Myths and benefits of organic certification
Jaclyn Bowen, general manager of organic certification provider QAI/NSF International, addresses two common concerns she hears about certification.read more
View Article15 companies that support sustainability by working with the Rainforest Alliance
These companies exhibiting at Expo West 2016 work with the Rainforest Alliance as part of their commitment to sustainable sourcing.read more
View ArticleHall of Legends welcomes 12 natural industry pioneers in 2016
On March 11, we honored 12 individuals representing various sectors of the industry, ranging from natural retail to beauty to farming.read more
View Article19 NEXTY Award winners revealed at Expo West
The foods, beverages, supplements, beauty products and natural living products stood out among the rest at Expo West.read more
View ArticleNatural Products Expo West 2016: Find Your Spark
From the top of the convention center to the classrooms at the Marriott, there were sparks flying and innovation flourishing all week long at Natural Products Expo West 2016.read more
View ArticleHealthNote’s Vitature database—the right tool for the right time?
CEO says supplement database earns high interest at Expo digitizing the supplement Healthnotes, the company behind Aisle7, is set to unveil a supplement industry database that will quantify and...
View ArticleFun at Natural Products Expo West 2016 [Photo gallery]
The 36th annual Natural Products Expo West was the biggest ever, with 77,000 attendees and more than 3,000 exhibiting companies. See photos from the event.read more
View Article12 new beverages found at Natural Products Expo West 2016
The following products are just a small group of drinks that stood out from the crowd with impressive nutrient profiles, functional ingredients, conscious sourcing practices and notably, lower...
View ArticleNEXTY Editors' Choice Awards at Expo West 2016
In addition to the 19 winners selected by a panel of industry judges, six additional winners were selected to win NEXTY Awards by New Hope Network editors at Natural Products Expo West.read more
View ArticleHow curcumin makes it from seed to shelf
You say turmeric. I say curcumin. Todd Runestad read more
View Article12 noteworthy vegan finds at Natural Products Expo West 2016
Plenty of foods and beverages at Natural Products Expo West shunned animal products. But these 12 vegan products stood out because of their innovative ingredients and unparalleled taste. read more
View ArticleVeggie Fries wins 2016 NEXT Accelerator Natural Products Pitch Slam at...
Judges liked the company's ability to reinvigorate the sleepy frozen French fry category through its innovation of a significantly more nutritious product.read more
View ArticleFocus on trust just what the natural products industry needs
Natural Products Expo West keynote inspires paradigm shift Natural Products Expo West keynote Martha Rogers explored the nuances of trust, inspiring this Idea Xchange Xpert to think not just about...
View Article3 ‘speed scratch’ products that make dinner easier
New Hope Network editors explore the groundswell of natural products exhibiting at Natural Products Expo West 2016 that are making mealtime less of a hassle.read more
View ArticleMyth busting at Natural Products Expo West: How organic can feed the world
It costs too much. Yields aren't high enough. You've heard all of the reasons organic can't feed the world, now consider these facts. read more
View ArticleJust Eat It tells a compelling story about our food waste problem
Compelling enough for you to go directly to your pantry and fridge and start re-evaluating everything.read more
View Article6 paleo picks from Expo West 2016
Here, find interesting brands that innovate in caveman-approved foods and beverages that are free from dairy, soy, grains and legumes. read more
View ArticleDifferentiating through packaging at Natural Products Expo West 2016
Here are some examples of how companies at Natural Products Expo West are putting a different spin on packaging — whether it’s by how it looks, how it feels, or what can be done with it after a product...
View Article9 natural beauty standouts from Natural Products Expo West 2016
From sourcing and storytelling (think foraging for beauty) to natural interpretations of international beauty trends (single-use, biodegradable facial masks), Natural Products Expo West was looking...
View ArticleVersatile oats go beyond breakfast at Natural Products Expo West
From granolas to side-dish starters, here is a sampling of the range of delicious oat products we spotted and tasted at Natural Products Expo West 2016.read more
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