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Dirty Hands Expert Advice: How Today’s Natural Food Brands Can Leverage Economic Uncertainty to Advance at Retail, Not Retreat

Ongoing uncertainty and tough economic conditions are affecting all aspects of the natural foods industry. From brands to retailers, consumers, investors, and manufacturers, everyone is feeling the effects of long-term disruptions and instability. Recessions exacerbate existing problems and today’s retail climate is already saddled with significant challenges for all stakeholders. Some of the realities facing […]
- CATEGORIES Featured
- PUBLISHED August 16, 2022
- AUTHOR Dirty Hands
The Key to WFH Success? Your Morning Routine

If you’re one of the many workers who transitioned to a remote workplace amid the pandemic, you’ve very likely had to adjust your schedule. With the absence of a morning commute, the rhythm of your daily routine has been altered. An article from Employee Benefit News highlights how morning routines hold the key to optimizing […]
- CATEGORIES Featured
- PUBLISHED August 14, 2022
- AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
Cannabis Matters with Lisa Hurwitz of Happi

As one of the only cannabis-infused beverages on the market that’s targeted to women, Happi is uniquely positioned in the industry. In this episode of Cannabis Matters, we go behind the scenes of the company with its president Lisa Hurwitz, who’s bringing her experience in big CPG and at MSOs to the cannabis startup space. […]
- CATEGORIES Featured
- PUBLISHED July 26, 2022
- AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Unlock Your Growth Potential in Just 9.6 Minutes a Day

Have you ever heard of the expression, Rome wasn’t built in a day? The adage suggests that greatness takes time. And several behavior experts agree that this theory isn’t only true, but it may also be the key to unlocking your growth potential. According to the author of “Atomic Habits,” James Clear, personal and professional growth […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED July 31, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

One Step Closer to Zero Waste: A Conversation with OSC’s Packaging Collaborative Director Jake Hebert

Plastic-Free July is a campaign initiated by One Step Closer (OSC) to highlight the steps their Packaging and Climate Collaborative is taking this month to raise awareness about climate change. Some of their initiatives include a trash collection challenge in collaboration with Alter Eco to be #1StepClosertoZeroWaste. In addition, they’ve been sharing helpful tips all […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED July 25, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Accelerating Brands: Go Behind the Scenes of Mocktail Club

Inspired by her worldly travels, Pauline Idogho initially launched Mocktail Club as a way for her to continue to enjoy celebratory cocktails while pregnant. Capitalizing on the low- to no-alc trend among today’s younger consumers, Idogho hopes to build Mocktail Club into a global brand. We caught up with her to learn more about the […]

CATEGORIES BevForce
PUBLISHED July 24, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Now Hiring? How Companies are Responding to Recession Concerns

There have been a lot of conversations about economic uncertainty and the job market, especially in the last six months. Even while data from the latest jobs report is less indicative of an economic slump, recession concerns are validated by rising interest rates and record-high inflation. Many companies are also restructuring their teams. Layoffs, hiring […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED July 17, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Cannabis Matters with Nick Fotis of 710 Labs

Quality over everything is the mantra behind 710 Labs and it shows. The brand is comprised of award-winning artists obsessed with making the richest flavored, pesticide-free, organically fed, small batch, hand trimmed cannabis on the planet. In the latest episode of Cannabis Matters, we go inside 710 Labs with its Chief Marketing Officer Nick Fotis who […]

CATEGORIES HerbForce
PUBLISHED July 12, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Job Market Data Offers a Bright Spot Amid Recession Concerns

Are we already in the midst of a recession? The job market doesn’t think so. While a recession is defined (by technical terms) by gross domestic product (GDP) shrinking for two consecutive quarters, some experts argue that we’re already in one, especially if August’s GDP data follows the first quarter’s 1.4 percent decline. But even amid recession […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED July 10, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

The Price of a Dream Job: Would You Take a Pay Cut for the Ultimate Opportunity?

Would you take a pay cut for your dream job? It’s a tough question but it may be easier to answer depending on what your role is, says LinkedIn‘s latest Workforce Confidence Index. The survey analyzed 25 careers to see who’s most tempted to leave their current role for one that’s more enjoyable but offers less pay. We wanted […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED July 2, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Consumer Brands Respond to Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade

On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, affecting countless Americans. In a historic 5-4 vote, Roe v. Wade — the 1973 landmark decision that guaranteed a constitutional right to an abortion — was struck down. While the widespread impact of the decision will reverberate for weeks, months, and years, […]

CATEGORIES ForceBrands
PUBLISHED June 28, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

How biom Co-Founders Will Gahagan and Hank Schellenger Are Cleaning Up the Wipes Industry

With a shared passion for the ocean and sustainable design, Will Gahagan and Hank Schellenger are cleaning up the wipes industry. While straws and plastic bottles may first come to mind when people think about environmentally-unfriendly products, 90 percent of wet wipes contain plastic. This discovery, combined with the fact that all wipes produced globally […]

CATEGORIES BeautyForce
PUBLISHED June 26, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Cannabis Matters with Graham Farrar, President of Glass House Brands

In the premiere episode of Cannabis Matters, we go behind the scenes of Glass House Brands with President Graham Farrar. A self-proclaimed tech geek with a longtime passion for cannabis, Farrar is on the cutting edge of California’s booming cannabis industry. ForceBrands‘ Cannabis Client Strategist and host of Cannabis Matters, Eric Rosen, catches up with […]

CATEGORIES HerbForce
PUBLISHED June 21, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

5 Iconic Food Companies That Are Leaders in LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. While the majority of Americans support the Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender, many companies have also stepped up to openly express support for the community. The food industry, for the most part, has been an ally. In the […]

CATEGORIES FoodForce
PUBLISHED June 21, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

ForceBrands Introduces New “Cannabis Matters” Video Series

ForceBrands is proud to introduce Cannabis Matters, a new thought leadership video series that explores conversations with the brightest minds in today’s cannabis industry. Hosted by ForceBrands’ Client Strategist Eric Rosen, each episode offers insights from leaders about how they’re attracting and retaining world-class talent and navigating the ever-evolving cannabis space. The series features leaders […]

CATEGORIES HerbForce
PUBLISHED June 16, 2022
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

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Dirty Hands Expert Advice: How Today’s Natural Food Brands Can Leverage Economic Uncertainty to Advance at Retail, Not Retreat

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