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A Message from the MAHO Board and Staff

The Kraft and Puchan families shared an update on the random, tragic act that took the lives of three men.

January 20, 2026

MAHO shared a joint statement from the families of Douglas Kraft, Robert Kraft, and James Puchan following the fatal shooting of the three men.

MAHO "Summer Splash" Event Focuses on Independent Natural Retail

The upcoming event, with a sold-out show floor, will commemorate the trade association's 50 year legacy.

April 11, 2025

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Industry members and participants will come together to network and celebrate MAHO's 50-year anniversary.

MAHO Votes to Stay Independent

Plus: In 2025, MAHO will celebrate its anniversary with a "Cheers to 50 Years!" theme during its MAHO Expo.

August 13, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The trade association will remain focused on serving independent retailers.

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Positively Natural Network Hosts Premiere Expo for Independents

The event will bring together industry insiders and independent retailers.

July 10, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

The Naturally Independent Expo will debut in Palm Springs, CA, in October 2024.

2024 MAHO Expo is Sold Out!

MAHO says this is the only industry trade association in the Midwest that caters to the ideals and sustainability of the independent retail segment of the Natural Products Industry.

June 24, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Summer Splash” Convention & MAHO Expo, taking place July 26-28, focuses on the Independent Brick & Mortar Retailer.

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Educating and Getting Educated—Opportunities Are Everywhere!

The natural products industry is hopping! Here are highlights from some of the latest events.

June 11, 2024

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Get the scoop on Natural Products Expo West, SupplySide East, Vitafoods Europe, NPA's Fly-In-Day, CRN's Dietary Supplements Forum, Naturally Informed’s Microbiome: Mastering the Market; MAHO Expo Summer Splash, Plant Based World Expo North America, and more!

MAHO Summer Splash” Convention & MAHO Expo

Get Set for MAHO 2023 “Summer Splash” Convention & MAHO Expo!

June 21, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The Mid-American Health Organization (MAHO), a regional trade association serving the retail and supply members in the natural products industry, announced that the annual Summer Splash” Convention & MAHO Expo is set to take place July 21-23, 2023

MAHO Embraces Cornerstone ELi Smart Shelf Tags

June 20, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Columbus, OH—The Mid-American Health Organization (MAHO) announced its participation and support of Cornerstone for Natural’s ELi Smart Shelf Tag program. As WholeFoods Magazine has reported, Smart Shelf Tags increase retail sales by engaging and educating in-store shoppers. The tags make it easy to share engaging digital content such as videos, PDFs, web...

MAHO 2021 “Summer Splash” Convention & MAHO Expo to be Held In Person

June 2, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Columbus, OH—The Mid-American Health Organization (MAHO), a regional trade association serving the retail and supply members in the natural products industry, announced that the 45th annual “Summer Splash” Convention & MAHO Expo will take place in person July 23-25, 2021. MAHO shared that its Board of Directors and staff have...

Organic & Natural Health Hosting Virtual Pitch Sessions

May 22, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Dietary supplements are higher demand than normal due to the COVID-19 public health crisis--yet many of the industry conferences that traditionally have been central to business conversations on everything from new ingredients and products to manufacturing and distribution, have been cancelled or postponed, observes Organic & Natural Health Association. Not...