Maggie Jaqua

NPA and CRN take opposing positions on legislation requiring FDA registration of dietary supplement products.

AHPA, CRN, and NPA weigh in as FDA gathers input on the definition of dietary ingredients under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).

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.

Saint Paul, MN — WholeFoods Magazine has named Mastel's Health Foods as the 2026 Retailer of the Year, recognizing the independent, woman-owned natural products retailer for its enduring commitment to education, personalized service, and community-centered retailing that has spanned nearly six decades.

The American College of Physicians is urging Congress to modernize dietary supplement regulation, and the proposal has drawn criticism from the leading industry trade groups.

Consumers asking better questions and healthcare practitioners and policymakers placing greater emphasis on prevention.

In the era of GLP-1, blood sugar support has gone mainstream. Read on for expert insights, plus 17 science-backed ingredients driving the category forward.

The proposal would require manufacturers to notify FDA of GRAS determinations, while industry groups weigh transparency, FDA capacity, innovation and national regulatory uniformity.

From Newtopia Now and SOHO to SupplySide Global and Naturally Informed, fall is packed with opportunities to discover what's next, strengthen relationships, and move the natural products industry forward.

Such commitment has earned the local retailer national recognition. Being named WholeFoods Magazine's 2026 Retailer of the Year is yet another milestone in Mastel's Heath Foods nearly 60-year history.