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⭐ Did you see these beverage innovators at Newtopia Now? ⭐ Our Stoop Talk host Andrea Donsky, RHN sat down with two functional beverage brands who are making waves in the RTD space: 🧉 Kelsy Raap from Upstate Elevator discusses the brand's innovative approach to low-dose THC beverages and their place in today's functional beverage market. https://utm.io/ujd6z ☕ Jake DeCicco from Super Coffee shares the benefits (and challenges) of owning a family business and how its consumers are the fuel behind the brand's innovation. https://utm.io/ujd6y ➡️ Learn more about these innovative brands pushing the functional beverage category forward on NewHope.com. #Paid #NewtopiaNow #StoopTalks #FunctionalBeverages #SuperCoffee #UpstateElevator

Meet one of our Newtopia Now NEXTY Award finalists, Brause! 🍎 ✨ This German craft soda brand is shakig up both the non-alcoholic space AND the better-for-you soda space in the U.S. The brand focuses on going back to basics, and only uses four ingredients: carbonated water, organic apple juice, wheat malt and organic date syrup. With a sleek can and a refreshing taste that industry pioneer Sandy Gooch loved! Learn more about Brause and the NEXTY Awards on NewHope.com. Nominations for the 2026 NEXTY Awards close December 1st! https://utm.io/ujd7M #craftsoda #germansoda #NextyAwards #newtopianow #expowest #innovation

Women ages 25-45 raise your hands! ✋ Erika Craft, Nutrition Business Journal Market Research Analyst predicts an influx of products targeted towards you in 2026. More education around women's specific needs is part of the shift, and the data supports it. Also discussed? Whey vs plant-based protein, the growth of the hydration market and the impact of GLP-1s. Check out the full episode on YouTube to learn more about what the data shows. This episode is sponsored by Premier Research Labs. Watch the full episode here: https://utm.io/ujdSS

📢 The 2026 NEXTY Award nominations are OPEN! Thinking of nominating one of your products? Here's what you need to know: - The NEXTYs have been celebrating the most innovative, inspirational and integrity-driven products for over a decade. (So, they're kind of a big deal!) - Nominations close December 1st. - If you nominate before October 15th, you get a $50 discount on your first product nomination! - Finalists are announced in February 2026, and winners are announced at Natural Products Expo in March 2026. - You do not need to exhibit or attend Expo West to win! ❓ Have additional questions? Drop them below and we'll answer them! CIick here to learn more and find the nomination form: https://utm.io/ujenW #nextyawards #innovation #integrity #inspiration #consciouscpg #naturalproductsinnovation #expowest2026

New Hope Network Senior Retail Reporter Douglas Brown digs into the new SPINS data discussing how Gen Z and Millennials interact with the Natural Products industry. No surprise–it's differently than older generations! But what does that mean for retailers and brands? Hydration, heart health, mood support and MORE are important to these new consumers. 👉 Want more? You'll just have to check out Shelf Life tomorrow, October 9th, on NewHope.com. #shelflife #genz #millennials #shoppinghabits #consciouscpg #naturalproducts

Industry news: 🚨 UCLA was chosen by Sandy Gooch to house The Sandy Gooch Papers, which document the founding and growth of Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets and the founder's life work. Mrs. Gooch transformed the way many Americans prepare, eat and shop for food, asking, "Is it Goochable?" Sources at the University of California Los Angeles say The Sandy Gooch Papers will be available to researchers early next year. A companion lecture series—the Sandy Gooch and Harry Lederman Endowed Lecture Series—will be announced in the coming months. Read the full press release on NewHope.com: https://utm.io/ujebb #sandygooch #naturalproductsindustry #consciouscpg #organicfood #mrsgoochsnaturalfoodmarkets

Are you planning for 2026? Then you need to know what's happening in the Sports Nutrition and Weight Management markets. In this week's episode of The Natural List, co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith are joined by Nutrition Business Journal's Market Research Analyst Erika Craft to discuss the findings in NBJ's 2025 Sports Nutrition and Weight Management Report. From hydration and energy beverage's skyrocketing growth to the battle of the protein powders, this report is chock full of insights that you need to be prepared for the upcoming year. Tune in on YouTube for the full video, or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Premier Research Labs. Watch the full episode here: https://utm.io/ujdSS #TheNaturalList #sportsnutrition #weightmanagement #glp1 #nutrition

🌱 🍫 Compostable packaging enters the confectionery space! A case study of two companies creating packaging that aligns with their consumer wants and brand ethos. New Hope Network editor Meredith Kaufman interviewed two brands, Bubbies Ice Cream and The Conscious Bar, about their journey to creating compostable packaging. Was it easy? No. The brands encountered packaging testing issues and retailer hesitancy, but both overcame these challenges to drive long-term growth and generate consumer loyalty. Check out the full article, especially if you are a brand looking for examples of others making the switch to sustainable packaging. https://utm.io/ujdxQ #sustainablepackaging #compostablepackaging #ecofriendly #chocolate #icecream #consciousconsumer #consciouscpg

🚨 Industry update: Dave Schermerhorn has been named the Chief Commercial Officer at National Co+op Grocers (NCG) after serving as interim CCO since June. With 30+ years in food cooperatives, Schermerhorn takes the helm during challenging times for grocers facing rising costs, supply chain issues and tariffs. 💡 His focus: increasing NCG's visibility, educating brands on the cooperative network and shifting strategy from center-store to fresh perimeter products. Read more about his plans to drive value through scale and efficiency across NCG's 167 member co-ops on NewHope.com. https://utm.io/ujcJe #nationalcoopgrocers #consciouscpg #CPGnews #tarrifs #supplychain

Is Halloween candy about to get healthier?! 🍬 🎃 Here's your digital preview of Douglas Brown's Shelf Life column this week, where he'll discuss better-for-you confectionery trends and how they compare to the good-for-you soda market. This is one juicy, or should we say, sugary, column this week. Don't miss out! Click the link for the full article on NewHope.com. #betterforyoucandy #halloweencandy #betterforyousoda #candytrends #consciousCPG