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The evolution of women’s health: Trends, opportunities and the changing landscape – infographic
No longer a whispered topic, women’s health is taking center stage as brands proactively offer products catering to all stages...
Read MoreSupplement trends: 7 growing categories, ingredients worth watching
Sales of supplements have slowed since the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the country. Find out what categories and ingredients are showing...
Read MoreAuthenticity matters: How brands can stay true to—and communicate—their values
CPG pioneer Jennifer Maxwell shares her advice for brand founders on everything from sourcing to manufacturing, communicating to storytelling, without...
Read MoreIn the Aisle: Ousting plastic, the packaging pariah
The natural products industry's eternal dilemma: How to package a product without using plastic. Learn more about the brands making...
Read MoreSecret Shopper: What do carbon labels mean for brands’ carbon footprints?
Retailers have a role in reducing the planet’s climate crisis. They can start by supporting brands that are being transparent...
Read MoreMonitor: Data-driven tips for success in functional food and beverages
Nutrition Business Journal's newest report on functional foods and beverages provides data to help brands crack open this market. Learn...
Read MoreTop 10 trends from Natural Products Expo East
New Hope Network's experts identify the 10 most important trends in the natural products industry . Learn more about them...
Read MoreNotable trends a New Hope editor captured at Expo East
New Hope Network's CPG editor trolled the show floor for the latest product and ingredient trends on display at the...
Read MoreExpo East celebrated innovations, ideas that help the industry grow
The 38th Natural Products Expo East drew more than 1,000 exhibitors and nearly 16,000 registered attendees. Read more highlights of...
Read MoreSee the NEXTY Awards natural products winners from Expo East 2023
Twice a year, in concurrence with Natural Products Expos East and West, New Hope Network recognizes the best new products...
Read MoreNatural Products Expo East 2023 to end; Newtopia Now starts in 2024
With Expo East's closing on Saturday, New Hope Network begins a new era for the natural products industry: Newtopia Now...
Read More7 sustainability certifications retailers can rely on
Buyers can rest assured that products bearing any of these seven seals aren't greenwashing their sustainability claims. Find out what...
Read MoreBeacon Discovery – Super-Powered with SPINS Partnership
New Hope Network is transforming how retailers and brands connect in the natural products industry. In partnership with SPINS, we...
Read MoreNavigating the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sector: Standards, Compliance, and Sampling at Expo East
The non-alcoholic beverage (“NAB”) sector is hot. Whether you’re focused on health, counting calories, or merely sober-curious, there’s a product...
Read MoreWhat to keep in mind when choosing sustainable packaging
To make the best packaging choices, brands must understand how compostable and recyclable packaging materials function. Learn more.
Read MoreNBJ Award: Sustainability and Stewardship
Native Botanicals’ Edward Fletcher helps preserve medicinal herbs for future generations.
Read MoreMarket Overview: Supplements, personal care, sustainability and more
The pandemic's effects are fading. Find out what categories are growing sales, which are not, and what values natural products...
Read MoreWatch your mouth—words, including ‘nutraceutical,’ matter
Consumer Healthcare Products Association executives examine the potential for misguided expectations about supplements when using the word "nutraceutical."
Read MoreHow to tell your brand’s sustainability story online, in social media
Natural products CPGs share how they relay their sustainability stories to consumers via websites and social channels. Find out what...
Read MoreNew Food Order: Food companies must step up to mitigate climate change
In this episode, Moving Beyond Carbon Neutrality in Food and Agriculture, panelists discuss what corporations must do to remove more...
Read MoreHow brands can use packaging to start sharing sustainability stories
Along with agricultural and environmental seals, and nutrition information, brands must follow FTC guidelines about what food packages cannot say.
Read MoreIntegrity in Sustainability Claims: HowGood Is My Product?
In today’s market, sustainability claims on consumer-packaged goods are both ubiquitous and increasingly necessary, both to stand out as a...
Read MoreFTC Enforcement Trends in Environmental Marketing
A 30-year review of enforcement actions for food, beverage, and personal-care products
Read MoreNew Hope expands Beacon Discovery in time for Expo East
The improved platform allows retailers to evaluate brands' sustainability and values to expedite product discovery. Find out more about this...
Read MoreTransparency: How to start honest discussions about how food is made
New Hope Network has created a framework for improving transparency and guiding constructive conversations focused on product integrity and industry...
Read MoreWebinar: Best ways to connect with mission-minded consumers
Consumers' purchases reflect their values, but getting your story to them is tough. See what our panelists say about sharing...
Read MoreHow to optimize brand identity in 2023: An expert’s advice
New Hope Network explores branding and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) design trends with Fred Hart, creative director of Interact Brands.
Read MoreRetailers battle inflation with higher prices, lower margins
Different types of natural products retailers see various effects from rising prices. Thus, they choose different ways to reduce inflation's...
Read MoreNew Hope Network’s Market Integrity Group – Who We Are
Today’s CPG companies face a daunting task: ensuring compliance with federal regulations while simultaneously standing out to retailers and consumers...
Read MoreWeigh in: How can I expand vendor diversity in my store?
While vendors from under-represented communities benefit from having products on your shelves, you'll attract a wider variety of shoppers, as...
Read More3 retailers find opportunity, balance with private label
Sales of store brands increased 11.3% last year compared to 2021, so it's no surprise that retailers might consider adding...
Read MoreWebinar: Raising capital for long-term success
In this webinar, CPG industry expert Elliot Begoun interviews seasoned investors Jeff Batton and Bill Stoddart of HomeSake Venture Partners....
Read MoreESG Reporting Requirements Updated
ESG disclosures aligned with the International Sustainability Standards (ISSB) will be a legal requirement for public companies starting in 2024....
Read More5 retailers innovating the brick-and-mortar shopping experience
Innovation and experimentation has long defined retailing in the natural and organic products industry. And with the rise of online...
Read MoreBeacon Discovery: A new transparency tool for brands, retailers
In this interview, Shelley Sapsin, VP of Market Integrity for New Hope Network, explains how Beacon Discovery by New Hope...
Read MoreOrganic Food Market at a New High Despite Inflation
The latest Organic Trade Association survey shows that even as sales growth slows, consumers increasingly value organic products’ health and...
Read MoreMeet the New Organic Shopper
As more consumers focus on the health of people and the planet when making product purchases, organic shoppers, too, are...
Read MoreNatural Products Retailers and Shoppers Panels
Retailers want to identify shoppers’ needs, learn how their needs evolve and change, and determine how they can continuously meet...
Read MoreNavigating integrity in the natural products CPG industry
With more natural products on shelves than ever, transparency is critical. Learn about the standards and initiatives that will help...
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