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Burroughs Family Farms owners celebrate winning a 2024 NEXTY Award at last year's celebration.
Natural Products Expos
Expo West 2025 is almost here—price increases March 2Expo West 2025 is almost here—price increases March 2
byNew Hope Network staff
Feb 20, 2025
3 Min Read
Three brands from the gallery: Bollygood Sparkling Lemonade, Seven Sundays Little Crispies and O Positive Health FLO Superfood Powder.
Retailers
Burroughs Family Farms owners celebrate winning a 2024 NEXTY Award at last year's celebration.
Natural Products Expos
Expo West 2025 is almost here—price increases March 2Expo West 2025 is almost here—price increases March 2
byNew Hope Network staff
Feb 20, 2025
3 Min Read
Lara Jackle Dickinson is the executive director and co-founder of One Step Closer (OSC).
Industry Insights
Female leaders drive sustainable change, transform global food systemsFemale leaders drive sustainable change, transform global food systems
byLara Dickinson
Feb 19, 2025
4 Min Read
Business Management
Lara Jackle Dickinson is the executive director and co-founder of One Step Closer (OSC).
Industry Insights
Female leaders drive sustainable change, transform global food systemsFemale leaders drive sustainable change, transform global food systems
byLara Dickinson
Feb 19, 2025
4 Min Read
Three brands from the gallery: Bollygood Sparkling Lemonade, Seven Sundays Little Crispies and O Positive Health FLO Superfood Powder.
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  • Douglas Brown, New Hope Network Senior Retail Reporter

    Douglas Brown

    Senior Retail Reporter, New Hope Network

    Douglas Brown has worked as a journalist for more than 30 years, covering everything from the White House and Capitol Hill to technology, crime, healthcare, business, and food and agriculture. He writes about all aspects of the natural and organic products industry for New Hope Network.


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    Woman shopping for private label brands
    Retailers
    The private label boom: Why some grocers are betting on their own brandsPrivate label soars: Why grocers are investing big
    byDouglas Brown
    Feb 20, 2025
    6 Min Read
    Alternative chocolates will soon start entering the chocolate marketplace
    Investors and Service Providers
    The future of chocolate: A Valentine’s Day revolution without the cacaoFuture of chocolate: How food-tech is creating cacao-free alternatives
    byDouglas Brown
    Feb 13, 2025
    4 Min Read

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    Chili crunch brand at Winter Fancy Food
    Retailers
    What surprised me at the Fancy Food Show: Noodles, chili crisp and popcorn innovation
    Surprising finds at the Winter Fancy Food Show
    Feb 6, 2025
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    5 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Popular snacks include popcorn, potato chips, corn chips, crackers and more.
    Food and Beverage
    Super Bowl snack boom: High protein and global flavors dominate the natural field
    Super Bowl snacks: Protein-packed and global flavors are in
    Jan 31, 2025
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    6 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    A black-and-white vintage sign announces "No alcohol beyond this point."
    Retailers
    Retailers toast the booze-free boom: Nonalcoholic beverages are big business
    Burgeoning nonalcoholic beverage category booming
    Jan 23, 2025
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    6 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    The Rodale Institute has been one of the leading advocates for regenerative agriculture.
    Industry Insights
    Regenerative agriculture: Cultivating hype into hope
    Regenerative agriculture: cultivating hype into hope
    Jan 16, 2025
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    5 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    A large robotic grocery bag with a face, legs and arms is filled with a variety of grocery products, surrounded by other products in various colors.
    Retailers
    AI transforms grocery retail with smart tools and sustainable solutions
    The AI revolution in natural grocery retail
    Jan 15, 2025
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    13 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    A sign that says "plant based meat" sits on a blue-green surface surrounded by yellow peas and a variety of packaged plant-based meats.
    Food and Beverage
    Plant-based meat's wild ride needs R&D, savvy to stabilize
    Plant-based meat industry hunts for stabilization
    Jan 9, 2025
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    6 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    The Flowers Foods logo is above the Simple Mills logo.
    Industry News
    Flowers Foods acquires Simple Mills in $795M deal
    Flowers Foods buys Simple Mills for $795M
    Jan 8, 2025
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    3 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    The image includes photos of crepes, Expo West attendees socializing and three beauty products to illustrate the changes happening this year.
    Natural Products Expos
    Natural Products Expo West delivers fresh change for 2025
    Change comes to Natural Products Expo West 2025
    Jan 6, 2025
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    2 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    New Hope Network is launching a new newsletter called Navigating Natural.
    Industry News
    New Hope Network launching Navigating Natural newsletter in January
    Navigating Natural newsletter starts Jan. 7
    Dec 11, 2024
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    2 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    A woman wearing blue denim pants kneels down and holds dark, healthy soil in her hands.
    Industry News
    California Food & Agriculture officials wrestle with regenerative agriculture definition
    California officials concerned 'regenerative' proposal
    Dec 9, 2024
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    3 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Industry News
    Diestel Family Ranch turkeys with regenerative seal deliver more nutrients
    Regenerative Diestel Family Ranch turkeys more nutritious
    Nov 19, 2024
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    3 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    The words "2025 Organic Oscars" in golden balloon numbers and letters stand above silver, gold and black decorations to set the gala's tone.
    Natural Products Expos
    'Organic Night Out' benefit for Organic Voices returns to Natural Products Expo West
    Organic industry awards gala returns to Expo West
    Nov 19, 2024
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    3 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Zack Troyer of Folkland Foods, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke about the $3 million grant at the Troyer family's farm in October.
    Business Management
    Pennsylvania program supports growth of organic potato market
    Organic potato farm to grow with Pennsylvania's support
    Nov 11, 2024
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    4 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    The AI Revolution
    Toolkits and Downloads
    The AI Revolution
    The AI Revolution
    Oct 1, 2024
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    1 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Colorado's St. Vrain Market draws in shoppers with functional drinks, prepared meals
    Market Data and Analysis
    St. Vrain Market: Nutritious food and drink options for travelers, locals
    Small-town market's offerings reflect market trends
    Oct 1, 2024
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    4 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    B-Rite Market on Polk Street in San Francisco, California, opened on Aug. 29, 2024.
    Market Data and Analysis
    Bi-Rite: Proximity to city parks inspires innovative options for shoppers
    Bi-Rite Market prides itself on innovative products
    Sep 23, 2024
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    4 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Earth Fare: A place to find innovation, plant-based foods and customer service
    Market Data and Analysis
    Earth Fare: A place to find innovation, plant-based foods and customer service
    Earth Fare: All in on craft vegan and the Ozempic effect
    Sep 16, 2024
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    3 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Deals, new products still thrive amidst tough investment landscape
    Investors and Service Providers
    Investors seek business fundamentals in innovative natural products brands
    Strong business fundamentals key to attracting investors
    Sep 13, 2024
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    9 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    New tech platform provides data farmers and brands can use for marketing.
    Industry News
    Farmers, brands have new tech platform to support stronger partnerships
    Farming app offers marketing data for brands
    Sep 10, 2024
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    3 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Kimberton Whole Foods has seven location in the area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
    Market Data and Analysis
    Kimberton Whole Foods: Find nutritious beef in unusual products
    Beef isn't just red meat at Kimberton Whole Foods
    Sep 10, 2024
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    3 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Lucina Denver
    Newtopia Now
    10 food and drink destinations in Denver to visit during Newtopia Now
    10 Denver dinner and drink destinations
    Aug 23, 2024
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    6 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Kiss the Ground
    Newtopia Now
    Kiss the Ground launches new regenerative ag educational series
    Kiss the Ground launches new regenerative ag educational series
    Aug 23, 2024
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    3 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Natural and organic products market update
    Market Data and Analysis
    The big picture: Natural and organic industry sales data for 2023
    Natural and organic: 2023 sales data
    Aug 21, 2024
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    1 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Industry Insights
    Colorado culinary stars bolster state’s agricultural diversity, vigor
    Colorado’s trendy culinary scene depends on local farmers
    Aug 19, 2024
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    10 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Monitor: Social media hypes 'carnivore' diet despite facts
    Industry News
    Monitor: Medicine challenges 'carnivore' diet social media hype
    Monitor: Social media hypes 'carnivore' diet despite facts
    Aug 1, 2024
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    4 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Investors and Service Providers
    Spring, summer NCN events showcase innovation and brand savvy
    Spring, summer NCN events showcase innovation and brand savvy
    Jul 27, 2024
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    3 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Food Innovation Center at CSU Spur ready to inspire Newtopia Now visitors
    Newtopia Now
    Food Innovation Center at CSU Spur ready to inspire Newtopia Now visitors
    Food Innovation Center at CSU Spur ready to inspire Newtopia Now visitors
    Jul 12, 2024
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    3 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Newtopia Now: A retailer's guide to education and networking sessions
    Newtopia Now
    Newtopia Now: A retailer's guide to education and networking sessions
    Newtopia Now: A retailer's guide to education and networking sessions
    Jun 26, 2024
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    6 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Peaches and 'oysters': Does Colorado offer a Mile High cuisine?
    Newtopia Now
    Peaches, 'oysters' and beer: Does Colorado offer a Mile High cuisine?
    Peaches, 'oysters' and beer: Does Colorado offer a Mile High cuisine?
    Jun 25, 2024
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    6 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    The Vitamin Shoppe’s leading supplement trends: Weight loss, lifespan
    Market Data and Analysis
    The Vitamin Shoppe’s leading supplement trends: Weight loss, lifespan
    The Vitamin Shoppe’s leading supplement trends: Weight loss, lifespan
    Jun 18, 2024
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    7 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Monitor: Weed legalization informs natural and organic industry trends
    Natural Product Trends
    Monitor: Weed legalization informs natural and organic industry trends
    Monitor: Weed legalization informs industry trends
    May 16, 2024
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    4 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Improved taste, nutrition elevate gluten-free foods across the aisles
    Brands
    Improved taste, nutrition elevate gluten-free foods across the aisles
    Improved taste, nutrition elevate gluten-free foods across the aisles
    May 8, 2024
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    5 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
    Brands
    Marketing regenerative: How three ROC brands sell agriculture
    Marketing regenerative: How three ROC brands sell agriculture
    Apr 30, 2024
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    8 Min Read
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    byDouglas Brown, Senior Retail Reporter
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