New Hope Network

What does one of the most innovative and purposeful retailers in the world look for in new brands?

Join us for our Natural Products Expo East Buyerside Chat with Thrive Market tomorrow!

Discover how Thrive discovers exciting, mission-aligned companies at — and beyond!

Start preparing for Natural Products Expo East now with New Hope Network’s Adrienne Smith and 's Jason Bidart, VP merchandising food, and Christine McNerney, VP merchandising ops and home, health and beauty.

longside , founded Planet FWD—a climate management platform for CPGs. In a recent interview, she tells New Hope, "I'm thrilled that [Planet FWD's] relationship with Moonshot and will continue!" Click the link in bio to learn how!

It's official - we launched a PODCAST!! 🎙️🎉

In the inaugural episode, New Hope Network’s , vice president of content, and , content director, discuss how New Hope looks at innovation: not just what makes its way onto store shelves, but also what happens behind the scenes to ensure companies use business as a force for good. We also connect with , Natural and Organic Strategy and Innovation manager for The Kroger Co., and Emily Kanter, co-owner and CEO of Cambridge Naturals, about how brands can partner with retailers to elevate their innovations. Finally, in a regular segment called The List, we highlight our favorite industry-shaping products, companies and ideas. 🤩

➡️ Check out our first episode today (link in bio)! Find us on your preferred podcast app!

WOW, what a week! Thank you all for coming out to this year’s Expo West ❤️

We love this community and seeing your friendly faces. We had so many amazing conversations with both old and new friends, saw some great innovation and learned a ton. We are more excited about our industry’s future than ever!

See you this September at Expo East in Philadelphia!

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We believe that the natural products industry exists to help progress a better world. New Hope Network understands that our purpose as a service providing enterprise is to elevate the values and actions of those that truly impact change, thereby our Community Purpose and Impact Awards are designed to specifically recognize change-makers.

Congratulations to our 2023 Community Purpose and Impact Award Winners! Scroll to see the award winners in each category, and let's celebrate their impact together! 🎉🎉

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our 2023 Expo West Pitch Slam Winner, ! 🎉🎉🎉

And a big SHOUTOUT to our 2023 Pitch Slam Runner Up, and our Audience Choice Winner, ! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating the innovation exemplified by these outstanding competitors and the industry as a whole. 👏🏽👏🏽

Unfamiliar with Pitch Slam? In front of a live audience on Wednesday night, 10 brands pitched to a team of 5 judges, who selected 5 finalists to compete one last time. In addition to a free booth at Natural Products Expo West 2024, the Pitch Slam winner receives more than $30,000 in services from New Hope Network.

UPDATE! We've heard from several brands that there were technical issues with the NEXTY nomination form system last week. Sorry about that!

Because of this, we are extending the nomination deadline until this Wednesday, July 13, at 5pm MDT. Also, we will need to receive your samples by FRIDAY, July 15 at 3pm MDT.