Episodes

Friday Feb 28, 2025
Shaheen Majeed on Leading Sabinsa's Evolving Future
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
In the July 2024 print and digital issue of WholeFoods Magazine, we spotlight leading companies in the natural products industry, including Sabinsa. And in this episode of The Natural View, we talk with Shaheen Majeed, Global CEO and Managing Director of the Sami-Sabinsa Group, to learn more about the company, get updated on recent developments, and explore what's on the horizon.
*Content sponsored by Sabinsa.

Friday Feb 28, 2025
What the Paleo Diet Really is and Why It's More Relevant Than Ever
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
In this episode, we talk with Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet, and Dr. Griffin McMath, The Paleo Diet’s Head of Content. Tune in to learn about:
- The Paleo Diet's health-advocacy mission
- Key research and benefits
- Who the new Paleo Diet brand serves
- Resources offered on ThePaleoDiet.com
- 2025 trends in the nutrition space.
- and more!
*Content sponsored by The Paleo Diet.

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Dr. Jeffrey Burke on Regenerative Agriculture & the Evolution of Holistic Health
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Dr. Jeffrey Burke, Director of Education, Kokora, discusses his 40+ plus years in the natural products industry, sharing his accomplishments, journey, and how he is able to maintain his positivity. Dr. Burke also discusses: *His partnership with Kokora and the regenerative movement. *His cross-country journey educating natural products retailers and consumers, and what's he learned on his travels. *Emerging trends for 2025 and beyond. ...& much more!

Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Lily of the Desert, Leading with Tradition + Fresh Perspectives
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
In this episode of The Natural View, we talk with Kathryn Kelly, Marketing Manager of Lily of the Desert, about leadership and mentorship at Lily of the Desert. Kelly also previews upcoming initiatives and products, success strategies, and a preview of what to look forward to at Natural Products Expo West 2025! *Content sponsored by Lily of the Desert

Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
In this special episode of The Natural View from SupplySide West, Shawn Baier of TSI Group talks with Maggie Jaqua of WholeFoods Magazine and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing about:
- The shift in recent years from anti-aging to healthy aging and active aging.
- Why muscle health is such an important part of a proactive approach to healthy aging.
- The popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight management.
- The science of how myHMB helps counteract muscle loss, including a recent clinical study published in Nutrientslooking at HMB + vitamin D3.
- Why myHMB is often combined with vitamin D.
- The benefits of innovative FZZR Technology, and how it can help brands meet consumer demands for convenience and efficacy. Content sponsored by TSI Group.

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
NV - Stratum Nutrition SupplySide West Edition: Top 5 Emerging Trends for 2025
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Discover how Stratum Nutrition is helping brands meet the demand with research-backed branded ingredients.
Tune into this special episode of The Natural View from SupplySide West 2024 for insights from Alexis Collins, Director of Product and Brand Strategy at Stratum Nutrition. Collins talks with Maggie Jaqua of WholeFoods Magazine and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing about the top 5 emerging trends for 2025, and the branded ingredients that can help brands meet consumer demand. Tune in to learn:
- Top trends in nutritional supplements.
- Opportunities for brands to innovate in 2025.
- How Stratum Nutrition is helping brands meet the demand with research-backed branded ingredients.

Monday Dec 16, 2024
NV -- Virun SupplySide West Edition: The Innovations That Make a Brand Shine
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Philip Bromley, co-founder and CEO of Virun, talks with Maggie Jaqua of WholeFoods Magazine and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing about how innovation has fostered impressive growth, plus the trends on the horizon for delivery formats and flavors, and how Virun can help brands formulate for special dietary needs. Find out what's on the horizon for 2025!
- The background sets Virun apart.
- How Virun is helping brands formulate with delicious flavor that keeps consumers coming back for more, but without all the sugar and preservatives.
- Trends in consumer demand for sugar-free options.
- What Virun offers on the flavor front, and how it can help brands gain a competitive edge.
- Omegas and Virun innovations that can help with the fishy aftertaste.
- Delivery forms that could be game-changers for brands seeking alternatives to pills and gummies.
- How can Virun’s offerings be tailored to specific dietary needs, like keto, vegan, or allergen-friendly formulations.
- Emerging trends in the natural products space that Virun is responding to for 2025 and beyond?

Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
In this special episode of The Natural View from SupplySide West 2024, Tess and Patrik Barr of Bright Pharma Caps, Inc., talk with Maggie Jaqua of WholeFoods Magazine and Todd Pauli of 24 Stories Marketing about:
- The world’s first NOP certified organic vegetable capsules.
- What it takes to be truly organic in compliance with the USDA.
- The issue of organic fraud.
- Questions brands should be asking to ensure that they are compliant.
- Common challenges brands face when switching to organic capsules.
- Consumer demand for organic and vegetable capsules increasing.
- What brands should know about the impact of organic certification on market positioning & consumer trust.
- How sustainability and transparency can give a brand a competitive edge.

Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
n the July 2024 print and digital issue of WholeFoods Magazine, we spotlight leading companies in the natural products industry, including NJ Labs. And in this episode of The Natural View, we talk with Sandra Lee, CEO of NJ Labs, to learn more about the company, get updated on recent developments, and explore what's on the horizon.

Monday Oct 21, 2024
Dr. Darrin Starkey on Trace and its ConcenTrace Mineral Drops
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
In this episode of The Natural View, board certified naturopathic physician Dr. Darrin Starkey, Director of Education at Trace, discusses magnesium shortfalls and the benefits of ConcenTrace mineral drops. Tune in to learn: How common are magnesium shortfalls? What are the most common signs of magnesium deficiency? Who can benefit from supplementing with magnesium? And more! Content sponsored by Trace.