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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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Unlocking the future:

5 Key Nutrition Trends for 2023

FrieslandCampina Ingredients outlines growth drivers in the food, drink and supplement industries.

March 1, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has released its third annual magazine discussing trends that the company says will drive the evolution of food, drink and supplement industries in 2023.

NOW Celebrates 55 Years

The company is focused on reaching new milestones in sustainability & transparency.

February 27, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

NOW is marking a major milestone: 55 years since in business. NOW is celebrating by keeping with the company’s long-standing mission to reduce environmental impact while reaching new milestones in sustainability and transparency.

2022 Person of the Year: The Amazon.com Quality Activists

November 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

“Every step we take to represent consumer and independent retailer interests is rewarding.” —Karen Howard Each year, WholeFoods Magazine recognizes an individual or a group that has made a significant impact on our industry. In 2022, we are shining a light on those who have taken a stand to...

Nutrasource Announces NutraStrong Certification Program

October 28, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Guelph, ON—In an effort to gatekeep against companies with misleading claims, and inaccurate or false COAs, Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services announced the launch of a new global certification program called NutraStrong Certification. This certification is an industry-spanning program that classifies products with relevant and specific standards for each product category, according to the...

UNFI to Offer Retailers Smart Shelf Tags to Engage Consumers, Improve Transparency, Drive Purchase Decisions

October 28, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Providence, RI—United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced an agreement with Cornerstone for Natural to bring the company's Smart Shelf Tag program to UNFI’s suppliers and retailers. Smart Shelf Tags are retail shelf tags augmented with ELi QR Codes. The tags are based on QR code technology and can be read natively...

Dr. Bronner's Releases Sustainability, Green Report

August 19, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vista, CA—Dr. Bronner’s has released its eighth annual All-One! Report, which describes the company’s philanthropic efforts, environmental impact, and developments from 2021. The initiative was named “Leading with Heart.” In addition to outlining Dr. Bronner's support for activist efforts, this year's report gives an overview of the brand’s international donations through...

Two IFF Health Ingredients Receive Upcycled Certification

July 20, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York, NY—Two ingredients from IFF Health, Go-Less Men and SoyLife Complex, have been certified by the Upcycled Certified Program and deemed eco-friendly. Transparency in Sourcing The Certified Program is part of the Upcycled Food Association’s verification process. What does this certification mean for the brand? “IFF is a long-devoted advocate...

Alkemist Labs Announces Program to Enhance Supply Chain Transparency

May 27, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Garden Grove, CA--Alkemist Labs has announced a two-tiered program created to help ingredient suppliers and finished product companies share their test results with their customers and consumers as a demonstration of quality. The program is quickly catching on, with several companies already on board. Focusing on botanical and fungal products,...

New Guide Aims to Educate on Ethical Palm Oil

May 26, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Boulder, CO—Natural Habitats, through its sustainability initiative/movement Palm Done Right, announced the release Palm Positive+, A Reference Guide. The reference guide, now available for download and in hardcopy, was created to dispel health myths, promote supply chain transparency, profile the people behind sustainable palm, and educate on this ingredient. The guide details the history...