Adrienne Smith

1 month ago | newhope.com | Adrienne Smith

Find inspiration and increase your industry know-how with these keynotes and ‘State of’ education sessions at Natural Products Expo West. Get the details. There’s so much more to Natural Products Expo West than the exhibit halls—although who doesn’t love the exhibit halls? This annual event not only draws brands and buyers, but also some of the greatest minds, changemakers and natural products experts leading the industry today.

1 month ago | newhope.com | Adrienne Smith |Jess Elliott

Ashwagandha's rising popularity is driven by its diverse health benefits, but it is critical to make sure brause only high-quality root extracts to ensure maximum effectiveness and product integrity. The ancient herb, Ashwagandha, has rapidly grown in popularity due to its wide-ranging health benefits, ranging from support of sleep and mood to reproductive health.

2 months ago | newhope.com | Adrienne Smith

Female leaders work together, nurturing their connections and uplifting their communities to support a more sustainable future. Find out what 24 women in the natural product industry want to see this year. At a GlanceSupporting regenerative agriculture rebuilds ecosystems, boosts biodiversity and ensures sustainable food production. Collaboration across supply chains and industries fosters innovation, resilience and meaningful progress.

Jan 2, 2025 | supermarketnews.com | Jessica Rubino |Adrienne Smith

Every year, as we navigate a sea of new products and talk with retailers and investors from across the country, we come up for air to ask: Which ideas and trends will rise to the top? Looking ahead to 2025, the answer feels more complex than ever. A new administration, rapid technological advancements and economic volatility are set to reshape the landscape. From shifting tariffs and consumer behaviors to regulatory changes and retail challenges, the unknowns are vast.

Sep 25, 2024 | newhope.com | Adrienne Smith

In this dynamic session, Kiss the Ground Co-Founder Finian Makepeace sits down with natural products industry leaders to discuss why education and storytelling are key to promoting regenerative agriculture. Watch it here. People across the natural and organic products industry encounter the word “regenerative” constantly. But relatively few of them possess a strong understanding of what, exactly, makes a farm regenerative, said Kiss the Ground Co-Founder Finian Makepeace.