Pitch perfect Investment Learning Summit at Expo West
The year 2015 marked the inauguration of the Natural Products Business School Investment Learning Summit
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Amara products are destined for babies' bellies. They're made with organic fruits and vegetables using a special drying technique that retains the original nutrients of the foods and are sealed in lightweight pouches. To prepare, all that's needed is breast milk, formula or water. Amara promises to "only offer products that we feel confident to give to our own babies" as it strives to meet consumer demand for more nutritional, convenient and delicious baby foods. Amara's website
Bandar Foods brings traditional Indian flavors and foods to the American market. Whether serving the mood for mint cilantro chutney or naan chips, Bandar promises to keep it interesting! Bandar's Indian-inspired products come in easy-to-use squeeze bottles and are complementary to all kinds of American cuisine, from tacos to turkey. They're also vegan, vegetarian and gluten free, and fit well in the condiment aisle next to mayonnaise and mustard. Bandar Foods' website
QR codes are no longer a thing of the past. At a time when consumers are demanding food transparency, Community Seafood is finding a way to connect fishermen with the people who eat their catches, and they're using QR codes to do it. Not only is Community Seafood a community-supported fishery (CSF), it's also branching out and selling its catch as flash-frozen, traceable foods. Customers need only scan a QR code on the package to learn who caught their dinner, where and how. As global fisheries experience stress and decline, Community Seafood offers an excellent, scalable solution. Community Seafood's website
To prevent the dreaded experience of drinking coffee in the afternoon or at night, the founders of Counting Sheep Coffee found a way to satiate coffee cravings without jeopardizing sleep. Unlike the coffee Americans crave to wake up in the morning, Counting Sheep Coffee contains organic valerian root, an herbal sedative. Customers will love this coffee because it tastes great and promotes better sleep. Counting Sheep Coffee's website
Baobab is a superfruit containing high amounts of vitamins, minerals and fiber, all things that support immune health, weight management and stress relief. Kaibae strives to use undiscovered or underutilized crops in its food products and the company also assists partners in Northern Ghana with education and greater access to health care. For a highly nutritious addition to a morning smoothie or afternoon salad, Kaibae's baobab products will do the trick. Kaibae's website
Let's face it. The world is addicted to plastic, but it doesn't have to be this way. The innovative founders of Loliware developed a food product that can hold and package other foods and drinks. Imagine drinking out of a colorful cup at a party and then eating it once your drink is gone. And if you can't finish it all, you can rest assured knowing that the cup is also biodegradable and will not end up floating in the ocean someday. It's time for the natural products industry to say goodbye to plastic and hello to biodeg(edibles)! Loliware's website
Inspired by nature and adventure, Munk Pack was developed so that active, health-minded people can get the nutrition they need while on the go. Pouch technology allows Munk Pack's ingredients to stay fresh with minimal processing, fillers or preservatives. Each pouch is also filled with superfoods intentionally sourced to meet high taste and quality standards. This product is also non-GMO Project certified, gluten free and sales contribute to One Percent for the Planet. Munk Pack's website
Visit the Olomomo website, the first thing you read is this, "Eating Olomomo nuts will likely make you nuttier, happier and more adventurous. It’s true." While I didn't think it possible that I could get any nuttier, I did go a little crazy when the cinnamon cayenne almonds hit my tongue. Olomomo uses fair trade, organic ingredients and sustainable packaging whenever possible. It recently also became a Certified B Corporation, joining the growing list of companies that are redefining what success in business means. Olomomo nuts are perfect for customers desiring a protein-packed snack with creative, savory, and sometimes spicy flavors. Olomomo's website
Founder Megan Douglas is the heir to an extensive familial understanding of medicinal herbs that spans generations. She has also studied Ayurvedic medicine in India and earned a degree in herbal medicine and naturopathy. As a result, World Organic products are an accumulation of wisdom wed with modern healing techniques. World Organic health and beauty products are ethically produced, organic and BioGro certified. Products also include everything from bronzers to exfoliants, aroma oils to lipsticks. World Organic's website
Nut butters are not all created equal. Try Yumbutter to understand. The founders deeply understand the role that healthy ingredients play in overall health. Unhappy with the peanut butters they found on their shelves at home, they started making their own nut butters, with a twist. Instead of making only traditional nut butters, they experimented by adding ingredients such as nutrient-rich seeds and fruits to their recipes. Additionally, Yumbutter runs a program called BuyOne:FeedOne. Every time a Yumbutter product is purchased, the company helps feed a child with malnutrition. With healthy foods and a great social mission, Yumbutter is helping nourish the world. Yumbutter's website
Nut butters are not all created equal. Try Yumbutter to understand. The founders deeply understand the role that healthy ingredients play in overall health. Unhappy with the peanut butters they found on their shelves at home, they started making their own nut butters, with a twist. Instead of making only traditional nut butters, they experimented by adding ingredients such as nutrient-rich seeds and fruits to their recipes. Additionally, Yumbutter runs a program called BuyOne:FeedOne. Every time a Yumbutter product is purchased, the company helps feed a child with malnutrition. With healthy foods and a great social mission, Yumbutter is helping nourish the world. Yumbutter's website
The year 2015 marked the inauguration of the Natural Products Business School Investment Learning Summit. Ten brands pitched to a room full of investors and an expert panel of judges. If you missed the summit, here's a quick introduction to each of the companies and entrepreneurs that presented and inspired the crowd with their forward-thinking ideas and products.
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