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In Memoriam: Dr. Hector L. Lopez, Center for Applied Health Sciences

December 16, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Hector L. Lopez Jr., MD, CSCS, FISSN, Principal/Scientific Advisor at The Center for Applied Health Sciences, passed away on November 25, 2022, at the age of 46. The Center for Applied Sciences announced the news on social media, sharing: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr.

In Memoriam: Michael Mercier Schoor, Essential Formulas Incorporated

November 28, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Essential Formulas Incorporated (EFI) and the Schoor family shared news of the passing of company Chairman and Founder, Michael Mercier Schoor. "Sadly, Michael developed brain cancer (glioblastoma) which he fought valiantly for nearly two years," the company said in an announcement on social media. "He passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022, surrounded by family. Michael...

In Memoriam: Howard Pollack, Rainbow Acres Natural Foods

October 26, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Rainbow Acres Natural Foods shared the news of the passing of Founder and President Howard Pollack. "Howard will forever be remembered for his generosity to the community and everyone he came into contact with," the Rainbow Acres and Pollack Families shared in a post on social media announcing his passing. "Some...

Remembering Dr. Richard Passwater

May 24, 2022

Heather Wainer and Heather Wainer, Publisher, WholeFoods Magazine

I was planning on writing the Publisher’s Letter this month on a very different topic, but life’s circumstances changed my plans. Last week was sandwiched by the loss of two great men who both had a major influence on my career. Saturday night I learned of the passing of Senator...

Remembering Dr. Richard Passwater, Natural Products Industry Pioneer

April 28, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Richard Albert Passwater, Ph.D., a pioneer of the natural products industry, passed away on April 28, 2022, at the age of 84. Dr. Passwater is fondly remembered by his colleagues, including the team at WholeFoods Magazine, where Dr. Passwater served as Science Editor for 36 years and wrote WholeFoods Magazine's...

Remembering Senator Orrin G. Hatch, Dietary Supplement Industry Champion

April 25, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah), who served in the Senate for seven terms before retiring in 2018, passed away on Saturday, April 23, at the age of 88. The New York Times reported that the cause was complications of a stroke suffered on April 15. The Hatch Foundation shared that Sen.

In Memoriam: Hollis Osborne, Founder of Stratum Nutrition

March 1, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Carthage, MO—Stratum Nutrition has announced the passing of Hollis Osborne, the company’s Founder. Osborne is survived by his wife, Nina Osborne; his four children, Holly Adams, Paul Osborne, Ron Osborne, and Karen Downs; 11 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. The funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022,...

In Memoriam: James Turner, Citizens for Health, 1940-2022

February 4, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, DC—James S. Turner, Esq., Chairman and President of Citizens for Health (CFH), passed away suddenly at his Washington, D.C. home on January 25, 2022, at the age of 81. CFH shared the news of Turner's passing, and highlighted his many contributions to the industry. Turner, who was one of...

In Memoriam: Organic Pioneer Carlos Cortes, Sr.; Academic Scholarship Created in His Honor

January 27, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

San Diego, CA—Organic tropical fruit grower and distributor Organics Unlimited announced the passing of organic banana pioneer Carlos Cortes, Sr., the farmer who commercially introduced organic bananas to the U.S. In 1974, Cortes founded the Mexican-American Fruit Company, better known as MexAm, and began marketing organic bananas, which Organics Unlimited...