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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 Industry News Briefs: TSI, Cargill, Natural Grocers, & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!
August 3, 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 Industry News Briefs: ADM, PhytoGaia, CHPA, & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!
July 27, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

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


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Going for the Gold in Active Nutrition

ADM spotlights nutrition strategies to reach peak performance levels.
July 26, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Gold? Silver? Or bronze? ADM spotlights active nutrition trends that fuel success.


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Kroger and Albertsons Merger Temporarily Blocked

WholeFoods Merchandising Editor Jay Jacobowitz, President and Founder of Retail Insights, puts the issue into perspective.
July 25, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

A Colorado District Court ruling will heavily impact the fate of the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.


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Spotlight on Astaxanthin

Discover the secrets of this powerful antioxidant.
July 25, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Find out why astaxanthin is trending.


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Growing Strong: The Children's Health Market

Well-informed parents are shaping the trends for 2024 and beyond.
July 25, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

When it comes to selecting the health-promoting products for their kids, parents are conducting their own research to determine what works best.


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August 2024 People News

Who is moving up and who is moving on in the natural products industry? Get updated on the latest!
July 24, 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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"Store Brands Phenomenon" Sweeping Retail

Find out what categories are seeing the most private label growth.
July 24, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Recent data shows sales of store brands could break records by year's end.


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AIDP's Keragen-IV Receives Additional Scientific Backing

New research shows its effects on hair and skin health.
July 23, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The supplement is a viable beauty from within solution to a growing consumer concern.


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Natural Products Industry News Briefs: Lycored, Sabinsa, NOW, & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!
July 22, 2024
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

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