholeFoods Magazine's Heather Wainer joins the KISC My Health radio program for a one-on-one discussion.


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Natural Products News Briefs: GOED, Gencor, Gnosis, & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!
September 24, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.


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Natural Products News Briefs: CRN, PLMA, Vita Coco & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest
September 23, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.


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Herbal Supplements Sales Keep Growing

New market report shows sales continuing upward trend post pandemic.
September 17, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The American Botanical Council's report indicates herbal supplement sales increased in 2023 compared to 2022.


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Natural Products News Briefs: Natural Grocers, Prinova, CRN, & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!
September 14, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.


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Natural Products News Briefs: Natural Grocers, PLT, CRN, & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!
September 6, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.


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The Grocery Aisle

The Rise of the Plant-Forward Lifestyle

The growing consumer demand is fueling science, innovation...and bottom lines.
September 3, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

More consumers are seeking out products that are both good for them and good for the environment.


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Supplement Highlights

Spotlight on Black Seed Oil

Learn the many uses of this natural healer.
September 3, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The oil is extracted from the herb's seeds and has been sought out for thousands of years.


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September 2024 People News

Who is moving up and who is moving on in the natural products industry? Get updated on the latest!
September 3, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Get the scoop on the latest promotions, new hires, awards and honors in the natural products industry!


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