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In Memoriam: Renee Southard of Organic Marketplace, SENPA

Honoring the life and legacy of a leader who loved and elevated the natural products industry.

January 22, 2025

Remembering Renee Southard, immediate Past President of SENPA, owner of Organic Marketplace, and WholeFoods Magazine's 2023 Retailer of the Year.

2025 Goals: Uniting, Innovating, and Elevating

How was business in 2024, and what is the outlook for 2025

January 16, 2025

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Industry leaders, category experts and analysts, and independent retailers share valuable insights, reflecting on the past 12 months and forecasting what is to come.

SENPA Launches Educational Webinar Series

On Beyond the Aisle, industry experts will deliver practical insights on strategies, tips, and tools for retail success.

November 8, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Each episode of Beyond the Aisle: Navigating Natural Products Retail will feature insights and guidelines from industry insiders.

DSHEA at 30: Trade Group View

How are our industry trade groups and organizations supporting advocacy and helping to move the industry forward? And what actions are needed now? Read on for key insights.

October 24, 2024

Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights

In this third installment of WholeFoods Magazine's DSHEA at 30 series, we continue our discussion of the Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) with industry groups, who tell us how they are advocating to preserve access to healthful natural products.

SENPA Rolls Out the Red Carpet for 2024 SOHO Expo

The yearly event took place at the upscale Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee.

September 25, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

An inside look at SENPA's SOHO Expo annual event for the natural products industry.

SENPA Hosts DSHEA Webinar

Panelists will discuss its three decade legacy.

August 7, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Tune in live or live stream the event on August 20th.

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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.

Trade Secrets

There is Too Much at Stake to Tune Out

April 12, 2024

Karen Howard, CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association

Abandoning our role as advocates for the natural products industry is not an option. There is too much at stake. Here are some ways you can take action now.

2024 SOHO Expo Keynote Speaker Announced

The talk will share how to become a business disruptor rather than the disrupted.

March 22, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

CEO Coach Mike Maddock will share his insights on how to become a disruptor rather than the disrupted with the natural products industry.

Heather Wainer and WholeFoods Magazine Honored For Years of Dedication and Commitment to Natural Products Industry

WholeFoods Magazine's Publisher and VP of Media was recognized with The Champion Award at O&N Health's 2024 conference. Plus: Industry groups join to launch “My Health Alliance"

February 6, 2024

Rebecca Viscomi

Get the scoop on Organic & Natural Health Association 2024 conference, including honors for WholeFoods Magazine's Heather Wainer!