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Early stage CPG capital during the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 02, 2020

The following is my assessment on the pandemic’s implications on capital accessibility and financial management for CPG, especially for emerging brands.

The implications of COVID-19 on go-to-market strategies

Apr 02, 2020

The following is my assessment on the pandemic’s implications on commerce, as well as consumer and market dynamics affecting early stage brands' go-to-market strategies.

Soñar! Foods nourishes people and planet with free-from chips

Apr 01, 2020

Soñar! Foods' grain-free tortilla chips and mission-driven business practices earned it the Natural Products Expo West 2020 NEXTY Award for Best New Mission-Based Product.

NEXTY winner Nutiva innovates in crowded protein powder market

Apr 01, 2020

Nutiva's on-trend Organic MCT Protein Powder is USDA-certified Organic, Non-GMO Project verified, paleo, vegan, dairy free, grain free and gluten free, with no added sugar or stevia. It's no surprise judges gave it the Natural Products Expo West...

AHPA offers a variety of COVID-19 resources during crisis

Apr 01, 2020

The American Herbal Products Association has opened on its website an information and resources center that includes webinars and FDA updates.

Sun & Swell Foods snags NEXTY Award for compostable packaging

Apr 01, 2020

Sun & Swell Foods' clean, whole food-based products are housed in a pouch that is fully compostable and decomposes after just 180 days, while plastic bags can take anywhere from 10 to 1,000 years to decompose.

How one Expo West Pitch Slam semifinalist continues to rise without taking outside capital

Mar 31, 2020

At a time when raising money may be even more complex, can brands drive epic velocity and value without venture capital investment?

Here's how you can partner with influencers from Expo West 2020

Mar 30, 2020

Following the cancellation of Natural Products Expo West 2020, New Hope Network is launching #InfluencersMakingLemonade—a program that effectively connects would-be exhibitors with registered social media influencers.

Natural brands, suppliers rally for online orders

Mar 30, 2020

The novel coronavirus is giving natural products brands and suppliers a reason to make their online delivery services more efficient and engaging.

Industry veterans offer up words of wisdom for times of crisis

Mar 27, 2020

Natural food innovators and entrepreneurs virtually gathered to give their advice for brands navigating a new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic.