Breaking News https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/rss en-us Research Updates: Pet Longevity, Metabolic Health, Stress Relief & More info@wfcinc.com Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest research on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support overall health and well-being. Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest research on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support overall health and well-being.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18029 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18029-research-updates-pet-longevity-metabolic-health-stress-relief-and-more Research-Innovation-GettyImages-2228817853.jpg Research Updates: Microbiome Health, Active Nutrition, Nutri-Beauty & More info@wfcinc.com Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest research on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support overall health and well-being. Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest research on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support overall health and well-being.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18028 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:16:40 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18028-research-updates-microbiome-health-active-nutrition-nutri-beauty-and-more Research-gettyImages-2184422669.jpg Lavender Essential Oils on Amazon: Testing Reveals Authenticity and Adulteration Concerns info@wfcinc.com NOW Foods evaluated 28 lavender essential oil products purchased on Amazon using GC-MS/FID testing and reported that only three met ISO standards for authentic Lavandula angustifolia oil without evidence of adulteration. NOW Foods evaluated 28 lavender essential oil products purchased on Amazon using GC-MS/FID testing and reported that only three met ISO standards for authentic Lavandula angustifolia oil without evidence of adulteration.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18020 Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18020-lavender-essential-oils-on-amazon-testing-reveals-authenticity-and-adulteration-concerns Lavender-Essential-Oil-GettyImages-1126209191.jpg Dietary Supplement Access Act: New Bill Would Let Americans Use HSAs and FSAs for Dietary Supplements Bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would expand access to dietary supplements by allowing eligible products to be purchased through HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, a move supporters say better aligns federal policy with preventive health practices. Bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would expand access to dietary supplements by allowing eligible products to be purchased through HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, a move supporters say better aligns federal policy with preventive health practices.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18021 Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18021-dietary-supplement-access-act-new-bill-would-let-americans-use-hsas-and-fsas-for-dietary-supplements Nutritional-Supplements-GettyImages-2262331662.jpg Karnataka High Court Issues Interim Stay on Ashwagandha Leaf Ban Following petitions arguing the ban of ashwagandha leaves or extracts that contain leaf in health supplements bypassed formal regulatory amendment procedures under existing food safety frameworks, The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay and scheduled a follow-up hearing. Following petitions arguing the ban of ashwagandha leaves or extracts that contain leaf in health supplements bypassed formal regulatory amendment procedures under existing food safety frameworks, The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay and scheduled a follow-up hearing.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18003 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:33:32 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18003-karnataka-high-court-issues-interim-stay-on-ashwagandha-leaf-ban GettyImages-2260827018.jpg NPA Fly-In Day Brings Supplement Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill info@wfcinc.com NPA members brought key supplement policy priorities directly to lawmakers, including concerns over state-level restrictions and mandatory product listing proposals. NPA members brought key supplement policy priorities directly to lawmakers, including concerns over state-level restrictions and mandatory product listing proposals.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18002 Tue, 19 May 2026 08:27:43 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/18002-npa-fly-in-day-brings-supplement-industry-priorities-to-capitol-hill NPA-Fly-In-Day-2026.jpg Group photo of attendees at the Natural Products Association 2026 Fly-In Day in Washington, D.C., where dietary supplement industry leaders met with lawmakers to discuss DSHEA reform, FDA oversight, and supplement regulation. NPA-Fly-In-Day-2026.jpg Group photo of attendees at the Natural Products Association 2026 Fly-In Day in Washington, D.C., where dietary supplement industry leaders met with lawmakers to discuss DSHEA reform, FDA oversight, and supplement regulation. imagem_2026-05-19_114721657.png imagem_2026-05-19_114705696.png imagem_2026-05-19_114616567.png imagem_2026-05-19_114629761.png imagem_2026-05-19_114736035.png FDA Leadership: Marty Makary Resigns, Kyle Diamantas Takes Acting Role info@wfcinc.com FDA leadership is shifting again as Dr. Marty Makary exits the agency and Kyle Diamantas steps into the acting commissioner role.

FDA leadership is shifting again as Dr. Marty Makary exits the agency and Kyle Diamantas steps into the acting commissioner role.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17997 Fri, 15 May 2026 05:51:01 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17997-fda-leadership-marty-makary-resigns-kyle-diamantas-takes-acting-role GettyImages-2150426625.jpg Industry Pushes for Clarity as FDA Reassesses “Dietary Substance” Definition in DSHEA A decades-old definition is under the microscope as FDA gathers input on dietary supplement ingredients and innovation. A decades-old definition is under the microscope as FDA gathers input on dietary supplement ingredients and innovation.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17994 Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17994-industry-pushes-for-clarity-as-fda-reassesses-dietary-substance-definition-in-dshea Defining-Dietary-Supplements-GettyImages-1441024507.jpeg House Dietary Supplement Listing Act Sparks Debate Over FDA Product Registry A new House bill would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register products with FDA, reigniting debate between industry groups over transparency, regulatory burden, and the future of DSHEA oversight. A new House bill would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register products with FDA, reigniting debate between industry groups over transparency, regulatory burden, and the future of DSHEA oversight.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17993 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:56:32 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17993-house-dietary-supplement-listing-act-sparks-debate-over-fda-product-registry Dietary-Supplements-Nutrition-GettyImages-2273297795.jpeg Regulatory Roundup: FDA Supplement Oversight, DSHEA Labeling, Chronic Disease Reform & UPF Label Proposal info@wfcinc.com Congressional hearings, Supreme Court challenges, FDA petitions, and new state food-labeling proposals are intensifying action over supplement oversight, health claims, and consumer transparency. Congressional hearings, Supreme Court challenges, FDA petitions, and new state food-labeling proposals are intensifying action over supplement oversight, health claims, and consumer transparency.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17988 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:25:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17988-regulatory-roundup-fda-supplement-oversight-dshea-labeling-chronic-disease-reform-and-upf-label-proposal dietary-supplement-regulations.jpg India’s Ashwagandha Leaf Ban Sparks Debate Over Safety, Science, and Supply Chain The Government of India's restriction on ashwagandha leaves in nutritional supplements is sparking industry debate. Experts weigh safety, science, and supply chain impacts of the root-only directive. The Government of India's restriction on ashwagandha leaves in nutritional supplements is sparking industry debate. Experts weigh safety, science, and supply chain impacts of the root-only directive.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17981 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:35:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17981-indias-ashwagandha-leaf-ban-sparks-debate-over-safety-science-and-supply-chain Ashwagandha-Withania-somnifera-roots-leaves-GettyImages-2197460355.jpeg Government of India Prohibits Ashwagandha Leaves in Supplements and Foods, Tightens Enforcement on Adulteration info@wfcinc.com India’s Ministry of Ayush and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India have issued aligned directives prohibiting ashwagandha leaves in supplements and foods, reinforcing root-only use, mandating plant-part labeling, and stepping up enforcement after years of non-compliance. India’s Ministry of Ayush and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India have issued aligned directives prohibiting ashwagandha leaves in supplements and foods, reinforcing root-only use, mandating plant-part labeling, and stepping up enforcement after years of non-compliance.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17976 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:02:53 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17976-government-of-india-prohibits-ashwagandha-leaves-in-supplements-and-foods-tightens-enforcement-on-adulteration Ashwagandha-root-vs-leaf-regulation-india.jpeg AHPA Updates CITES primer The updated CITES resource aims to provide AHPA members with the most current regulatory information to support compliance efforts. The updated CITES resource aims to provide AHPA members with the most current regulatory information to support compliance efforts.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17953 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17953-ahpa-updates-cites-primer 1200px-Commiphora_wightii_06.jpg Naturally Informed to Host Growth & Innovation Forum in NJ Naturally Informed's Growth and Innovation Forum will feature curated educational programming covering high-growth areas shaping the natural products marketplace. Naturally Informed's Growth and Innovation Forum will feature curated educational programming covering high-growth areas shaping the natural products marketplace.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17955 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:47:37 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17955-naturally-informed-to-host-growth-and-innovation-forum-in-nj Innovation-2026-Trends-Sciene-GettyImages-2238563042.jpeg NutrifyToday Launches Indo–CIS Trade Gateway in Tashkent Take a look at how the Nutrify Today team is connecting global markets in the nutraceuticals space. Take a look at how the Nutrify Today team is connecting global markets in the nutraceuticals space. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17943 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:22:05 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17943-nutrifytoday-launches-indocis-trade-gateway-in-tashkent GettyImages-855718196.jpg Call for Comments: FDA Public Meeting Will Explore Scope of Dietary Supplement Ingredients info@wfcinc.com FDA said the public meeting will help inform the agency's next steps regarding the meaning of the dietary supplement ingredient categories defined in DSHEA. FDA said the public meeting will help inform the agency's next steps regarding the meaning of the dietary supplement ingredient categories defined in DSHEA.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17931 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:01:15 -0400 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17931-call-for-comments-fda-public-meeting-will-explore-scope-of-dietary-supplement-ingredients Comments-GettyImages-1392501235.jpg AIDP Mourns the Passing of CEO Dr. Edward Lee, Names Successor info@wfcinc.com Honoring the CEO of AIDP, who had a vision to elevated standards within the natural products industry, and looking at what is next for the AIDP and Threotech. Honoring the CEO of AIDP, who had a vision to elevated standards within the natural products industry, and looking at what is next for the AIDP and Threotech.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17925 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:51:50 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17925-aidp-mourns-the-passing-of-ceo-dr-edward-lee-names-successor Memoriam_GettyImages-1132272190.jpg Changes Coming to SupplySide Connect info@wfcinc.com Take a look at how the SupplySide Connect portfolio is evolving. Take a look at how the SupplySide Connect portfolio is evolving.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17923 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:39:44 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17923-changes-coming-to-supplyside-connect New-Updates-Changes-GettyImages-2237782172.jpg “Can Supplements Reduce Cancer Risk?” AHPA Corrects the Record In addition to calling out now-discredited research, AHPA refuted repeated claims that dietary supplements are "not well regulated" by FDA. In addition to calling out now-discredited research, AHPA refuted repeated claims  that dietary supplements are "not well regulated" by FDA.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17916 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17916-can-supplements-reduce-cancer-risk-ahpa-corrects-the-record Dietary_Supplements_Nutrition_GettyImages-1456616895.jpg “Do You Need These Popular Supplements?” CRN Responds to NYT article The question is not whether Americans should choose food or supplements, but how both can responsibly work together to support health, CRN said in response to a NYT article questioning the need for dietary supplements. The question is not whether Americans should choose food or supplements, but how both can responsibly work together to support health, CRN said in response to a NYT article questioning the need for dietary supplements.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17915 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17915-do-you-need-these-popular-supplements-crn-responds-to-nyt-article dietary-supplements.jpg Upcoming: Natural Products Expo West 2026 info@wfcinc.com Before you head out to Anaheim, here's a go-to guide to the 45th annual Natural Products Expo West show. Before you head out to Anaheim, here's a go-to guide to the 45th annual Natural Products Expo West show.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17894 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:10:43 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17894-upcoming-natural-products-expo-west-2026 WrapExpoCover.JPG Nammex Counters Misinformation with Call to Action Inconsistent use of fungal terminology in dietary supplements combined with misinformed marketing has led to confusion throughout the natural products industry and among consumers, Nammex maintains. Inconsistent use of fungal terminology in dietary supplements combined with misinformed marketing has led to confusion throughout the natural products industry and among consumers, Nammex maintains. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17883 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:28:20 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17883-nammex-counters-misinformation-with-call-to-action Lions-Mane-Mushroom-Fungi-GettyImages-2178663140.jpg Regulatory Roundup: Self GRAS, Age Restriction, Artificial Colors, Heavy Metals and More info@wfcinc.com ANH-USA, CRN, and NPA share viewpoints on key issues impacting the natural products industry. ANH-USA, CRN, and NPA share viewpoints on key issues impacting the natural products industry.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17909 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17909-regulatory-roundup-self-gras-age-restriction-artificial-colors-heavy-metals-and-more Regulatory-GettyImages-1878762700.jpg Organic & Natural Health Conference Concludes with Powerful Message The 11th annual Organic & Natural Health Association conference celebrated members from the natural products industry while discussing ideas regarding current and future affairs. The 11th annual Organic & Natural Health Association conference celebrated members from the natural products industry while discussing ideas regarding current and future affairs.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17890 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:06:51 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17890-organic-and-natural-health-conference-concludes-with-powerful-message o-n-health-11th-conference-2026.jpg Industry Rallies Behind Federal Preemption Bill for Dietary Supplements The Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act is designed to protect consumer health and rein in burdensome state overregulation. The Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act is designed to protect consumer health and rein in burdensome state overregulation.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17889 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:04:05 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17889-industry-rallies-behind-federal-preemption-bill-for-dietary-supplements Dietary-Supplements-GettyImages-2246779636.jpg Hain Celestial to Enters Agreement to Sell North America Snacks Business info@wfcinc.com The sale includes several Hain Celestial snack brands including Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra chips, and Garden of Eatin’. The sale includes several Hain Celestial snack brands including Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra chips, and Garden of Eatin’.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17886 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:25:12 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17886-hain-celestial-to-enters-agreement-to-sell-north-america-snacks-business Merger-Acquisition-GettyImages-925101084.jpg Research Updates: Gut Health, Sleep Support, Weight Management & More info@wfcinc.com Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest science on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support health and well-being. Natural products industry companies share overviews on the latest science on their dietary supplement branded ingredients and formulations to support health and well-being.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17877 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17877-research-updates-gut-health-sleep-support-weight-management-and-more Supplement-research-GettyImages-2181661830.jpg The State of Regenerative Agriculture The 2026 North American Sustainable Foods Summit is taking a closer look at the growing popularity of regen ag. The 2026 North American Sustainable Foods Summit is taking a closer look at the growing popularity of regen ag.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17879 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:45:08 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17879-the-state-of-regenerative-agriculture GettyImages-2212385588.jpg Regulatory Roundup: Censorship, Age Restriction Efforts, Hemp-Derived Products, Homeopathy and More info@wfcinc.com AHPA, ANH-USA, CRN and NPA are working to support the natural products industry on pressing topics including censorship, age-restriction efforts, the future of hemp-derived products and homeopathy, and more. AHPA, ANH-USA, CRN and NPA are working to support the natural products industry on pressing topics including censorship, age-restriction efforts, the future of hemp-derived products and homeopathy, and more.

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17875 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17875-regulatory-roundup-censorship-age-restriction-efforts-hemp-derived-products-homeopathy-and-more Regulatory-Dietary-Supplements-GettyImages-2164237438.jpeg Predicting 2026: 20+ Trends to Watch in The New Year These are the points of focus in Beverage, Food & Nutrition, Kids' Food & Nutrition, Supplements, and Private Label that will help make your 2026 a success. These are the points of focus in Beverage, Food & Nutrition, Kids' Food & Nutrition, Supplements, and Private Label that will help make your 2026 a success. 

]]> http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17870 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/articles/17870-predicting-2026-20-trends-to-watch-in-the-new-year GettyImages-2226898052.jpg