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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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Bloating? Low energy?

There’s a digestive enzyme for that.
March 26, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

While many brands have pivoted their R&D efforts to focus on ‘biotics offerings, enzymes are unsung heroes of the gut health renaissance. 


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April 2026 People News

Who is moving up and who is moving on in the natural products industry? Get updated on the latest!
March 26, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Who is moving up and who is moving on? Get updated on the latest new hires, plus awards and honors, in the natural products industry.


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NutrifyToday Launches Indo–CIS Trade Gateway in Tashkent

Sumflex goes global with a widely accessible platform.
March 25, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Take a look at how the Nutrify Today team is connecting global markets in the nutraceuticals space. 


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In Memoriam: Stan Watson, Co-founder of Vital Planet

The entrepreneur maintained one objective throughout his career: helping people live better lives.
March 21, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

A powerful force behind the scenes, Watson drove the business, products, and much of what Vital Planet was known for.


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Natural Products News Briefs: ThreoTech, Simple Mills, Standard Process & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!
March 18, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, mergers and more.


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In Memoriam: Raj Kumar Chopra, Chairman of Tishcon Corp.

A UNPA Lifetime Achievement Honoree, he will be remembered as an innovator and pioneer.
March 4, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Raj was esteemed for his groundbreaking development of a superior delivery system for Coenzyme Q10 and a patented Hydrosoluble formulation that still helps millions around the world today.


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Natural Products News Briefs: AIDP, SOHO Northeast, Vitamin Shoppe, RFI & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!
March 2, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, mergers and more.


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Nammex Counters Misinformation with Call to Action

The company filed a Citizen Petition requesting that FDA ensure dietary supplements and foods containing ingredients from fungi are properly labeled.
February 24, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Inconsistent use of fungal terminology in dietary supplements combined with misinformed marketing has led to confusion throughout the natural products industry and among consumers, Nammex maintains. 


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March 2026 People News

Who is moving up and who is moving on in the natural products industry? Get updated on the latest!
February 23, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Who is moving up and who is moving on? Get updated on the latest new hires, plus awards and honors, in the natural products industry.


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The New Fountain of Youth

Understanding how consumers are shifting away from the term lifespan and embracing the concept of healthspan.
February 22, 2026
Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

It’s no longer enough to celebrate reaching 100 years old; today’s consumers want to understand how well they can live to 100.


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