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The New Line of Defense: Immune-Plus in 2026

Discover how the immunity space is getting stronger with a boost from AI-fueled research and innovation, multifunctional solutions, and more.

November 20, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Industry experts discuss the current state of the immune category, emerging research to note, and a look at what’s to come as we head into 2026.

Omega -3, -6, -9 Update

October 17, 2019

Julia Peterman

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Omegas don’t have quite the same surrounding excitement as some of the ingredients that have taken the market by storm in 2019—but that doesn’t mean they’re not in demand. Indeed, while some nutrients bubble to the top to become the trend of the year, omegas stand strong as the ingredient...

Even in Fishing Communities, Omega-3 Levels are Low

September 27, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Parsippany, NJ—Experts from MegaRed spent the summer talking to local residents in Newport, Rhode Island, a fishing community, and testing their Omega-3 Index (O3I). Their finding, according to a press release: the average O3I among 234 individuals was 5.2%, well below the optimal 8%. The release notes that this falls...

Sales of Omega-3s To Grow 5% by 2017

June 27, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Salt Lake City, UT—GOED (the Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3s) released a report about omega-3s on the global market in 2015. The group says these items accounted for $31.4 billion in sales worldwide, with 36% coming from Asia, 32% from North America and 26% from Europe. The Rest...

Planting Seeds in Omegas

June 9, 2016

Kaylynn Chiarello-Ebner

Shoppers know that eating fish and taking fish oil are great ways to get their omegas. But what about plant-based omegas? With interest in plant-based protein and sustainable food sources growing, consumers may be more interested than ever before in this growing market segment. Help your customers understand what makes...