New Hope Network

Authenticity is a much talked about quality in the natural products industry but one that’s also all too often missing from enterprises large and small. Michael Bush, who led Ganeden through the development of its probiotic juggernaut BC30 and now advises companies via GrowthWays Partners, LLC, decided to dive into authenticity to see why and how it matters in starting and running companies. The result was “Guardrailing: Authentically Guide Your Natural Products Company from Spark to Sale.” We talked to him about the book and what he discovered in the act of writing it. Read on: https://utm.io/uhKww #AuthenticLeadership #NaturalProductsIndustry #BusinessAuthenticity #LeadershipInsights #Entrepreneurship #CompanyGrowth #BusinessBooks #IndustryLeadership

In 1999, half a century after Diestel Turkey Ranch began farming turkeys in California, the business embraced organic. Ever since, Diestel has stocked natural grocery retailers with organic birds. Now, 25 years after the pivotal decision to go organic, the company is raising some turkeys that champion another seal: regenerative agriculture certification from Regenified?. And according to a new study, that seal highlights more than Diestel’s soil-enlivening, climate-friendly agricultural practices. The turkeys raised using regenerative agriculture methods provide higher nutrient density than conventional turkeys. The study, conducted by Utah State University’s Center for Human Nutrition Studies, found that compared to conventional turkeys, Diestel's regenerative certified birds showed higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids; a better omega-6 to omega-3 ratio; increased levels of zinc, phytochemicals, vitamins B3 and B12. Keep reading: https://utm.io/uhKwz By: Douglas Brown #RegenerativeAgriculture #OrganicFarming #SustainableFarming #NaturalProducts #NutrientDensity #FoodInnovation #HealthyEating #ClimateFriendlyFarming #RegenerativeCertified #FarmToTable

Sandy Gooch shares how her team and customers rallied to support DSHEA, transforming the supplement industry and ensuring health and safety through education and collaboration. Watch now: https://utm.io/uhKwv #DSHEA30 #NaturalProducts #DietarySupplements #GrassrootsAction #IndustryCollaboration #RegulatoryFramework #SupplementIndustry #MrsGoochs #LegislativeImpact #NaturalFoodMarkets

What if your vegetable oil source could offer more stability and a smaller environmental footprint? American palm oil (Ampo) can produce up to 10 times more oil per acre compared to seed oils like soy and canola. Ampo’s continuous harvesting schedule ensures year-round production, making it a more reliable oil source for companies. As the global demand for vegetable oils continues to grow, American palm oil is setting a new standard in sustainability and functionality. With enhanced stability, a longer fry life and a smaller environmental footprint, @daabon’s Ampo is perfect for companies looking to replace less stable seed oils without sacrificing performance. https://lnkd.in/gt_hGcPg #Paid #Sustainability #PalmOil #AmericanPalmOil #VegetableOils #SustainableAgriculture #FunctionalFoods #GreenBusiness

The fall and winter holidays represent some of the busiest times of the year for food retail. Most grocery stores spend weeks or even months gearing up for the rushes that Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and even New Years Eve can bring. By this point, with Turkey Day less than a week away, most independent natural products retailers are probably as prepared for this holiday as they can be. Still, a little last-minute intel on shopper sentiments, dinner menus and projected purchases never hurts. FMI- The Food Industry Association provides this and more in U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Holiday Season 2024. FMI’s latest report presents data captured from 1,577 consumers nationwide in late September and early October. The survey results reveal how shoppers plan to celebrate the upcoming fall and winter holidays, how they intend to grocery shop and which foods, beverages and other items they expect to buy. Let’s dig in: https://utm.io/uhKsm By: Melaina Juntti #HolidayRetailTrends #FoodIndustryInsights #NaturalProductsRetail #GroceryShoppingTrends #HolidaySeason2024 #ConsumerBehavior #RetailPreparedness #ShopperInsights #FoodAndBeverage #HolidayMarketing

In 1863, Dr. James C. Jackson crumbled baked graham flour and bran into milk to make a nourishing, healthy breakfast for patients at his Dansville, New York-based health resort, “Our Home on the Hillside” (a.k.a. the Jackson Sanatorium). He called this amalgam of whole grains “granula.” Fast forward more than 160 years and granola is ubiquitous in the natural food market. Arguably the O.G. healthy food product, granola has its own section—sometimes an entire aisle—at retail. It has a well-established bulk market. And recent innovations allow consumers following special diets, whether grain-free, paleo or sugar-free, to enjoy this traditional breakfast staple as a snack, meal, salad topper and even an indulgent permissible dessert, thanks to its whole grains, nuts and better-for-you sweeteners. Such dynamism in the granola category has led to tremendous market growth. According to a study by Future Market Insights, Inc., the global granola industry is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2023 to 2033. And at the end of 2022, Acumen Research and Consulting found the worldwide granola market was valued at $8.2 billion. Take a look at these 8 innovative options: https://utm.io/uhKsd Featuring: Trail Butter Alter Eco Struesli Purely Elizabeth For Good Granola #GranolaMarket #HealthyFoodTrends #NaturalProducts #FoodInnovation #WholeGrainGoodness #BetterForYouFoods #SnackTrends #CerealInnovation #SustainableEating #CPG

Make sure to catch New Hope Network's Jessica Rubino on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett! Learn what CPG trends and brand launches are on Jessica’s radar: https://lnkd.in/gbQKHpiR

Supplements have no shortage of champions espousing beliefs that would be labeled “fringe” by mainstream consumers, but when such a champion gains political prominence—as seems set to occur if?Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is named secretary of Health and Human Services—it might be time to question whether such controversial voices pose a risk to the growing acceptance of supplements. There is a voice-in-the-wilderness quality to an outspoken supplements industry supporter like?Joseph Mercola?questioning vaccines, but to have Kennedy Jr. overseeing agencies that include the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could insert supplements into the culture wars in a way that we have not seen before and push them closer to the realm of fringe beliefs in the eyes of some consumers. Keep reading: https://utm.io/uhJ1P By: Rick Polito, Editor-in-chief, Nutrition Business Journal #SupplementIndustry #HealthcarePolicy #RegulatoryAffairs #ConsumerPerception #NaturalProducts #FDARegulation #PoliticalInfluence #IndustryInsights

Passionate stakeholders packed a ballroom at last year’s Natural Products Expo West to celebrate the organic industry. The inaugural event ranked as such a triumph that it's returning to Natural Products Expo West on March 5 at the Anaheim Marriott. The upcoming gathering, “An Organic Night Out with Sprouts and Friends,” will spotlight retailers, brands, companies and researchers that delivered especially powerful advances in the organic industry during 2024. It also will explore key organic topics such as crop production, climate and sustainability, and offer plenty of networking opportunities for industry enthusiasts. The Organic Center?and?ORGANIC VOICES?will once again serve as hosts. Organic pioneer Gary Hirshberg, co-founder of Stonyfield Farms and founder of Organic Voices, will emcee the awards ceremony. Keep reading: https://utm.io/uhJAc A big thank you to Sprouts Farmers Market, Alexandre Family Farm, Dr. Bronner's, Driscoll's, Forager Project, General Mills, Good Earth Natural Foods, Naturepedic, Nixie Beverage Company, Once Upon a Farm, Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC, Stonyfield, Uncle Matt's Organic and WearPact. #NaturalProductsExpo #ExpoWest #OrganicIndustry #OrganicFarming #Sustainability #ClimateAction #OrganicInnovation #OrganicFood #EnvironmentalAdvocacy #SustainableFarming #OrganicResearch #OrganicLeadership

In this episode of The Natural List, co-host Jessica Rubino shares highlights from the Nutrition Capital Network (NCN) Fall Investor Meeting, where entrepreneurs and investors gathered to explore innovations and business strategies in the health and wellness industry. Jessica discusses the shift in the investment landscape, with investors now focusing on profitability over fast growth. Plus, how can brands balance capital efficiency with ESG and sustainability commitments? As for trends, Jessica recapped NCN's top trends: women’s health, multi-functional products and science-backed ingredients and technologies. While some may question the possibility of innovation today, advancements in regenerative practices, new-to-market solutions and AI show ingenuity are thriving.? Jessica also highlights key concerns for CPG CEOs, including rising tariffs, labor challenges and the high costs of retail partnerships. Despite these hurdles, optimism is strong, with Newtopia Now a proven hub for innovation and the Natural Products Expo West NEXTY Awards just around the corner. Brands, don’t forget to submit your NEXTY nominations by Dec. 2! ? Watch here: https://utm.io/uhJs8 #InvestmentTrends #NaturalProducts #Profitability #CPGInsights #NaturalProductsExpo #ExpoWest #Entrepreneurship #CapitalEfficiency #NaturalProductTrends #CPG #Vodcast Adrienne Smith