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Natural Products News Briefs: Unilever, Vitafoods, BAPP & More

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

April 10, 2026

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry, including new collabs, trade show news, and more.

Herb of the Month: Curry

Curry leaves symbolized vitality, protection, and overall well-being.Take a look at the uses and benefits.

March 27, 2026

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Curry leaves are celebrated for their culinary versatility and their medicinal uses.

Herb of the Month: Wasabi

Wasabi is used as a spice in recipes and has a range of benefits.

March 1, 2023

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

Wasabi is used as a spice in recipes and has a range of benefits.

Herb of the Month: Sage

January 25, 2023

Jeffrey Burke, ND, MH, CNC, CHS

A member of the mint family, sage is native to the Mediterranean. It has gained popularity as a culinary spice, as well as for its medicinal benefits. Although there are literally hundreds of sage species, white sage, Salvia apiana and Salvia officinalis, or culinary sage, are the most well known.

Nutrition: The Most Pressing Supply Chain Issue

November 29, 2022

Anand Swaroop

The real threats to the supply chain and the sustainability of the nutrition chain can be summarized in short-term and long-term threats. The short-term threats are the global pandemic, shipping shortages, and war. The long-term issues are more consequential for sustainability and are due to climate change. Sidestepping the political...

Gaia Herbs Announces Partnership with Veterans Healing Farm, Donates Hemp Extract

April 16, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Brevard, NC—In addition to its current partnerships with Veterans to Farmers and F.A.R.M. (Farmers Assisting Returning Military), Gaia Herbs has announced an additional partnership with Veterans Healing Farm. The supplement manufacturer has donated 2,100 bottles of its Full Spectrum Hemp Extract to the organization, which supports veterans in Western North Carolina. The...