Purely Elizabeth Wellness Bars 


Functional mushrooms have not quite broken the supplement-food barrier. While the benefits of mushrooms like reishi, cordyceps and chaga range from stress defense to an immunity boost, mushrooms have mostly appeared in beverages. Purely Elizabeth’s five new organic nutrition bars feature a whopping 2 grams of mushrooms—the recommended dosage—from Om Mushroom Formula. Also gluten-free and surprisingly delicious.

Vibrant Health Products Silver Hills Sprouted Power Wheat Breads


More often than not, sprouted breads are extremely dense and crumbly—not something you want in a sandwich. Somehow, the master bakers at Silver Hills made a fluffy and soft USDA Organic bread containing 50 percent sprouted whole wheat for an easier-to-digest product. Cultured wheat flour imparts a slight tang to this beautiful, buy-it-every-week sliced bread.

Harmless Harvest Probiotic Coconut Water

Like a vegan kefir, this milky beverage from the folks at Harmless Harvest is made with USDA Organic coconut water, coconut meat, cane sugar and live and active cultures, including fermented strains and added GanedenBC30. Available in four smooth, fruity varieties, each bottle contains 12.5 billion CFU and no stabilizers, gums or thickeners.

New Barn Organic Almondmilk Original


New Barn’s almond milk is a beautiful beverage that will appeal to both vegans and omnivores alike, as most flavors contain just four or five ingredients. The Original flavor, for example, features just organic almonds sourced from Spain, spring water, organic maple syrup, organic acacia gum and sea salt. We dig New Barn’s commitment to transparency—its website is chock-full of ingredient info.

Numi Organic Ready-To-Drink Tea

Numi’s launch into the bottled tea category had New Hope Network editors in a tizzy of delight. Made in a zero-waste facility, this product surprised us with light sweetness derived from fair trade cane sugar and Numi’s masterful tea blends, including Classic Mint, Black Lemon and more. Also cool: Each USDA Organic bottle costs just a reasonable $1.99.

Doctor D’s Delicious Water Kefir

There are many great things that have been said about kefir. “Refreshing” is not one of them. Apparently nobody told Doctor D. We don’t know what medical background the mustachioed character on the label can claim, but the company has found a way to add the probiotic benefits of kefir to a thirst-quenching bubbly water that has the right balance of sweet without wandering into the puckered taste bud territories of kombucha and kefir.  

Bonafide Provisions Drinkable Veggies

Bone broth is savory, satisfying and a paleo favorite, but neither Brooklyn hipsters nor crossfit cavemen can live on protein alone. Mom told you to eat your veggies; Bonafide Provisions tells you to drink them. Though perhaps a bit salty for some, Drinkable Veggies still puts all the functional factors into what could be called the comfort food of the beverage world.

Vitox Drinking Vinegar

The words “drinking” and “vinegar” started showing up on the same label only recently and still draw many a cringe, at both the concept and the beverage experience itself. It could be that drinking vinegar is an acquired taste that not everybody is eager to acquire, but Vitox has added an unexpected sweetness that might convince the cringers. It turns out pineapple drinking vinegar is something even a skeptic could sip.

I Heart Keenwah Toasted Quinoa Hot Cereal

Quick, easy and tasty, this fair trade, organic hot cereal nearly doubles the protein power of oatmeal while supporting traditional quinoa growing and processing in the high-salt flats of Bolivia. Combined with gluten-free whole grain oats and a bit of lucuma fruit for a touch of sweetness (there’s an unsweetened variety, too!) it cooks up creamy and delicious every time.

VANA Green Chickpea Superfood Bowl

Greens have more fun. These bowls bring chickpeas front and center—but not your typical blonde chickpeas. Instead, Vana serves up green chickpeas, which boast higher protein and fiber in convenient boil-in-the-bag (good for camping!) or microwavable pouches and flavors like chipotle, chimichurri and coconut/lime. We’d like to see organic but are pleased to see non-GMO chickpeas that naturally fix more nitrogen into U.S. soil.

Indian Table Pranayums

Little packets of synergy, these "super spice" blends belie the simplicity of their ingredient panel, packing a complex, joyfully sweet (but not sweetened!) punch led by the nutritive value of turmeric. It’s a tasty addition to smoothies, hot cereal, nut butters and coffee, or a ready-to-blend instant golden milk (just add milk). Warning: you might be tempted to eat it straight.

RollinGreens Millet Tots

Now these are some great grains! These baked millet tots replace the greasy tater tots of school lunch lore and transform an ancient grain from a rice replacement to a delightful dipper. Birthed in a Boulder food truck by a company focused on cleaning up the classics, they're a real success.

Sweet Earth Natural Foods Korean Japchae Artisan Bowl

Plant-based leader Sweet Earth does it again with this frozen dish that cooks up looking as fresh as it would were it to come from a Korean kitchen. In Japchae tradition, meaning "mixture of vegetables," this bowl features yam noodles, fresh veggies and seitan tossed in a sesame ginger soy sauce. The vegan dish features 8 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, and it’s organic.

LoveTheWild Fish Kits

From Colorado—yes, the landlocked state known for its skiing— comes this sustainably sourced seafood dinner kit. LoveTheWild shares the love of seafood by making it easy for consumers to cook with cut fish, tasty sauces and parchment paper ready to prepare with easy instructions. The company, though, exists to preserve waterways with responsible aquaculture. We love the great traceability, too: Each box is labeled with the specific location from which the product was sourced. LoveTheWild is available in four varieties: Barramundi with Mango Sriracha Chutney, Catfish with Cajun Creme, Rainbow Trout with Salsa Verde and the newly launched Striped Bass with Roasted Pepper Almond Sauce.

Wild Zora Meat & Veggie Bars

Perhaps you’ve noticed a meat snack or two out there. Among the bars, jerkys, sticks and bites cropping up, we’re excited by Wild Zora’s veggie-spiked, unsweetened varieties. And it’s not just added sugar that’s missing—they are also free of antibiotics, hormones, chemical additives, nuts, gluten, grain, soy, milk and the heartburn-inducing overspice so common in the category.

Simply West Coast Bacon Style Salmon

There’s just so much to like here. Smoky, bacon-y strips of sustainably sourced, wild-caught salmon spiced up with gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher goodness. The strips cook up tender and deliver not just a lean bacon alternative, but the added umami and (not fishy!) flavor complexity of keta salmon. And at $5 for a half pound pack, it won’t break the fishy bank.

Primal Kitchen Collagen Fuel

Not just any protein, collagen protein from grass-fed cattle to go right to the joints, muscles, skin and hair. It’ll go straight to the gut, too, but in a good way: First by the gut health-supporting benefits of collagen and, second, because of the hunger-satisfying added fats from coconut milk. It’s all whipped up in a clean label, smoothie-ready powder.

Sweet Earth Natural Foods Mediterranean Veggie Burger

Most known for its colorful, globally inspired, veggie-packed frozen bowls, Sweet Earth also makes a mean veggie burger. The Mediterranean Veggie Burger launching this spring is a vibrant and bold patty packed with organic chickpeas, mushrooms, barley, quinoa and more. Each burger packs 12 grams of plant protein and 5 grams of fiber.

Myrtle Greens Vegan Jerky

The judges were impressed with the texture and flavor of Myrtle Greens' new vegan jerky made with a non-GMO soy base—although they wished it was made with tamari instead of soy sauce so that it would be gluten-free friendly, too. It comes in classic flavors like Spicy Sriracha, Black Pepper and Sweet Teryaki, and each serving delivers 6 grams of protein.

Opimus Co. Banana Joe Chips

Unlike the bulk bin dried banana chips, this fruit snack was made to taste like a proper chip. Banana Joe Chips are handcrafted fresh daily using non-GMO hom tong bananas that provide a superior taste to other varieties. The savory-sweet flavors mimic potato chips and include hickory BBQ, sea salt, Thai sweet chili, sriracha with pickled garlic and Gruyere cheese.

Chia Viva!

At first, we weren’t sure that chia seeds belong in pudding, but after the first bite, we were surprised how well it works. The texture is actually quite pleasant—an enjoyable dichotomy from the creaminess of the coconut milk and the crunchiness of the chia seed. This dairy-free superfood snack comes in six flavors and is supremely indulgent.

Eat Your Coffee Bar

Dreamed up by two coffee-deprived college students, Eat Your Coffee Bar provides an alternative delivery method to your daily cup o’ joe. This bar is infused with a full cup of coffee—no synthetic caffeine—and with an SRP of $2.99, this value-packed snack provides a caffeine fix along with nutritious ingredients like dates, almonds, chia, oats and dark chocolate.

Farmhouse Culture Kraut Krisps

Kraut kings Farmhouse Culture bring us a chip with the delicious taste and beneficial function of sauerkraut. Rich in a plant-based probiotic blend, these tangy tortilla chips are great for when you’re craving a salty snack. We’ll gladly accept this organic, non-GMO, gut-friendly replacement for the traditional salt and vinegar potato chip. 

Burma Love Natural Foods Company Lotus Chips

Have you ever had a lotus root chip? Neither had we. Burma Love Natural Foods Company is the exclusive supplier to the popular Burma Superstar restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been bringing the taste of Burma to the U.S. since 1992. These addictive crunchy chips are seasoned with roasted seaweed, sesame seeds, sea salt and cayenne.

The Wine RayZyn Company Wine RayZyns

You can think of these as adult raisins. The CabernayZyn is a crunchy superfood snack made from dried Cabernet wine grapes harvested in California. Like a good Cab, this high-fiber snack possesses complex flavors like blackberry, fig and currant, but boasts more antioxidants than wine. Also, the patent-pending drying process allows the nutrients in the grape seeds to be more bioavailable.

Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style Gluten-Free Bread

In January, Canyon Bakehouse launched its first deli-sized gluten-free bread. With a careful dedication to recipe innovation, the company has solved a challenging puzzle in gluten-free baking—going BIG. Available in two delicious flavors, this non-GMO, whole grain and clean ingredient label bread tastes as big and bold as it looks.

Good Karma Foods Dairy Free Yogurt

Good Karma Dairy Free Yogurts deliver 5 to 6 grams of plant-based protein, 800 mg of omega-3 healthy fats and seven live and active cultures. Delivering a flax-based alternative with form and function, Good Karma is nutritious, free of all major allergens and a great example of snacking innovation.

Nutiva Buttery Coconut Oil

Nutiva Buttery Coconut Oil, with its bold, beautiful yellow hue, speaks from the shelf. This love-at-first-sight product story inspires, innovates and overflows with integrity. Its vegan "buttery" flavor is concocted from certified organic non-GMO plants including sunflower, coconut and mint. The end result? Pure "buttery" goodness backed by responsible sourcing.

Know Brainer

Know Brainer, the thinker’s creamer, is an on-the-go alternative to traditional butter creamer. Filled with MCT oil, organic grass-fed ghee and zero sugar added, these single-serve sachets pack a mighty metabolic punch. This product nestles nicely into your coffee cup for a no-frustration, no frills, innovative solution to supporting ketosis in the body.

Siete Family Foods Grain Free Tortilla Chips

Siete's Grain Free Tortilla Chips are free of corn, wheat, rice, beans, soy and dairy. Made from cassava flour, avocado oil, chia seeds and other real food ingredients, this product is an impressive alternative to traditional corn chips. These richly flavored, vibrantly packaged chips proved hard to stop eating—or admiring.

Primal Kitchen Egg-Free Mayo

The inclusion of algae oil in this new 100 percent egg-free mayo from Primal Kitchen is what caught our eye. Made with a blend of monounsaturated avocado oil and ocean-supporting algae oil, this mayo spread is tangy and full of good-for-you fats. Algae oil is among the most sustainable sources of oil and requires very little land or water to produce. We applaud Primal Kitchen’s impeccable, quality ingredient sourcing.

Burma Love Natural Foods Company Fermented Tea Leaf Aioli

If you’ve dined in San Francisco, chances are you’ve heard of (or tasted) the award-winning Fermented Tea Leaf Salad from Burma Superstar restaurants. The cult following of those salads is what led to the creation of Burma Love Natural Foods Company and its signature laphet (fermented tea leaves) condiment. We love everything this company creates, including its brand new Fermented Tea Leaf Aioli, as well as the fact that the tea leaves are sourced from Burma, where the company has partnered with a farming co-op and offers farmers fair wages while teaching them about organic farming practices.

Sue’s Organics Nutritional Feast Dipping Sauce

We’re enamored with the possibilities of this uniquely flavored savory dipping sauce made from organic sunflower oil, soymilk, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, tamari and spices. The vegan, gluten-spread is just as delicious on sandwiches and crackers as it is stirred into steamed veggies or pasta. We also enjoyed Sue’s Organics tahini, curry and ginger miso sauce.

The Maple Guild Organic Maple Vinegar

Most maple syrup producers take the sap runs at the end of the year to make Grade B syrup: a dark, overcooked, lower-quality product. Not so at the Maple Guild, where passion for the community and the woods drives innovation. The team uses the sap leftover after the fleeting season of Grade A Amber maple syrup production and turn it into sweet and tangy maple vinegar, plus a whole slew of interesting maple-infused products. We love their commitment to creating jobs in Vermont by extending the production cycle and amount of SKUs that come from one resource.

Miss Jones Baking Co. Organic Frostings

Miss Jones Baking Co. fills a market need with its line of frostings made with organic ingredients. We love how the coloring in the confetti pop sprinkles is made from natural ingredients like beetroot and spirulina. With enough delicious frosting for one cake or 18 cupcakes, the price point is also appetizing at just $5.99.

GoodPop Organic Freezer Pops

GoodPop’s all-natural frozen popsicles are a refreshing summertime treat free of refined sugars, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial colors and flavors. Simple and healthy, they come in nostalgic flavors like orange cream as well as exciting flavor combinations like hibiscus mint. We love that GoodPop is a company dedicated to doing good by partnering with countless nonprofits.

Coolhaus Ice Cream Pints

Coolhaus oozes creativity with its architecture-themed ice cream flavors like Balsamic Fig & Mascarpone, aka "Eric Owen Moss-Carpone." Its rich, mouth-watering cold treats are made with hormone-free dairy and natural ingredients. We especially admire the company’s commitment to sustainability and use of local ingredients in its unique creations.

Hail Merry 2-Count Cups

Hail Merry’s bite-sized tarts are the perfect little dessert—vegan, paleo-friendly, free of dairy, gluten and GMOs, with some of the cleanest ingredient lists we’ve seen. The treats contain only plant-based, energizing "good fats." We love that this women-owned company is dedicated to making raw treats that taste great and don’t exclude those with dietary restrictions.

MyChelle Dermaceuticals Perfect C PRO Serum

Who says you have to hit the spa for your next great skin care treatment? Here’s our pick for performance—elevated. As the natural beauty industry hones its focus on results-oriented products, MyChelle raises the bar with the latest addition to its Perfect C line. This serum features patented (which helps guarantee potency and quality) L-Ascorbic Acid, the research-backed form of skin-healthy vitamin C. At 25 percent, this professional level concentration allows for deep skin penetration and powerful healthy aging benefits.

Organika Health Products Inc. Activated Charcoal Powder

The prospect of getting coal in your stocking was probably the bane of your existence as a kid. But today, charcoal is proving to be a versatile beauty remedy. This food-grade product, sustainably sourced from hardwood trees, contains one simple ingredient—powdered activated charcoal—but its benefits are vast, including quelling body odor, mitigating bad breath and drawing impurities from the skin. 

Reserveage Nutrition Beauty R&R with Collagen, Melatonin & L-Theanine

Smart beauty products don’t just focus on solutions—they strive to address the root cause of a beauty woe. That’s why we love this nutricosmetic that contains collagen and hyaluronic acid, which support skin moisture and elasticity, right along with clinically proven sleep aids melatonin and L-theanine. The reason? Quality Zs are critical to allowing your skin to repair and renew. Beauty sleep…actualized!  

Natural Factors CurcuminRich Optimizers

Curcumin innovation is all the rage, as well it should be—the large molecule is tough to absorb and leaves the body all too quickly. Factors’ branded curcumin, called Theracurmin, is up to 30 times better absorbed compared to commodity curcumin. The Optimizer line then smartly deploys other key nutrients that support the brain, joints or the heart.

Oregon’s Wild Harvest Biodynamic Herbal Tonics

Chronic stress is a right-to-win area for supplements because it’s not a disease state (only drugs can make disease claims) but rather just a lifestyle problem. Employing authentic biodynamic practices ensures the power of the plant is in every tincture release. 

Gaia Herbs Adrenal Health

Adrenal fatigue is the latest stress-based, lifestyle health issue gripping the nation. This trio of carefully blended botanical formulations are designed to first get you off the ledge short-term, then help the body recover at night, and then maintain your re-balanced state of homeostasis. 

Redd Remedies Gouch! Liquid

Gouch! liquid, launched in December 2016 from Redd Remedies, is a new format for this formulation, designed for easy absorption and to quickly support healthy uric acid levels. It's designed with a whole-body perspective, combining tart cherries and quercetin along with other condition-specific supportive botanicals, Gout! provides the quality of the science-backed claims, along with the sharp marketing. It's a relevant addition to a health category for consumers really craving discomfort relief.

UpSpring Milkflow Fenugreek + Blessed Thistle Chocolate Supplement Drink

Milkflow hits a high note in an underserved category. We all know that breast is best for babies, but some women stop breastfeeding out of concern that they are not producing enough milk for their baby. Milkflow addresses this in an easy-to-mix botanical formula, convenient for mothers to mix filled with quality ingredients that new moms can feel good about. Milkflow is economical, at about 75 cents per serving ($14.99 per box), and we think the product offers an opportunity for retailers to round out their post-natal merchandise set while offering healthful quality support for new moms.

Ora Organic Ora Omega-3 Spray

The future of supplements is here: a zero-waste, plantable box containing wildflower seeds; an innovative spray delivery system; and a non-fish source of an impressive 600 mg DHA. Then it’s lightly flavored with organic pineapple and citrus flavor. Yum—hold the fish burps.

NeoCell Collagen Cookie Bar

About the only thing better for your inner beauty than collagen is collagen inside of a cookie. High in fiber, higher in protein and low in sugar, flavored with a little nut butter or coconut brownie, each bar contains an efficacious dose of 6 grams of collagen. Bar market, you’ve just been disrupted. 

Trace Minerals Research VitaStraw Multivitamin

For the pill-weary masses, we have a multivitamin that you sip through a straw. What liquid would you like to drink? Whatever you’d like! The straw is lined with nutrients that dissolve when the liquid flows on by. 

Aloha Bay Himalayan Salt Lamp and Oil Diffuser

Aloha Bay’s diffuser lamp unites the essential oils trend with the soft glow and natural benefits of Himalayan Sea Salt. This employee-owned business sources its salt rocks solely from a family-owned company near the Himalayan foothills in Pakistan.  The hand-blown glass diffuser nestled within the lamp warms essential oils and promotes the ancient tradition of botanical therapeutics through aromatherapy. 

LunchSkins Recyclable + Resealable Food Storage Bags by 3greenmoms

LunchSkins’ stylish, recyclable and resealable food bags are small gems that pack a big sustainability punch. These bags are 100 percent recyclable, plastic-free, toxin-free and dishwasher safe. Targeting the issue of plastic pollution, LunchSkins has created an accessible solution for positive environmental impact while exemplifying that our collective everyday choices can lead to global change.

1908 Brands Boulder Clean Natural Dishwasher Detergent Power Packs

Boulder Clean embodies green initiatives in its impressively powerful, natural and sustainable products. Its Dishwasher Detergent Power Packs use an innovative, plant-based sugar technology to deliver a high-performing, nontoxic cleaning agent that supports both a safer home and planet. The package is 100 percent recyclable and includes a How2Recycle Store Drop-off label aimed at educating consumers on recycling and diverting waste from landfills. 

The Honest Kitchen Nice Mussels

True to the clever name, Nice Mussels are precisely that. This dog snack is human-grade, non-GMO, single ingredient, whole-food and high in omega 3s. The mussels are freeze-dried, New Zealand blue and green mussels that are rated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program as one of the most sustainable seafood products in the world. 

SeaSnax Chomperz

SeaSnax Chomperz is the healthy and natural alternative to salty, crunchy kids’ snacks. Boldly going where no seaweed has gone before, these bite-size snacks are innovatively designed to appeal to kids: Seaweed curls are wrapped in rice and seasoned with hints of flavors, including onion, barbecue and jalapeno. 

Happy Family Brands Happy Tot Super Foods Puffed Ancient Grain Organic Dino Snack

For young children, eating and playing go hand-in-hand. Happy Tot’s Organic Dino Snacks are perfect for toddlers wanting a fun snack, and perfect for parents who want to give their kids a wholesome snack. Each serving of Dinos is packed with 5 grams of whole grains, partly from quinoa and amaranth, and has 25 mg of choline, a nutrient that helps children grow.

Salty Girl Seafood Salmon Bites for Kids

Salty Girl Salmon Bites serve up 9 grams of protein in bite-sized patties that are snackable and appealing to children. The bites are 100 percent salmon and are conveniently packaged as a frozen item that doesn’t contain artificial colors or flavors or GMOs, and are gluten- and dairy-free.

Juvecol

Juvecol, developed by Maypro, is a proprietary eco-friendly salmon nose cartilage extract clinically shown to support joint health and skin beauty with the added advantages of small daily dosage, ease of formulation, competitive price and rapid action. It utilizes high-quality and purified cartilage that is not used by fishermen. We were impressed by not only the reported benefits, but the supply chain story, where previously wasted material has been repurposed into a beneficial health product.

TeaCrine

Produced by Compound Solutions Inc., TeaCrine is a unique, patent-pending compound found naturally in coffee, tea and fruit. It has mood and energy-boosting effects similar to caffeine, but without unwanted irritability, crash and habituation. Derived from clean and sustainably sourced Camellia assamica var. kucha, a type of tea, theacrine has a molecular structure similar to caffeine but performs differently. It boosts mood and focus without the jitters. We say, what more can you ask for? 

Slimvance

PLT Health Solutions’ SLIMVANCE "Core Slimming Complex" provides a specialized approach to a challenging weight management problem: fat cell breakdown. Often dieters find themselves at a crossroads when attempting to lose or maintain healthy weight. Fat cells persist. SLIMVANCE offers a synergistic formulation of spices that support weight loss by inhibiting accumulation of fat into fat cells and enhancing the breakdown fat cells. We’re happy to see a clean and innovative approach to a challenge facing so many.

Kuju Coffee Pocket PourOver

Instant coffee is no longer the only option for camping, fishing or backpacking trips. Two Eagle Scout brothers came up with a way to make quality pour over coffee on the go by developing a drip filter that attaches to a single-serve bag of coffee grounds and anchors to a mug. Kuju Coffee also sources its beans from a farm that employs former sex trafficked victims and donates 1 percent of its sales to the National Park Foundation.

Ethical Bean Coffee 100% Compostable Pods

The Keurig is a boon for convenience-craving consumers but a bummer for our landfills. Ethical Bean is helping nudge those consumers a step in the right direction with its fully compostable single-serve coffee pods made from coffee bean chaff and other renewable materials. They encapsulate the company’s fair trade, certified organic coffee and can be thrown right in the green bin after use.

10^th Avenue Tea

Our judges loved how 10^th Avenue Tea’s salt shaker-like packaging stands out on the shelf among boxes and tins and eliminates the use of tea bags. Each recyclable shaker bottle contains 45 to 60 servings of instant tea powder made from matcha or black tea extract. Just shake it into a mug, pour hot or iced water over it, and drink. The Chicago-based company was founded by two "tea-loving, tree-hugging entrepreneurial moms."

Chameleon Cold-Brew Bag in Box Black Concentrate

Boxed hot coffee is a thing, so why not boxed cold-brew? Chameleon Cold-Brew’s colorful box holds 32 servings of its delicious, consciously sourced organic black coffee concentrate and is the perfect way to bring this trendy beverage to office meetings.

LoveTheWild Fish Kits

Each LoveTheWild Fish Kit touts the "sustainable and traceable" differentiator across the packaging to provide the much-needed visibility into a typically "murky" industry. The packaging showcases a "Where is this fish from?" section that notes which farm, pen and lot number the individual fish came from so you can enjoy and trust this ethically sourced meal kit.

Open Farm Pet Food

Open Farm Pet Food highlights transparency in its supply chain to further its mission to produce healthy pet food. Each unit is equipped with a lot number for the consumer to look up on the Open Farm website. The lot number report will show where each ingredient was sourced and the third-party lab results of each individual bag.

Chameleon Cold-Brew Single Origin, Mexico Chiapas Coffee Beans

We love the marriage of mission and transparency that Chameleon Cold Brew has forged for its Single Origin, Mexico Chiapas Coffee Beans. The region of Chiapas succumbed to Roya, a plant disease that causes coffee leaf rust. These beans support a farming community dedicated to planning varietals to resist Roya and to use as a source of income until the coffee plants are ready to be harvested.

Numi Organic Tea Turmeric Golden Latte

Numi Organic Turmeric Golden Lattes combine organic, fair trade turmeric and spices in a powder blend. It is the company's unwavering commitment to responsible sourcing that we honor. In its quest to source organic and fair-trade turmeric, Numi worked directly with farmers in Madagascar to secure certification, purchase farming equipment and build infrastructure for the community.

Wize Monkey Coffee Leaf Tea

Wize Monkey creates delightful coffee leaf tea infusions made from Arabica coffee leaves. Even among strong category contenders, its mission stands out with the goal of creating stable, year-round revenues for coffee farming communities. The company's goal of inspiring a worldwide change in coffee farming and creating long-term value for farmers across all continents is one we support.

Salty Girl Seafood Salmon Bites for Kids

Salty Girl Seafood’s Salmon Bites for Kids are finger foods packed with omega-3s, protein and veggies. Another great product from a great company on a mission to change the seafood industry. Its commitment to empowering fishermen and promoting stewardship is helping to support small-scale fishermen who are fishing sustainably while making ecological, traceable seafood accessible to the masses.

CACOCO Drinking Chocolate

CACOCO Drinking Chocolate is a handcrafted drinking chocolate made with unroasted regenerative cacao and superfood herbs and spices. With this nomination we honor the company's commitment to responsible business practices, including ethical sourcing, regenerative cacao farming, and responsible and fully compostable packaging, as well as an eco-conscious approach to business.