30 products to celebrate B Corp month
With over 3,200 Certified B Corporations spanning 150 industries and 71 countries, all of these companies have one unifying goal: to redefine success in business beyond the bottom line and be a force for good in the world.
Babo Botanicals' 100% Mineral Zinc Baby Sunscreen Collection is available in a convenient stick, lotion and new non-aerosol pump format for face and body. All three products glide on sheer and are non-whitening. Gently formulated with 100% non-nano zinc oxide, the lightweight baby sunscreen is fragrance free and formulated for very sensitive skin. It is also gluten-, soy- and dairy-free, as well as water resistant and reef safe.
Single-use plastic is one of the greatest environmental threats of our time, polluting our waterways, harming wildlife around the globe and never fully leaving our ecosystems. Enter Bee's Wrap: the all-natural, fully biodegradable food storage solution, made of beeswax and GOTS-certified cotton. Our washable and reusable food wraps are made in Vermont using ethically sourced ingredients and the best manufacturing practices, giving you the safest industry-leading beeswax wraps on the market.
Based in Fairfield, Connecticut, and 100% family owned, the Bigelow Tea Company pioneered the specialty tea category nearly 75 years ago. This three-generational company, founded in 1945, takes pride in its heritage and successful growth from a one-product, entrepreneurial venture into America’s leading specialty tea company. The Bigelow Tea line includes more than 150 varieties of Flavored, Traditional, Green, Organic, Herbal, Decaffeinated and Wellness teas–including its flagship specialty tea flavor, “Constant Comment," an all-time American favorite.
Chickapea’s mission is to create good for the world through nutritious, organic meal options and impactful social contributions. Our organic pasta made from only chickpeas and lentils turns a pantry staple into a superfood—high in protein, fiber, iron and other nutrients, it cooks and tastes like traditional pasta. We offer five shapes of pasta (spirals, penne, shells, spaghetti and linguine) and a delicious Vegan Mac which includes a creamy sweet potato and pumpkin sauce. We make it easy for people to eat well, support sustainable organic farming practices and we also donate three cents from every package to school nutrition programs for children in need.
Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy, is announcing its B Corporation recertification and the first fully renewable plant-based milk carton in the United States as part of its continued focus on sustainability. As a result of better employee and community engagement, environmental standards and corporate governance, the company received an improved score of 100.5 during its B Corporation recertification. Converting more than 10 million cartons this year, Clover Sonoma will convert additional milk cartons over the next few years until the entire line of milk cartons is fully renewable.
Dr. Brite is a plant based oral care company that creates products to solve specific oral care problems. The company is proudly Women-Owned and Women-Led, and has been a Certified B Corporation since 2016 using the power of business as a force for good.
Goddess Garden is known for its highly effective, award-winning, reef-safe mineral sunscreens. The company's mineral sunscreen has been renewed with a powerful new SPF 50 line made with clear zinc for kids, babies and adults. The new formulas are made with premium zinc and plant-powered ingredients offering an enhanced sunscreen experience that is ultra-sheer on any skin tone. Goddess Garden is a women-owned business (WBENC) in addition to being a Certified B Corporation.
The GFB was started by two gluten-intolerant brothers who had the radical notion that gluten-free foods could taste amazing and be good for you. Today, the brothers operate a Certified B Corporation where you can see their commitment to sustainability in everything from their zero-waste production facility to their inclusive hiring program. They are on a mission to make good-for-you foods in good-for-you ways. And they are excited to announce the launch of new GRAIN-FREE Bites! All the amazing taste and protein you have come to know from our original Bites, but now with lower sugar and paleo-friendly.
Good Food For Good is on a mission to make it easy for people to eat well and do good! The company is are committed to making a difference in two of the biggest food related issues—bad food and no food—with one solution. Its organic and delicious sauces are free of added sugars, allergens and additives, making it easy for people to make healthy choices that are also delicious. Additionally, its Buy One Feed One initiative provides a meal for someone in need with every purchase. Together, let’s bring a stop to deaths related to poor diets and hunger.
Happy Baby Organics' new Regenerative and Organic line of baby food is made with ingredients that are farmed for our collective future. This means that each ingredient comes from farms that apply regenerative agriculture practices that, at scale, help to sequester carbon and reverse climate change. Happy Family Organics lives its mission to change the trajectory of children’s health through nutrition, and as part of that, is committed to protecting the planet for little ones to grow up in today and inherit tomorrow.
Building off of the success of Hippie Snacks’ ever popular Cauliflower Crisps and Avocado Crisps, the company is excited to add a new Plant-based Cauliflower Cheeze Crisp flavor to their line-up which also uses real cauliflower as the first ingredient. Alongside its vegetable crisps, the brand is launching three flavours of Almond Crisps available in Sea Salt, Rosemary, and Cheezy Chive. These crisps are gluten-free, grain-free, plant-based and have 5-6 grams of protein per serving. As a founding Canadian B Corporation, Hippie Snacks is committed to serving the planet, the community, and its customers.
Lotus Foods is celebrating 25 years of advocating for family rice farmers, rice biodiversity and more environmentally friendly rice production! Lotus Foods' organic, heirloom and more sustainably grown rices are distinguished by their terroir and treasured for their distinctive cooking qualities, taste, texture, aroma, color and nutritional value. The company is launching a new flavor, Spicy Kimchi, to its line of Rice Ramen Noodle Soup Cups which cook easily in hot water and are ready to be eaten after just 3 minutes.
Makeena is the leading consumer engagement and insights platform focused exclusively on the natural products industry. Committed to connecting shoppers with Good for You and Good for the Planet brands, Makeena helps consumers earn cash back and loyalty rewards simply for buying better and engaging with the brands they love—anywhere they shop. For partner brands and retailers, Makeena’s exclusive real-time shopper data and insights help them make more informed, efficient, and effective business decisions. Drive trial, direct engagement, insights, and growth with Makeena—connecting shoppers and brands for good!
Luke's is an innovative, vertically integrated sustainable seafood company specializing in lobster and crab sourced direct from fishermen. Built to provide world-class seafood for our restaurant group, this seafood production company now also creates retail products for home cooks, demystifying the process of cooking lobster for anybody. Its cooked, nitrogen-frozen lobster meat kits and nitrogen-frozen lobster tail kits earned it the Whole Foods Global Supplier of the Year Award in 2018, and its new products, including Lobster Mac and Cheese, Lobster Bisque, and Cocktail Crab Claws make it even easier to create a seafood feast at home.
Introducing nature’s gift to keto lovers! The NEW Navitas Organics Keto Cacao Powder is made from 100% unroasted, cold-milled cacao nibs to retain all of cacao’s naturally occurring fat in addition to superfood benefits (antioxidants, magnesium and fiber). With no added sugar, fillers or preservatives it’s great in keto or paleo treats, smoothies, fat bombs, or warm drinks. USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified, non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan. As a B-Corp organization, this company's most important stakeholders are the planet and the people. At Navitas Organics the mission is simple: it is committed to building a healthier world through regenerative organic farming and plant-based lifestyles.
Patagonia Provisions’ new Regenerative Organic Chile Mango slices evoke the flavors of sweet mangoes from roadside vendors, dusted with red chile and sprinkled with lime. Chile Mango is one of the first foods to earn Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC). A rigorous and comprehensive new standard, ROC is given to agricultural products raised in ways that benefit the health of the soil, the workers, and any animals involved in production. Patagonia Provisions is proud to partner with its mango supplier, Sol Simple, to break away from the status quo and find a better way of growing and supplying food.
Rebel Green is a line of natural cleaning products and a carbon-neutral line of tree-free bamboo products that is dedicated to providing customers a safer choice both inside the home and in the environment. Motivated by the knowledge that the products we choose to clean our homes have a ripple effect on the world, Rebel Green is committed to creating a product line that is sustainable, natural and crafted with concern for the planet on the frontline. New for 2020, the company is launching a Hand Sanitizer with essential oils of peppermint and lemon. Check out the company's blog for sustainable packaging updates and for more information visit www.RebelGreen.com.
Red Duck Foods recently tweaked the recipe for its Smoky Ketchup and now it has 0 grams of added sugar! By swapping organic California dates into the recipe, it now has a delicious product that is friendly towards paleo, keto or any other kind of lifestyle that emphasizes a lower sugar intake.
After 10 years this company is no longer known as Fiasco and is coming to the U.S.! Canada’s leading gelato brand and Certified B Corp sets its sights on enriching people’s lives in the U.S. with three of its plant based innovations launching this June. Raspberry Lime is already a top seller in Canada, with a perfect balance of sour and sweet, while Peanut Butter and Jam—one of the brand's newest pints to hit the market—brings consumers right back to childhood with that nostalgic yet classic combination of flavors.
Rumi brings flavorful, ethically sourced and socially responsible spices from Afghanistan to its customers while catalyzing sustainable rural economic development in Afghanistan and providing countless jobs to Afghan farmers and women who harvest and process the spices. Rumi Spice is expanding its line of flavorful, ethically-sourced spices to include whole-seed Fennel, Coriander, and Cumin.
Simply Straws offers simple solutions to reduce single-use plastics through our reusable straws, utensils, and drinkware. The company strives to use its business as a force for good and make a positive change in the world. It is an award-winning certified B Corporation, a member of 1% for the Planet and a W-BENC Certified Women Business Enterprise. Its straws are crafted with minimal environmental impact, a big dose of love and come with a lifetime guarantee. It created The Ultimate Display (TUD) to provide retailers with a fast-turn, high-margin introductory unit. Provide your conscious consumers with a no-brainer way to change the way they sip.
Introducing Sir Kensington’s Everything Sauces! These are globally inspired condiments are crafted from single origin, ethically sourced ingredients. They're perfect for adding flavor to any dish. The brand's Everything Sauces are Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Keto Certified. Available in Chili Lime Crema, Curry Masala, Garlic and Gochujang. The company's new, shelf-stable Vegan Mayo is a delicious egg-free mayonnaise alternative made with 100% sunflower oil. Its secret to a vegan mayo that tastes like the real thing is aquafaba, the natural egg substitute made simply from chickpeas and water. Available in Classic, Chipotle, Avocado Oil and Special Sauce flavors.
Sol Simple has launched the first ever Regenerative Organic Certified Organic Pineapple and Organic Banana. Sol Simple is a vertically integrated organic fruit farmer development and processing company based in Nicaragua. It offers the highest quality and tastiest fruit that is good for the soil, good for farmers and good for the planet.
This brand offers durable, everyday solutions for a zero-waste lifestyle. U-Konserve products—stainless steel containers, straws, tumblers, and many others—help reduce single-use plastic associated with lunches, takeout, travel, outdoor adventures, bulk shopping, and family leftovers. This summer the company will be launching new durable, clear, plastic-free silicone lids for all of its stainless steel containers in an effort to eliminate plastic from its products going forward!
Consumers want to buy products with less plastic. Urban Spa Hair Care boast 92% less plastic than any other packaged hair care brand. The company designs products with purpose that bring beauty rituals into daily lives and improve our collective impact on the planet. Urban Spa is chic and style conscious, high quality (salon grade), cruelty free, female founded, made in Canada in addition to being a Certified B Corp.
Introducing the new Leaf fiber lid collection for hot and cold cups and bowls from World Centric! Made from unbleached plant fiber sourced from rapidly renewable plants like sugarcane and bamboo, the new collection replaces the use of conventional, petroleum-based plastic lids. The plant-based lids will compost within two to four months in a commercial composting facility. Combined with the World Centric NoTree cups and bowls made of tree-free paper sourced from renewable fibers like sugarcane bagasse and bamboo, restaurants, coffee bars, colleges and universities, hotels and many other foodservice operators can now create a 100% compostable foodservice operation.
Consumers are worried about the constant reports showing toxic chemical and heavy metal residues in food, including glyphosate, lead, and arsenic. ZEGO is not only providing the first purity transparent breakfast and snack foods, it is launching a Purity Test Panel, which is similar to a Nutrition Panel. This color-coded visual will help brands that source from regenerative and organic farms to differentiate themselves. It also communicates to consumers that healthy food starts with healthy soil and growing practices. The brand seeks to change the natural food industry standard so that all companies offer Purity Test Panels within the next five to 10 years.
Mamma Chia is a Certified B Corporation, a member of 1% for the Planet and a Certified Women-Owned Business. The company believes that business can be a force for good by honoring and uplifting both people and planet. It has entered the plant-based milk category with Organic Chiamilk, a milk alternative made from nutrient-rich chia seeds that provides essential Omega-3, MCT, more calcium than a glass of dairy milk and zero grams of sugar. Also, in spring 2020 Mamma Chia updated its popular line of Chia Vitality beverages to be keto-friendly with only 3-4 grams of sugar per bottle.
RUNA is a clean energy beverage that provides consumers an all-natural, sustained energy boost without the calories, sugar and synthetic ingredients of traditional energy drinks. Made from the Amazonian super leaf, Guayusa (which naturally contains antioxidants, caffeine and offers a unique balance of polyphenols and L-theanine), each 12-ounce can contains just 10 calories and 150 milligrams of caffeine—the equivalent of just over two espresso shots. The recently reformulated RUNA offers consumers a potent clean energy boost from all-natural and plant-based ingredients with slightly sweetened natural fruit flavors.
Mustela’s SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen offers safe and effective daily sun protection for babies, children and the entire family. Our non-nano mineral formula can be used on your baby or child’s face and body and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes. It is also formulated with mineral UV filters and is safe for sensitive skin types. This daily hydrating sunscreen is compliant with Hawaii’s sunscreen ingredient requirements and considered reef-safe. It is recognized by the National Eczema Association and rated No. 1 for safety in EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. The formula is fragrance-free and contains 93% naturally derived ingredients including coconut oil, macadamia oil and vitamin E.
Mustela’s SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen offers safe and effective daily sun protection for babies, children and the entire family. Our non-nano mineral formula can be used on your baby or child’s face and body and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes. It is also formulated with mineral UV filters and is safe for sensitive skin types. This daily hydrating sunscreen is compliant with Hawaii’s sunscreen ingredient requirements and considered reef-safe. It is recognized by the National Eczema Association and rated No. 1 for safety in EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. The formula is fragrance-free and contains 93% naturally derived ingredients including coconut oil, macadamia oil and vitamin E.
This March we’re celebrating B Corp Month and the companies that help each of us support a better future through the products we buy. Over 100 Certified B Corps including Patagonia Provisions, Lotus Foods, KeHE and Dr. Bronners were planning to exhibit at Expo West and showcase their latest products that help drive positive change.
These companies range from established industry pioneers to fast-growing emerging brands, all of which hit many of the seven key macro trends that New Hope Network has identified as current drivers within the natural products industry.
Responsible packaging continues to be a major challenge for brands and is one of the most tangible initiatives that consumers look for from their favorite products. Clover Sonoma is the first dairy company in the U.S. to switch to a fully renewable plant-based milk carton, and Urban Spa has 92% less plastic than any other packaged hair care brand.
Plant-based eating has gone from fringe to mainstream and sales grew more than 5x total retail food sales in 2019, according to new data from the Plant Based Foods Association. Brands such as Navitas Organics, Hippie Snacks and Sir Kensington's continue to innovate in this category and are making plant-based eating more accessible, simple and delicious.
Certified B Corporations are sustainability, community and diversity leaders in the natural products industry. The following gallery features some of the forward-thinking products from these brands that would have been launched on the show floor at Expo West 2020, along with a short write-up of the product in the company's own words.
Search the B Corp Directory to see a full list of organizations driving positive change in their communities.
Editor's note: special thanks to Lauren Archibald, marketing manager of Hippie Snacks, for her initiative and enthusiasm in bringing together this great community for this article.
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