Richard Ortega

Jan 14, 2025 | wholefoodsmagazine.com | Richard Ortega

In 2023, the U.S. organic foods market was valued at nearly $64 billion USD. This type of growth has led to a rise in the development of organic schemes, particularly in North America, according to Ecovia Intelligence, the London-based specialist research, consulting, and training company focusing on global organic & sustainable product industries. Since 2000, U.S. consumers have been able to identify organic products by their assigned USDA organic seal.

Jan 13, 2025 | wholefoodsmagazine.com | Richard Ortega

AIDP, Inc. has promoted its 20-year R&D department leader, Dr. Jennifer Gu,to Senior VP of Research & Development, as well as appointed Dr. Mike Weiser as VP of R&D, and Dr. Rafea Naffa as Scientific Advisor to the R&D department. AIDP said the promotion of Dr. Gu and the addition of two esteemed associates exemplifies the company's commitment to research and development. AIDP has a robust clinical research and regulatory pipeline to bring the most vetted ingredients to our customers.

Jan 12, 2025 | wholefoodsmagazine.com | Richard Ortega

Chicago, IL—Circana's latest report offers an in-depth look at the impact glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications are having on consumer spending.

Jan 11, 2025 | wholefoodsmagazine.com | Richard Ortega

Garden Grove, CA—Twenty ingredients have been identified by Alkemist Labs in the second half of 2024 as the fungi and botanicals to most frequently fail identity testing. The list, a compilation of botanicals warranting manufacturers pay closer attention to sourcing and testing details prior to inclusion in products, was published by the ISO 17025 accredited contract testing lab.

Jan 8, 2025 | wholefoodsmagazine.com | Richard Ortega

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) announced that AHPA President Michael McGuffin will be stepping away from his current role and transitioning to a Senior Advisor position. McGuffin began his tenure as president in 1999 and has been at the helm during many of the organization's significant legislative victories.