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Feb 22, 2024 | 
wholefoodsmagazine.com | Marissa Fox
Consumers are finally getting hip to liver health. “In a world that seems a fair bit more volatile and uncertain in general, focusing on self-wellness is a way to create a higher degree of control over the most precious of all our assets: our health,” says Chris Meletis, N.D., Director of Clinical Education for Trace Minerals. “As a clinician for over 31 years, it is not surprising that people are catching on regarding liver health.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
wholefoodsmagazine.com | Marissa Fox
AI and The omega-3 sector The omega-3 sector has traditionally been a strong market, bolstered by solid science and high consumer awareness. While this still holds true, the current market situation is challenging and there are questions about supply chain issues, how technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) will influence the future, and the best way to promote omega-3s to ensure future growth.
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Jan 18, 2024 | 
wholefoodsmagazine.com | Marissa Fox
Orlando, FL—SOHO Expo, the natural products trade show produced by SENPA, a non-profit trade organization, took place at The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando from November 30 to December 3, 2023. More than 1,300 attendees, including retailers and exhibitors, gathered to learn about the latest in the natural products industry.
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Jan 17, 2024 | 
wholefoodsmagazine.com | Marissa Fox
A shift in food preferences and a sedentary lifestyle combined to increase the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in the U.S., according to Hank Cheatham, Vice President, Daiwa Health Development. He reports: “According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year almost 610,000 people die of cardiovascular diseases in the U.S.”Fortunately, awareness about the benefits of preventative measures is also on the rise.
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Jan 16, 2024 | 
wholefoodsmagazine.com | Marissa Fox
Congratulations, Vitamin Angels! The organization is gearing up to mark its 30th anniversary at Natural Products Expo West, and industry members are invited to register to join Founder & President Howard Schiffer and the Vitamin Angels team on March 13, 2024, in Anaheim, California, to commemorate 30 years of improving nutrition for mothers and children around the world.
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Nov 27, 2023 | 
wholefoodsmagazine.com | Marissa Fox
Seriously—we need help unwinding. Consider this data shared by Annie Eng, CEO, HP Ingredients: And as Austin Perlmutter, M.D., reported at the Naturally Informed conference Stress and Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market, held in September, 36.5% of people today are stressed, and 28% are dealing with depression. “Stress and sleep have historically been considered essential components of the human condition,” says Maggie McNamara, Marketing Director, Gencor.
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Nov 8, 2023 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Sara James |Marissa Fox
The Versa 2.0 is a great option for beginners just getting into paddling. At 11'2" long, 33.1" wide, and 5.2" thick, this board gets a bit of extra stability from being wider than your average SUP. Your purchase includes a leash, fin, and paddle — almost everything you need to hit the water immediately. Performance ComparisonPerformance in this metric is largely predicated not only on the shape of each SUP but also on its length.
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Oct 30, 2023 | 
wholefoodsmagazine.com | Marissa Fox
Get ready: Experts are cautioning that we may be in store for a rough sick season. “There’s a good chance that there will be an outbreak of the flu this year,” says Hank Cheatham, Vice President, Daiwa Health Development. “There are not as many strict public health interventions as there were last year, and we’ve seen a big surge in rhinovirus cases and common colds.
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Sep 25, 2023 | 
wholefoodsmagazine.com | Marissa Fox
Dull colors and blah flavors are a thing of the past. Consumers are favoring good-for-you fare with unique flavors from around the world and colors that pop. Of course, taste and mouthfeel remain as important as ever as the wellness category evolves. What are consumers looking for now? WholeFoods Magazineconsulted industry professionals, who spotlighted the following trends: 1) Return to Nature“The main trend in sweeteners is ‘the return to nature,’” says Udi Alroy, CEO and Co-Founder, Carobway.
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Aug 23, 2023 | 
wholefoodsmagazine.com | Marissa Fox
The natural beauty industry is looking fine, with natural products outperforming their conventional counterparts and driving 21% of the growth in the $54 billion beauty industry, as SPINS reports. We asked industry experts to share the ingredients and innovations that are attracting consumers and driving sales.
