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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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  • Shara Rutberg
  • Shara Rutberg

    Shara Rutberg

    Freelance writer

    Shara Rutberg has written for numerous publications, including The Denver Post and New Hope Network, during her career as a freelance writer. She has a passion for animals and people.

    She began writing for New Hope Network, a sister publication of Organic Produce Network, in 2010.

    Rutberg holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Northwestern University and a master’s in journalism from Columbia University.


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    byShara Rutberg
    Nov 20, 2024
    2 Min Read
    Funky Mello co-founders Zach and DeLisa Harper consider themselves foodies, but both deal with different food allergies and sensitivities.
    NEXTY Awards
    Funky Mello marshmallow creme soars with aquafabaFunky Mello marshmallow creme hits the right notes
    byShara Rutberg
    Nov 5, 2024
    6 Min Read

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    Milkadamia launches sustainable organic oat milk sheets made with 2D printers
    Business Management
    Milkadamia launches sustainable Organic Oat Milk sheets made with 2D printers
    Cutting-edge Organic Oat Milk sheets slash packaging, food waste
    Oct 4, 2024
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    INFRA empowers retailers with next-gen digital coupon technology
    Retailers
    INFRA empowers retailers with next-gen digital coupon technology
    INFRA empowers retailers with next-gen digital coupon technology
    Jul 22, 2024
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Dalci: Gooey brownies set out on a chemical-free food crusade
    Brands
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    Dalci: Gooey brownies set out on a chemical-free food crusade
    Jul 11, 2024
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    5 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    From Ethiopia to Idaho, Maskal Teff grows a gluten-free opportunity
    Brands
    From Ethiopia to Idaho, Maskal Teff grows a gluten-free opportunity
    From Ethiopia to Idaho, Maskal Teff grows a gluten-free opportunity
    Jul 2, 2024
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    5 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Sherry Frey digs into Gen Z’s passion at Organic Produce Summit
    Market Data and Analysis
    NIQ’s Sherry Frey digs into Gen Z’s passion at Organic Produce Summit
    NIQ’s Sherry Frey digs into Gen Z’s passion at Organic Produce Summit
    Jun 4, 2024
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    NEXTY winner Lentiful aims to convert ‘plant-curious chili dudes’
    NEXTY Awards
    NEXTY winner Lentiful aims to convert ‘plant-curious chili dudes’
    Lentiful founder aims to convert ‘plant-curious chili dudes’
    Apr 22, 2024
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    7 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    NEXTY Awards
    Raaka never roasts the beans or burns the growers for its chocolate
    Raaka never roasts the beans or burns the growers for its chocolate
    Mar 14, 2024
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    5 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    MyBacon
    NEXTY Awards
    MyForest Foods reinvents mushroom farming—and bacon
    MyForest Foods reinvents mushroom farming—and bacon
    Mar 13, 2024
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
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    Natural Products Expos
    Burroughs Family Farms pioneers ROC almond farming
    Burroughs Family Farms pioneers ROC almond farming
    Feb 20, 2024
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    6 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Food and Beverage
    Alec’s Ice Cream: Regenerative organic ice cream even tender tummies can savor
    Alec’s Ice Cream: Regenerative organic ice cream for all
    Feb 14, 2024
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Paul Stamets, research pioneer who also is the founder of Fungi Perfecti/Host Defense and co-founder Mycomedica Life Sciences
    Natural Products Expos
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    Sep 27, 2023
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Paul Stamets
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    Sep 13, 2023
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    4 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
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    Brands
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    Terraseed: Leading a sustainability revolution in supplements
    Aug 31, 2023
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Globowl Baby Food
    Business Management
    Globowl presents globally inspired eats for little foodies at Expo East
    Globowl presents globally inspired eats for little foodies at Expo East
    Aug 24, 2023
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    4 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Every Body Eat crisp bread crackers are free from free from the top 14 allergens and corn, as well as chemicals and sugar
    Business Management
    Every Body Eat's missions include winning Expo East Pitch Slam
    Every Body Eat's missions include winning Expo East Pitch Slam
    Aug 15, 2023
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
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    Business Management
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    Feb 22, 2023
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
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    Business Management
    Sweet Logic: Making microwavable mug cakes low carb, high protein
    Sweet Logic: Making microwavable mug cakes low carb, high protein
    Feb 22, 2023
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    5 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Wonder Monday: Low-carb cheesecake snacks for every day of the week
    Business Management
    Wonder Monday: Low-carb cheesecake snacks for every day of the week
    Wonder Monday: Low-carb cheesecake snacks for every day of the week
    Feb 1, 2023
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    5 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
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    Investments
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    Climate investments a bright spot in cloudy funding climate
    Nov 29, 2022
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    I Eat My Greens soup sails into the NEXTY Award finals
    NEXTY Awards
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    Nov 3, 2022
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    5 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Stressed-out consumers can find support in the supplement aisle
    Vitamins and Supplements
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    Oct 17, 2022
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    3 Min Read
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Highlights from Natural Products Expo East
    Natural Products Expos
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    Oct 14, 2022
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Sustainability: Creating a regenerative agricultural system | Natural Products Expo East 2022
    Business Management
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    Oct 5, 2022
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    NEXTY winner Simpli brings ethical, regenerative ingredients to store shelves
    Business Management
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    Oct 5, 2022
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    Industry Insights
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    Sep 30, 2022
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    Business Management
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    Sep 26, 2022
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
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    Business Management
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    Sep 14, 2022
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
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    Sep 13, 2022
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Supplements' growth prompts redefining success
    Market Data and Analysis
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    Aug 3, 2022
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Fighting for climate change is fighting for existence | Climate Day EW 2022 | Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.
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    Mar 16, 2022
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    byShara Rutberg, Freelance writer
    Tabitha Brown | Plant-based joy, from a vegan Black woman who dreams of crab legs
    Business Management
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    Mar 11, 2022
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    Technology, J.E.D.I. are key to natural products' growth, data show
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    Mar 9, 2022
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