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Natural Products Industry News Briefs: TSI, Cargill, Natural Grocers, & More

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

August 3, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Read up on all the latest news in the natural products industry.

At NPA’s Fly-In Day, Industry Members Tackle Pressing Issues

On the need to advocate, NPA Chairman Mark LeDoux stressed: "If you are not at the table, you are on the menu."

June 5, 2024

Heather Wainer and WholeFoods Magazine Staff

NPA's 2024 Fly-In Day saw the largest attendance since post-pandemic, with retailers, brands, suppliers, and industry stakeholders advocating for the future of the natural products industry.

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WholeFoods Magazine 40th Anniversary Special

Timeline: Major Events of 2019-2024

A glimpse at the news that shaped the industry over the last five years.

January 17, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

A look back at major events that shaped the natural products industry from 2019-2024.

Jiaherb Announces Certified Organic Farm in China

Jiaherb said the location's biodiversity and unique climate are optimal for ingredient cultivation.

November 28, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

The certification process assessed Jiaherb’s farming practices to ensure compliance with organic cultivation processing standards.

GNC Plans Sale to Chinese Investor; Security Concerns Raised

September 16, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Pittsburgh, PA—GNC Holdings, Inc. has canceled its auction and now aims to sell the company to China-based Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co. As Bloomberg reported, GNC said that since no other qualified bids had emerged by last week’s deadline, the company is seeking approval to sell its assets to Harbin,...

China Accepting Imports of Whey Permeate

June 2, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Whey permeate can now be exported to China for use in food and beverage products, according to a press release from Arla Foods Ingredients. On May 15, China published an official safety and quality standard for using permeate powders in food processing, signifying that its market is ready to accept...

Limited Agreement Announced to Halt Trade War

December 13, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C., and Beijing—U.S. and Chinese officials announced a limited agreement to halt the trade war, according to The Wall Street Journal. President Trump has removed the threat of new tariffs, and Beijing has agreed to purchase American farm goods and other products. The new tariffs would have been imposed...

October Tariff Hike Suspended, First Phase of Potential Trade Deal Outlined

October 12, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Washington, D.C.—President Donald Trump outlined the first phase of a deal to end the trade war with China and suspended the October tariff hike, according to Reuters, but officials on both sides said that more work needs to be done before an accord could be agreed upon. The emerging deal...

China Raises Tariffs on American Goods; Update: Trump Responds; China, Trump Look for Deal

August 23, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Shanghai, China—The Chinese government announced that it will impose its own tariff increases on American imports, which The New York Times called “the latest sign that neither side is prepared to back down in their trade war.” The State Council Tariff Commission in Beijing said it would impose extra tariffs...

More Tariffs Imposed on Chinese Imports; China, Industry React

August 2, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C., and Beijing, China—President Trump has announced that he will impose a 10% tariff on the remaining $300 billion worth of untaxed imports from China, according to The Washington Post. These new tariffs take effect September 1. News of the new tariffs comes just a day after negotiators wrapped...