People and Company Profiles

The New Hope Network community is deeply saddened by the passing of Debra Stark, founder and owner of Debra’s Natural Gourmet, on April 18.

Climate change and inequality are inextricably linked, so the chocolate brand reduces plastic use, mitigates carbon emissions and follows fair-trade principles.

The late Charlotte Figi inspired the launch of Charlotte's Web brand—and an entire hemp CBD industry. She is remembered a decade after she met the Stanley brothers.

After 8 years as the OTA's CEO and executive director, Laura Batcha recalls the challenges and triumphs of working with the federal government to support the nation's growing organic foods industry.

Since the brand was founded with one rooftop greenhouse, this leafy greens producer intended to have a positive effect on its communities and the planet.