“Every step we take to represent consumer and independent retailer interests is rewarding.” —Karen Howard Each year, WholeFoods Magazine recognizes an individual or a group that has made a significant impact on our industry. In 2022, we are shining a light on those who have taken a stand to...
1) The hemp phytocannabinoids category has faced many challenges over the years. What are top challenges impacting the category in 2022, and what actions are needed? Rodney Butt, M.Sc., MBA. VP Strategic Solutions, Nutrasource: “The current regulatory environment represents the largest hurdle for companies marketing cannabinoid-containing products. The FDA has...
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are eager to get back to “normal” life. That has meant a return to jam-packed schedules filled with ballgames and concerts, community gatherings, and nights out on the town with friends. But as much as people are relishing getting back to their...
WholeFoods: Congratulations on 25 years in business! Please tell us how AIDP got started. Lee: AIDP officially started in 1996. It all started with vitamin C. With the introduction of a friend, I became the sole representative of a vitamin C manufacturer in China. The manufacturer shut down later when...
Exercise legend Jack La Lanne once asserted, “I do it as a therapy. I do it as something to keep me alive. We all need a little discipline. Exercise is my discipline.” La Lanne was the original fitness guru for the “everyman and everywoman” and pioneered daily exercise at home...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From the growing desire to know where companies get their ingredients, to the desire for health transcending beauty, to the entrance of men into the consumer base, here are some ways product developers are responding to trends. Ingredients: From the Molecules Up Not all aloe is created equal; not all...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone wants to stay sharp. As individuals get on with age and experience forgetfulness, they often turn to supplements meant to support memory and other cognitive function. While that may be helpful, it’s always more effective to engage in healthy habits before those vulnerable years. Having a healthy diet and...
