People and Company Profiles

The co-founders of Prairie Food Co-op need to raise $2.1 million by the end of this year to open its Lombard location. Here's how they plan to reach that milestone.

Find out why the Chicago-based food copacking initiative, spearheaded by former United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, has piqued the interest of retailers, brands and distributors nationwide.

Finally, a business magazine has realized that women of a certain age also find success in their chosen—or accidental—fields. Here are Forbes' choices in the natural products industry.

ReGrained's SuperGrain+ flour is the first ingredient in the world to receive the Upcycled Food Certification.

Pratt Standard Cocktail Company, maker of craft cocktail syrups, was named a Rising Star at Natural Products Expo West 2021 Virtual Pitch Slam.

This funky brand that embraces "curler power" and sustainable ingredients impressed the Pitch Slam judges with its authentic attempt at bringing healthier Mexican food products to market.