5@5: FDA proposes delay for new nutrition facts panel | Amazon boosts Whole Foods' private label

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

New Hope Network announces inaugural NEXTY Gold Award winners

NEXTY Gold honors companies that continue to impress with their innovation, integrity and inspiration and represent the pinnacle of the natural product industry’s future.

How to connect with your audience on climate change (and everything else)

These are the crucial components of an effective message, as told by the director of the Center for Climate Change Communications at George Mason University.

Pacific Resources International

The story of Pacific Resources International (PRI) begins some four decades ago when a young man in America named David Noll was consumed by a hunger for adventure and traveled to far off New Zealand with a guitar in one hand and a surfboard under th

5@5: Kellogg taps supplement CEO | Report: Challenges in FDA's response to food safety violations

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Personal care from the inside out at Natural Products Expo East

Personal care went beyond skin deep at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore. In fact, we found products for wound care, aromatherapy on the go, hair growth and circulation.

5@5: Kroger pursues 'local' edge | Changes to come at Nestle?

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Secret Shopper: How do I support brands that give back?

The Natural Foods Merchandiser secret shopper visited a natural products store in the Midwest to inquire about purpose-driven, responsible brands. Here's how the store did and how you can help your customers with similar questions.

For something new in the protein aisle, brands turn to packaging

Sunwarrior and Designer Protein give protein powder packaging a much-needed revamp.

Grainful, LoveTheWild and more join Chobani Food Incubator's second class

The incubator is working to enable a new food frontier by providing promising, purpose-driven startups with the resources they need to take on big food companies.

5@5: Gyms give grocery stores more competition | Hain Celestial's approach to corporate venture capital

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

4 brands debut colorful new looks at Natural Products Expo East 2017

As natural moves mainstream, brands shed the earth tones and nature-inspired images on their packaging for fun colors, elegant designs and graphic elements that help tell their story.

USDA is ignoring its customers—the American public—on animal welfare

Matthew Dillon, director of agricultural policy and programs at Clif Bar, offers his take on why the organic industry is suing USDA for delaying the organic animal welfare rule.

How are retailers connecting with millennials and Generation Z?

These constantly connected generations hold tremendous buying power. Here's how three stores address their unique needs.

8 better-for-you puffed snacks sampled at Expo East 2017

Have a look at the newest healthier puffed snacks that exhibited at Natural Products Expo East 2017.

5@5: Angie's Boomchickapop bought by Conagra | All the ways Amazon is moving into physical retail

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Probiotic innovations target new health concerns

At Expo East 2017, we found a new frontier emerging in probiotics that go beyond gut health and immune function. Watch this!

The Road to Natural: Contrast and consequences

On day five of the Road to Natural: Back to the Farm series, we make a last stop in Washington to look into the political realities of fixing the food system driven by a myriad of niche interests.

13 herb-infused foods and beverages at Natural Products Expo East 2017

Maca in your protein powder? Acerola in your beverage? Here's a small sampling of the new herb-boosted natural foods and beverages that exhibited at Natural Products Expo East.

Seven Sundays scores investment from Berlin-based Katjesgreenfood

Seven Sundays is the first and only U.S. company to receive an investment from Katjesgreenfood, a division of the Katjes Group.

5@5: Organic chicken sales rising fast | Sweets and snacks find success online

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

This week: Bolthouse Farms debuts plant protein milks | A new turmeric-based supplement line from Nature's Way

New product launches, certifications, hires and appointments, and other natural products company news this week.

6 new essential oil products at Natural Products Expo East

Aromatherapy is here to stay. Innovative launches and fresh delivery options further invigorated the category at Natural Products Expo East.

The food and beverage flavor trends that dominated Natural Products Expo East 2017

In which New Hope Network editors make sense of the flurry of natural, edible new products we observed at Natural Products Expo East.

5@5: Grocery chain Albertsons gets in the meal kit game | Why OTA sued USDA

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

How Kroger is keeping a laser focus on health and wellness

There's a reason this retail giant has a reputation as one of the more progressive conventional grocers when it comes to natural and organic. Here's a look at its track record.

Hilary’s ready to ramp up retail expansion, new product development with investment

An infusion of capital will fuel an extension of the brand's retail footprint and propel new product development of plant-based, allergen-friendly foods.

King collagen comes out of the capsule

Creative new delivery formats for collagen emerge at Expo East.

OTA survey: Millennial parents will be big organic food buyers

Organic Trade Association survey signals big new wave of organic consumers on the horizon

5@5: Wegmans works to advance organic, biodynamic farming | A standard for grass-fed organic dairy

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Breakfast grains shine at Natural Products Expo East 2017

Humble grains were elevated to superstar status at Expo East as brands enlivened them with nourishing nuts, seeds, fruits, spices and delivery forms.

National Co+Op Grocers among B Lab 'Best for the World' honorees

NCG member food co-ops sold more than $80 million in products from certified B Corps in 2016.

Baltimore's Real Food Farm hosts first-ever service project at Natural Products Expo East

Volunteers visited Baltimore's largest urban garden, which provides education and farmers markets to improve food access around the neighborhood.

Dreading your packaging redesign? Let joy spark the process

Behold, an easy exercise to intuitively spark your redesign process.

Expo East 2017 shows off hemp oil's buzz

First there was CBD. Then there was hemp oil. Along came sophisticated botanical formulations featuring hemp. And now there's non-cannabis cannabis. You heard right.

Aunt Fannie’s closes $2.5 million note round

Capital will fuel innovative product expansion, and support expanded distribution and global retail efforts.

3 top plant-based proteins at Expo East 2017

These plant-based meat alternatives put a new spin on time-tested ingredients like vital wheat gluten and soy.

5@5: Beans boost gluten-free pastas | Honest Tea lands in Happy Meals

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Should you call your innovation a supplement or a beverage or a food?

Product positioning can make or break you. Here are a few pro tips that can lead you to the promised land.

A know-brainer: Ketogenic coffee creamer company wins pitch slam

Know Brainer took home the prize at Natural Products Business School Pitch Slam at Natural Products Expo East 2017.

The best of the best: The Natural Products Expo East 2017 NEXTY Award winners

These standout products exemplify integrity, innovation and inspiration, securing them a NEXTY Award at this year's Natural Products Expo East.

We're spilling this 2017 Expo East beverage trend: New alternatives in the dairy aisle

Check out three exciting new products on the show floor.

Authentic natural leaders: 2017 Retailer of the Year winners

The announcement is in: Here are the 2017 Natural Foods Merchandiser-Natural Products Expo Retailer of the Year winners.

The Road to Natural: Fighting for farms

On day four of the Road to Natural: Back to the Farm series, we take a look at what organic farmers and other groups are doing to level the playing field for small farms.

5@5: Amazon deal could trigger M&As | Baby food pouches bad for environment

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

OTA survey: Millennial parents will be big organic food buyers

Organic Trade Association survey signals big new wave of organic consumers on the horizon

5@5: PCC rebrands to emphasize its local roots | Nestlé buys majority of Blue Bottle coffee

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Why more brands are investing in sustainable supply chains

Two experts explain three big factors driving companies to improve the sustainability and responsibility of their supply chains, and how they can get started on this work.

Mikey's scores $5 million investment to increase innovation, distribution

The maker of gluten-free, grain-free, paleo-friendly products receives a $5 million investment from the innovation center Factory.

Expo East 2017: Hot topics and happenings

Follow this story to keep up with the latest events and buzz from Natural Products Expo East 2017. Updates will be added throughout the event. [View the story "Natural Products Expo East 2017: Hot topics and happenings" on Storify]È

UNFI: Contracts with Amazon, Whole Foods in place until 2025

Executives report sales growth, financial details for fourth quarter, end of fiscal 2017

Aunt Fannie’s closes $2.5 million note round

Capital will fuel innovative product expansion, and support expanded distribution and global retail efforts.

Organic Trade Association sues USDA over failure to advance organic livestock standards

The OTA's lawsuit, filed Wednesday, claims that the U.S. Department of Agriculture violated the Organic Foods Production Act and unlawfully delayed the effective date of the final livestock standards.

100 natural products companies make climate commitments in 6 months

Action against climate change is growing exponentially among natural products brands. Here's how the Climate Collaborative's first six months of work have shaped up.

5@5: Some Florida produce unsafe after Irma | Whole grains becoming more convenient

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Live from Expo East: Trends and Products Likely to Succeed with Progressive Natural Channel Consumers

Join us at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14 for a free livestream from Natural Products Expo East.

The Road to Natural: The small steps necessary to help the small farmers

On day two of the Road to Natural: Back to the Farm series, we hear stories of farmers who have benefited from USDA programs designed to support small farms and launch small brands, and what it will mean if those programs and policies disappear.

Live from Expo East: Natural Products Business School

Join us from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 for a free livestream from Natural Products Expo East.

Live from Expo East: The State of the Natural Industry—How We Will Fuel Growth

Join us from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14 for a free livestream from Natural Products Expo East.

There’s more than one way to hop on the hemp bandwagon

CBD pioneers and startups alike all seem to be finding success—if they’re careful.

5@5: Hemp farmers ‘operating without a manual’ | Will more grocers buy into meal kits?

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Once Upon a Farm recruits John Foraker, Jennifer Garner

As it looks toward national availability in 2018, the cold-pressed baby food brand brings on two high-profile executives.

Behold, an odorless, tasteless (but not colorless) curcumin

Beverage makers and marketers in particular will be able to expand their healthy ingredient options with this one.

'Fully Alive' is transparent and raw and wants to help you find your mission

Runa cofounder Tyler Gage's new book tells the story of how the company built a supply chain from the ground up with a hybrid social enterprise model.

9 questions to ask supplement companies at Natural Products Expo East

How can you ensure the supplements you're stocking are the best of the best? Start with these talking points.

Study shows one way organic agriculture combats climate change

A new groundbreaking study proves soils on organic farms store away appreciably larger amounts of carbons—and for longer periods—than typical agricultural soils. The important study, directed by Northeastern University in collaboration with The Organ

10 trends to watch at Natural Products Expo East 2017

Natural Products Expo East is a great place to spot trends in the food and CPG industry. The content and research team at New Hope Network will be tracking the following product trends this year, as we look for ideas and companies fueling growth for

Expo East '17 preview: 12 supplements that will make you rethink the brain space

Staving off dementia and improving memory isn't the half of it.

The Road to Natural: Can we save rural America from the country it feeds?

Today we explore communities and how organic and natural entrepreneurs and brands can drive rural economic development.

Expo East ’17 preview: Probiotics continue to evolve

11 probiotic supplements for the new age—plus a non-probiotic product that does what you thought probiotics used to do.

NFM New Product Showcase – September/October 2017

The September/October Expo East issue of Natural Foods Merchandiser highlights the products, people and brands leading the way in natural. As a preview to the countless innovative new products that’ll be shown in Baltimore, we present 48 new SKUs for

The argument for authenticity

Authentic brands should live it and breath it—but not talk too much about it, says this marketer and adviser.

How one botanical supplier ensures ingredient integrity

Regulators on one side, outlaws on the other. What's a responsible botanical ingredient supplier to do?

Healthier consumer preferences open doors for artisanal chocolate brands

The global organic chocolate market is on the rise, and better-for-you inclusions and fun flavors are driving growth for some brands.

Meet the Influencers of Natural Products Expo East 2017

There’s not a brand out there that hasn’t heard about the marketing importance of engaging influencers to help spread company awareness and—ultimately—sell more. But at New Hope Network, we recognize the value of influencers for those reasons and so much more.

3 reasons to build good into your business model

Incorporating sustainability practices into a business model is about much more than making an altruistic impression.

Sweet Earth CEO: Why the Nestlé acquisition matters

Can a burrito inspire mainstream consumers to eat more plant-based foods? With Nestlé’s recent acquisition, it can.

5@5: MOM's Organic Market to open its first 'truly urban' store | GNC in search of a China partner?

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Expo East '17 preview: 21 supplements that will make you rethink the brain space

Staving off dementia and improving memory isn't the half of it.

Unilever buys Pukka

Pukka Herbs will come under the Unilever umbrella with its acquisition announced Sept. 7. The deal favors social responsibility and growth possibility.

Plant-based food brand Sweet Earth acquired by Nestlé

The purchase gives Nestle immediate entry into the dynamic and red-hot U.S. plant-based foods segment.

30 Natural Products Expo East editors' picks to find on the show floor

Find the trendiest products on the Natural Products Expo East show floor with this preview from New Hope Network editors.

5@5: A second Amy's Drive Thru coming soon | Checking in with New Chapter

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

GNC names new CEO

The supplement retailer named a new CEO to replace interim CEO Bob Moran. Meet the new chief.

The Road to Natural: Back to the Farm

Nutrition Business Journal's editor is joined by a farmer and a retailer activist on a road trip from Iowa to Baltimore to examine how agriculture and nutrition policy impact farmers and rural communities.

C-P-S-C: 4 letters natural product retailers need to know

Do you understand this government agency's role in regulating consumer products? To avoid million dollar penalties, here are a few things to know.

5 considerations for building an amazing team

Katlin Smith, CEO and founder of Simple Mills, shares best practices for building a successful (and amazing) team.

5@5: Vitamin World will reportedly file for bankruptcy | Baby food entrepreneur trades in hoops for scoops

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

How Good Spread encourages consumers to track their impact

Connection is key for this peanut butter brand that puts mission first, product second.

Pumpkin spice has enduring cool-weather appeal

Pumpkin spice latte for your pup? Yes, really. Here’s the newest class of PSL-flavored natural food and beverages soon coming on the market.

5@5: Thrive Market makes 'a big push around breakfast' | A conversation with a probiotics pioneer

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.

Where to eat, drink and network at Natural Products Expo East 2017

A timeline of the free, fun networking (and happy-hour-ing!) events at Expo East.

'The Vegetable Butcher' brings seasonal produce to center plate and top of mind

There's no vegetable too high-maintenance for chef and restaurateur Cara Mangini. Take her tips for educating consumers and making produce more approachable.

5@5: Inside a kombucha brewery | U.S. obesity rate holds steady

Each day at 5 p.m. we collect the five top food and supplement headlines of the day, making it easy for you to catch up on today's most important natural products industry news.