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Natural Products News Briefs: GPA, OmniActive, PLT, Sprouts & More

What's new in natural? Catch up on the latest!

August 4, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

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

KSM-66®: Certifiably the Best Ashwagandha

With 43 certifications (and more to come), KSM-66 Ashwagandha delivers high quality, root-only extract. Their commitment to assuring high-quality assurance standards and practices make them a leading manufacturer in the ashwagandha market.

August 23, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

In this PDF, learn about KSM-66's commitment to high-quality standards and practices and how this has made them a leading manufacturer of ashwagandha.

The 10-Step Plan to Successfully Transition to a New Supplement Contract Manufacturer

August 22, 2023

Patrick Brueggman

Switching supplement contract manufacturers can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth transition and maintain product quality.

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Strategic Planning and a Path to a Sustainable Future

June 30, 2023

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

The Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has always prioritized strategic planning; our focus lies in identifying the key issues that act as standard bearers within our supply chain. By delving deep into these concerns, we uncover underlying threats and forge new pathways to achieve different outcomes.

GRMA Authorizes NSF to Provide GMP Certification Services to Members

March 23, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Ann Arbor, MI—NSF International (NSF) announced that it has been authorized by the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) to audit and certify GRMA members to the NSF/ANSI 455 GMP standards. The certification program is available to GRMA members manufacturing dietary supplements, cosmetics/personal care products and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. NSF said...

Deerland Facilities Receive "Milestone" Certification

December 10, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Kennesaw, GA—Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes is expanding its list of GMP certifications with the addition of Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Certification at its Kennesaw, GA facilities, according to a press release. TGA certification represents that Deerland has demonstrated GMP management practices and systems in compliance with the standards established...

AHPA Launches GACP-GMP Assessment Tools Program

August 9, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has developed and launched free assessment tools to be used in conjunction with its recently released Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Botanical Materials. According to the AHPA website, the guidance and assessment tools are to serve as...

Making Natural: Choosing the Right Probiotic

August 9, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/_-1RI8oaspg" align="center" title="Choosing the Right Probiotic"][vc_column_text]Dr. Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RD discusses what to look for when choosing a probiotic and Maria Mendres, NOW QR Microbiology Lab Supervisor describes how NOW Foods tests the quality and safety of its probiotics. *Sponsored by NOW Foods[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...