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FDA Releases Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory; Industry Reacts

“This sort of communication, without providing any new information for stakeholders, will reinforce industry misgivings about giving the agency even more authority," said AHPA's Michael McGuffin.

March 15, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

The FDA has released its new Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory, which it says is intended to be "a one stop shop of ingredient information that was previously found on different FDA webpages."

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Michael’s Health Natural Supplements Rebrands

Michael’s Naturopathic Programs announced a major rebranding that includes a new name and new look.

January 27, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

San Antonio, TX–Michael’s Naturopathic Programs announced a major rebranding that includes a new name and new look. The rebrand to Michael’s Health reflects a company that listens to its customers. "We have been told countless times that when people are looking for our brand, they ask for 'Michael’s' or 'Michael’s...

How’s it going? Let’s discuss!

January 25, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The WholeFoods Magazine team is gearing up to present you with the findings from our 45th Annual Retailer Survey, which will appear in our March 2023 issue. A sneak peek at this year's survey data: 74% of respondents were natural products/health food stores, natural products co-ops, nutrition/herb stores, or natural...

What's Selling: January 2023

December 22, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

What’s Selling is a monthly review of the best-selling products determined from unit sales at six natural products stores rotated from a base of selected stores. The intention is to provide indications of sales trends.

What's In Your Supplement Cabinet? Dave Foreman, RPh, ND, Gives Us a Look!

November 14, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

We're asking industry pros to share what supplements they take to feel their best. Here, David Foreman, RPh, N.D., President, Herbal Pharmacist Media LLC, gives us a look at his daily supplement routine. And for more from Foreman, join us for the Naturally Informed educational event Active Aging: Mastering the Market. Sign...

CRN Survey: 75% of Americans Use Dietary Supplements

October 14, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has revealed initial findings from its 2022. A key takeaway: Supplement usage is back to pre-pandemic levels, with three-quarters of Americans reporting that they use nutritional or dietary supplements. Breaking down the data on supplement use 49% of supplement users report changing their...

NPA GMP Webinar Provides Guidance, Educational Support

September 1, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.–The Natural Products Association (NPA), will host an interactive webinar next month that is aimed at providing insight, guidance, and educational support for the dietary supplement industry regarding Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The event, titled “GMP’s – Understanding and Mastering the Specification Requirements,” will take place on Wednesday, September...

Wakunaga Releases Vegan Garlic Extract Supplements

August 11, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Wakunaga has launched Kyolic Cardiovascular Health Vegan Formula 300. This garlic extract is delivered in vegan capsules and doesn’t require the use of non-vegan additives. The supplement supports cardiovascular health and a healthy immune function, according to the company. It is formulated using GMO-free garlic extract. The product is odorless...

AHPA Submits Comments to FDA on NDI Draft Guidance for Dietary Supplements

July 26, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has submitted comments in response to FDA’s draft guidance on new dietary ingredient (NDI) filings and enforcement discretion. (Background: CRN Reacts to FDA’s NDI Enforcement Discretion Draft Guidance.) While expressing support for FDA’s proposal to offer a period of enforcement discretion for the...

Keeping Kids Happy & Healthy

July 21, 2022

Marissa Fox

From snacks and sips to supps and clean medicine, here’s the latest science, trends, and offerings in the children’s health market. We all know eating loads of junk food—the kind with advertising designed to tempt children—isn’t great for wellbeing. But for kids, what are long-term effects of consuming a...