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Minna is bringing innovation to the tea world with its sparkling tea beverages in the flavors Tropical Green Tea, Citrus Black Tea and Lime Hibiscus Tea. Lightly brewed to maintain a smooth, delicate profile, think of Minna teas as sparkling-water-meets-tea, made with only organic ingredients and no added sweeteners. It’s a canned beverage you can feel good about drinking again and again.
Purity and transparency are the foundation for White Leaf Provisions’ regeneratively farmed, biodynamic, organic kid and baby food products. With their apple sauces and baby food puree pouches, founders Meghan and Keith Rowe are creating a mindful and holistic brand, feeding our children the highest quality ingredients while helping heal the earth. Combatting climate change is top of mind for the Rowes, too; they donate a portion of sales to mission-based businesses that help further the practice of and educate farmers on regenerative farming practices.
Solely Fruit Jerky isn't like the fruit leather of your childhood; it's 100% fresh fruit compressed into a convenient strip that delivers clean, simple nutrition. All Solely products are just one or two ingredients—from organic mango to organic pineapple with coconut—sourced from a network of Solely Certified Farms that grow organic fruits and veggies. Solely also produces dried fruit (organic banana, pineapple rings and mango strips), never with added sugar or preservatives. It's the kind of snacking kids (and adults) deserve.
Wife and husband team Maria and Pete Brennan of Soñar! are forging forward in the snack aisle with organic, grain-free tortilla chips that boast small ingredient lists and big flavors—salsa verde, sea salt and nacho (dairy-free!), to be exact. Latina-owned, Soñar! doesn't just make chips packed with snack time nutrition; it’s deeply rooted in mission. The brand advocates for the American Latino community in big ways, not only by featuring Latino stories on each chip bag but also by donating 1% of annual sales to the Latino Community Foundation.
From start to finish, Enroot captures the mindfulness and attention of tea-making. The sparkling cold brew tea was developed by 12 James Beard Foundation Impact Program chefs who keep nourishment and sustainability top of mind. Enroot uses organic whole tea leaves that have been brewed for at least 20 hours and flavors each batch with organic botanicals, fruits and spices. Light and refreshing, the teas highlight nature’s flavors with no added sugars, colors or preservatives.
Packed with nutrients and a depth of flavor, Otamot’s tomato sauce is an essential pantry staple, especially if picky eaters are involved. Otamot’s CEO, Andrew Suzuka, created the recipe in an attempt to get his own picky-eating daughter to eat more veggies and, luckily, it was a success. We love Otamot’s commitment to transparency, too; each certified organic ingredient is clearly spelled out on the front of Otamot’s labels.
Kombucha-like in nature, water kefir is a living probiotic drink that offers gut-supporting benefits, and Goodwolf is bringing it to the masses. Made with non-dairy kefir crystals, Goodwolf's water kefir is super light and comes in unique flavors—hibiscus bloom, turmeric gold, ginger lemon and coconut lime—all developed with 100% organic cold-pressed juices and herbs. We're also big fans of Goodwolf's branding.
Ideal for on-the-go tea lovers, Tea Drops is making waves in the tea world with bagless, dissolvable loose-leaf teas that use 20% less waste than a typical tea bag. Flavors range from rose earl gray to pumpkin spice and citrus ginger, ensuring tea drinkers of all varieties are satisfied. Tea Drops are easy to use, too; simply drop into a mug of hot water, and let the tea dissolve. Oh, and did we mention they come in flower, star and heart shapes? Tea time is fun again.
Based on the Indian traditions of stillness, patience and balance, Dahlicious features India-style, slow-cultured yogurts, honoring the belief that great things take time to develop. Its slower, intentional culturing process makes for high-nutrient, rich-tasting Lassi (traditional-style drinkable yogurt), drinkable cashew yogurt and almond yogurt, all made with 100% certified organic ingredients. Dahlicious treats natural yogurt probiotics differently, too, measuring live probiotics at the expiration date to guarantee accurate nutrition profiles in all products.
Based on the Indian traditions of stillness, patience and balance, Dahlicious features India-style, slow-cultured yogurts, honoring the belief that great things take time to develop. Its slower, intentional culturing process makes for high-nutrient, rich-tasting Lassi (traditional-style drinkable yogurt), drinkable cashew yogurt and almond yogurt, all made with 100% certified organic ingredients. Dahlicious treats natural yogurt probiotics differently, too, measuring live probiotics at the expiration date to guarantee accurate nutrition profiles in all products.
While not always easy, building a brand rooted in organic ingredients is the path toward a responsible, sustainable future for a healthier planet and its people. These nine companies are in their early stages but are already committing to the organic way and modeling how the natural products industry should follow suit. Check them out on-site at Natural Products Expo West 2020, and read on to learn how each is championing organic.
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