The Natural List

Dec 09 2024 57 ep. 30 mins
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A New Hope Network podcast covering hot products, emerging trends and expert insights driving the future of CPG! Seaweed burgers and meatless meats. Mushroom elixirs and adaptogenic mocktails. Plastic-free packaging and waterless shampoos. The nearly $300 billion-dollar natural products industry is swimming in innovation. But which products and trends have staying power? During this podcast, co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith share the latest industry news and the most compelling and (sometimes off the wall) innovations that are primed to transform the CPG industry and support a global shift toward healthier, more sustainable living.

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Opportunities in regenerative CPG with RegenBrands' Anthony Corsaro

Dec 09 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of The Natural List, co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith are joined by Anthony Corsaro, co-founder of the RegenBrands ecosystem, to discuss the dynamic intersection of regenerative agriculture and consumer packaged goods (CPG). Anthony shares the journey behind launching the RegenBrands Institute, RegenBrands Coalition and RegenBrands Capital—all designed t

Top trends shaping CPG and retail in 2025

Dec 02 2024 22 mins  
In this episode of The Natural List, co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith offer a sneak peek at New Hope Network’s 25 transformative trends set to shape the CPG and retail landscape in 2025. From reimagined beauty rituals and personalized health solutions to evolving approaches to convenience, sustainability and inclusivity, these trends provide a glimpse into the future of

Inside natural product investments and innovation

Nov 18 2024 15 mins  
In this episode of The Natural List, co-host Jessica Rubino shares highlights from the Nutrition Capital Network (NCN) Fall Investor Meeting, where entrepreneurs and investors gathered to explore innovations and business strategies in the health and wellness industry. Jessica discusses the shift in the investment landscape, with investors now focusing on profitability over fas

Supplement and ingredient trends from SupplySide West

Nov 11 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of "The Natural List," Erika Craft, market research analyst for New Hope Network’s Nutrition Business Journal, joins the discussion to share insights from her recent visit to SupplySide West 2024. Erika highlights some of the industry’s most promising trends, including a growing focus on women’s health, longevity and opportunities with pharmaceutical innovati

NEXTY Awards: Dos and don'ts for Expo West submissions

Nov 04 2024 23 mins  
Ever wonder what it takes to win a prestigious NEXTY award? In this episode of The Natural List, co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith are joined by New Hope Network's Douglas Brown, senior retail reporter, and Nancy Coulter-Parker, content marketing director, to discuss the essential dos and don’ts for submitting nominations leading up to Natural Products Expo West. With th

Behind the scenes of 'The DSHEA Effect' documentary

Oct 28 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of The Natural List, co-host Jessica Rubino is joined by Bill Giebler, content and insights director for Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ), to discuss the upcoming documentary The DSHEA Effect. Produced by New Hope Network and NBJ, the documentary celebrates 30 years of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), passed on Oct. 25, 1994, which transforme

Functional beverages, health span trends and Amazon’s new grocery strategy

Oct 21 2024 21 mins  
In this week's episode of The Natural List, co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith dive into the rapidly expanding healthy beverage space, highlighting products that blend convenience with functional ingredients. From ready-to-drink beverages with supplement panels to products such as Bloom Nutrition’s colostrum and collagen peptides—focused on gut health and skin, hair and

Exploring Natural Products Expo West 2025 themes with Jenna Fitch

Oct 14 2024 21 mins  
In this episode of The Natural List, co-host Adrienne Smith is joined by Jenna Fitch, senior conference content director, to discuss the latest topics shaping Natural Products Expo West 2025. The conversation kicks off with an update on the speaker application window, open until Nov. 1, and the call to bring impactful conversations to the table, specifically on topics such as artif

The Natural List returns with hot industry takes

Oct 07 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of The Natural List, co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith explore the latest news and trends in the natural products industry, starting with the excitement of the 2025 Natural Products Expo West NEXTY Awards. For the first time, nominations are open early, running until Dec. 2, and cover 35 categories, including new favorites like non-alcoholic beverages, beau

Investing in CPG: A capital-efficient, good-growth era

Jun 27 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of The Natural List, co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith sit down with The Angel Group’s Founding Member Adam Spriggs and Managing Partner Chris Robb for an informal crash course in today's angel investing landscape.  Founded just under five years ago, The Angel Group is a  community of investors who are passionate about the food and beverage indu