The 2026 Sustainable Food Awards, which recognize the organizations and innovations that are working to build a sustainable food industry, are now open to entries.

At Natural Products Expo West, OSC Packaging Collaborative honored brands and material providers committed to sustainability.

The natural products industry is leading the way in building business practices that support a healthy planet as well as healthy people—and winning consumer trust (and sales!) in the process. Learn the strategies that are making waves and how retailers can capitalize on the success.

Upcycling—taking would-be waste and turning it into a usable or edible product—is on the rise, although it’s better known globally than it is in the U.S., where manufacturers are still working to educate customers. Here's an update on where things stand now.

Consumer interest in plant-based products has skyrocketed. Learn the latest offerings in food, beauty, supplements, and more, plus savvy marketing strategies that can help you grow your bottom line.

In this third article of our series on The Conscious Consumer, we examine the question: What is an environmentally conscious person? 

Natural Grocers announced that 500 million single-use bags have been saved from polluting the environment since thanks to efforts of the retail chain and its customers.

A YouGov survey commissioned by Neutral Foods, the nation’s first carbon neutral food company, revealed that 86% of adults in the United States feel the planet is worth saving, and that of those 86%, more than half (51%) agree that protecting the planet is important, but they feel they are unable to help.