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6 Takeaways from Expo West 2023

Natural and organic foods and beverages, nutritional supplements, branded ingredients, and more were on display, with industry members throughout the supply chain gathering to learn about the latest research and innovations.

April 12, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

More than 65,000 registered attendees and 3,000 exhibiting companies gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center March 7-11 for Natural Products Expo West. Natural and organic foods and beverages; clean beauty and home products; and nutritional supplements and ingredients were on display, with industry members throughout the supply chain gathering to learn about the latest research and innovations.

Survey Reveals Functional Food Preferences

June 30, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Beloit, WI—42% of consumers have increased purchases of functional foods during the pandemic, and 44% have purchased more dietary supplements, according to a survey from Kerry. John Quilter, Kerry VP of Global Portfolio—ProActive Health, said: “Interest in health and wellness has never been higher and we wanted to give the...

Consumers Want Science-Backed Products, Survey Finds

April 1, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Nearly four in ten consumers are more likely to buy products backed by credible data, according to a new report from Kerry, makers of Wellmune. According to a press release, the report—compiled using data gathered before the COVID-19 pandemic—finds that the supplement market is booming. Over the past five years,...

Survey: Immune System Support is a Top Priority for Consumers

December 17, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Mayfield Heights, OH--Immune system support was ranked as the top reason consumers buy healthy lifestyle products in a survey of over 11,000 consumers in 14 global markets. The survey comes from Wellmune, a natural ingredient in Kerry’s ProActive Health portfolio that is clinically proven to help strengthen the immune system.

Market for Functional Kids' Drinks Wide Open, Suggests Makers of Wellmune

May 31, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Mayfield Heights, OH—Functional ingredients can make children’s beverages more innovative and nutritional, according to a press release from Kerry, maker of Wellmune. The release cites market analysis from Euromonitor showing that the global beverage market is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2022. Many products in the category are consumed...

Study Shows that Wellmune Reduces Severity of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms

November 6, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Beloit, WI—A new study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements shows that the use of Wellmune, a baker's yeast beta-glucan ingredient intended to support the immune system, is a promising strategy for reducing the severity and impact of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms associated with intense exercise stress.

Wellmune May Help Protect Against Intestinal Barrier Function: Study

February 8, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Beloit, WI - A natural immune health ingredient available in food, beverages and supplements may help protect against intestinal barrier function in adults when faced with stress. A newly published pre-clinical study with human donors led by researchers at the University of Örebro in Sweden and published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases,...

Product Profiles: Natural Factors

October 21, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

This time of year, having a strong immune system is more important than ever. The best way to support immune health is with a health-promoting diet, consistent physical activity and targeted dietary supplements. For centuries, healers have turned to mushrooms to not only support a healthy immune system, but also...