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BGG World's ApplePhenon Qualified as an Alkemist Assured Ingredient

December 5, 2022

Irvine, CA—BGG World (BGG) announced that its ApplePhenon Apple Polyphenol ingredient (an extract from unripe apples with a high polyphenol content) has attained Alkemist Assured status, and that BGG is now an Alkemist Assured partner. ApplePhenon has undergone extensive clinical research, the company says, demonstrating seven diverse health benefits for...

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...

Sneak Preview! Science & Innovation Spotlight at SupplySide West 2022

October 26, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Las Vegas, NV—From October 31 to November 4, 2022, natural products industry members will gather at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America (FiNA). Exhibitors from across the health and nutrition supply chain will be in attendance. The WholeFoods Magazine team will be there, and...

NPA to Host Educational GMP Webinar

October 10, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—On Tuesday, October 11, the Natural Products Association (NPA) will present its interactive and educational webinar on Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) regarding identity. The session, titled “GMP’s – Understanding and Mastering the Identity Requirements” will dive into areas such as understanding the mandates for identity and understanding and mastering...

Labs Strive to Lead Positive Change

September 23, 2022

Marissa Fox

Dedication to quality, transparency, and collaboration is making a positive impact that is helping to lift the industry up. Read on for some of the major achievements of 2022. "Labs are the gatekeepers of quality. We need to stay one step ahead of adulteration, so consumers don’t get sick."...

Experts Question Findings Linking Mulberry Leaf to Woman's Death

August 30, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

On August 24, 2022, Kaiser Health News (KHN) reported that Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock of Northern California, died at the age of 61 late in 2021 "after ingesting a plant that is generally considered safe and is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of...

The Natural View: Alkemist Labs Leadership Spotlight

July 26, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Elan Sudberg, Alkemist Labs Co-founder and CEO, shares the mission, thoughtful actions, and corporate culture that help lift up not only his company, but the natural products industry as a whole. For more from Elan, enjoy this leadership profile. And explore all the latest news from Alkemist Labs. *Sponsored content...

Spotlight on Alkemist Assured from Alkemist Labs

July 15, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Alkemist Labs, founded in 1997, is an established leader in botanical identity testing, phytochemical potency analysis, and contaminant screening, encompassing all herbs and fungi in commerce. And after seven years of encouraging industry members to share their test results as a demonstration of quality, Alkemist Labs launched Alkemist AssuredTM.

Alkemist Warns About Potentially Incomplete Pesticide Testing

July 5, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Garden Grove, CA— Alkemist Labs is helping to educate on pesticide testing to help companies get proper results. The company explained in a press release that <561> is the USP general chapter that encompasses articles of botanical origin, involving all botanicals in commerce. "It addresses a lot of topics, but in...

Elan Sudberg, Alkemist Labs

June 24, 2022

Alkemist Labs

"From the beginning, I wanted not only the Alkemist team to be happy working here, but also their teams (husband, wife, partner, offspring, siblings, parents, dogs...) to be happy that they do. As we grew, matured, and built our team, our culture remained a priority." Alkemist Labs, founded in...