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How Alter Eco is leading the way in full-circle sustainability
Edouard Rollet, co-founder of Alter Eco, reveals how and why the successful chocolate brand focuses on circular sustainability. "What can we do or what are we doing or what can we do better that...
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5 key ways companies can start tackling climate change
Intimidated by the challenge of reducing your impact on the climate? Here's how to get a foot in the door. Last week, the Climate Collaborative hosted an introductory webinar on how companies can...
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Shaping the future of palm oil
Here's a look at three pathways to creating a bright future for palm oil cultivation. Looking into the future we know that palm oil is here to stay. Palm oil is a superior vegetable oil when done...
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How organic will help you beat the competition
Should you bother making your products organic? Gary Hirshberg says the answer is straightforward. From an ecological point of view, the reasons to go organic are obvious. But from a business point of...
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Why do CPG brands need to pay attention to regenerative agriculture?
In this Ask the Fixer installment, three industry leaders explain why it’s critical for companies to support regenerative agriculture. Regenerative agriculture can help reverse climate change, and...
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Colorado aims to promote economic development via ambitious hemp plan
Regulating the market for hemp starts with the plant, but Colorado officials recognize the need to manage the entire supply chain from cultivation and seed to manufacturing and banking. In the...
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These women-owned brands are tackling food waste and food allergies, together
Women-owned brands Renewal Mill and Square Baby are teaming up to create okara-infused baby food. “As women, we have the unique opportunity to support fellow female entrepreneurs so that we can all...
View ArticlePioneering hemp for the planet
CV Sciences is committed to the advancement of the hemp industry for the greater good of the environment, economy and the planet. A pioneer credited for bringing the industry together, CV Sciences...
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6 red flags when vetting contract manufacturers
Keep looking if you see any of these signs that the co-packer isn't right for your brand. Choosing a co-packer for your natural product is one of the most important decisions a brand owner will make....
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Amazon’s sustainable packaging program isn't catching on, but why not?
Amazon has demonstrated interest in sustainability including introducing programs like Frustration-Free Packaging. Read on for the pros and cons of taking part in the program and the impact it may...
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The fair trade 4: Product for which certification makes a big difference
We have the Dirty Dozen list for produce with the highest amounts of pesticide residue. Now, here are the most important product categories to select fair trade goods. From fair trade to organic and...
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3 companies using blockchain to enable vertical supply chain collaboration
Blockchain technology is attractive to consumers as well as a problem-solving asset to brands, suppliers and retailers that are committed to bettering their supply chains and winning back consumer...
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How Nature's Path is turning its ambitious sustainable packaging vision into...
The brand has committed to using 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025. Here are the first steps it's taking toward this goal. Nature’s Path has committed to making all of its...
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Solving our packaging problem: Industry leaders to collaborate during...
This spring, stakeholders from across the packaging value chain will come together to create innovative, sustainable packaging solutions in RCD’s Redefining Flexible Films Innovation Workshop. There...
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9 small companies with big organic commitments
While not always easy, building a brand rooted in organic ingredients is the path toward a responsible, sustainable future for a healthier planet and its people. These nine companies are in their early...
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How Tom Szaky of TerraCycle is transforming the waste landscape
Tom Szaky is on a mission to reduce the amount of waste we generate. Learn how and why at his Natural Products Expo West keynote on Thursday, March 5, 2020. The natural products industry is part of...
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Your brand can help fight hunger nationwide. Here's how
Conscious Alliance is a hunger relief and youth empowerment organization feeding families in need across the country. Conscious Alliance is on a mission to end hunger through the power of art and...
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NOW Foods petitions White House to stay open
NOW Foods sales demand triple normal and sales of some products at 50x normal rates. NOW Foods, a pillar of support for natural independent retail stores across the country, has petitioned both the...
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CPG industry urges state and local officials to keep manufacturing running
Some states and localities have exempted CPG manufacturing facilities and truck drivers, but others have not, causing confusion among employees and industry. Today, the Consumer Brands Association,...
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EPA and CPG industry announce key policies to protect consumer cleaning and...
The new policies are being implemented to increase production and keep supply chains moving. On a conference call today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Consumer Brands Association...
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