Solutions
Looking for inspiration and solutions for living more sustainably? Check out these daily highlights of innovative brands and products in apparel, home, food, travel, beauty, spirits, mobility and more!
A Fresh Take on Candy: Two Brands Rethinking Everyday Treats
In this episode of Tried It!, we take a closer look at YumEarth and Candy Kittens, two candy brands rethinking everyday treats with more thoughtful ingredients and a cleaner approach. From classic favorites to gourmet gummies, it is a quick look at how the candy aisle is starting to evolve.
GoodSAM Small Farms and the Snacks Supporting Farmers and Regenerative Agriculture
GoodSAM Small Farms is building a new kind of snack brand rooted in regenerative agriculture and direct partnerships with small farmers. Discover how their lineup of coffee, nuts, chocolate and fruit snacks supports farming communities while bringing clean, flavorful foods to everyday kitchens.
Savory Snacks Bringing Cleaner Ingredients to Everyday Cravings
Savory snacks are getting a thoughtful refresh, with brands using simpler ingredients, bold flavors and more responsible sourcing to reinvent everyday favorites. From crunchy chips and pretzels to plant-based jerky, dips and snack bars, explore a selection of savory snack brands worth discovering.
Plant-Forward Foods Bringing New Choices to the Table
Plant-forward foods continue to evolve as brands experiment with new ways to deliver familiar flavors while reducing the environmental footprint of what we eat. In this roundup, explore several innovative companies reimagining burgers, chicken, seafood and dairy alternatives, including brands we encountered while exploring Expo West.
Our Faves: Sweet Discoveries & Better For You Treats
Sweet treats are getting a cleaner, greener makeover, with brands rethinking chocolate, ice cream, candy and baked goods using better ingredients, thoughtful sourcing and lighter-footprint production. In this roundup, explore a selection of indulgent treats that are better for you and the planet, including several brands we recently discovered while exploring Expo West.
Ocean’s Halo Brings Organic Seaweed Snacks and Asian-Inspired Pantry Staples
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the team at Ocean’s Halo about the brand’s lineup of organic seaweed snacks, noodles, broths, sauces and frozen kimbap rolls inspired by Asian flavors. The company focuses on clean ingredients and sustainable choices, including ocean-farmed seaweed and packaging innovations.
Uglies Turns Imperfect Potatoes Into Food Waste-Fighting Kettle Chips
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the team behind Uglies Kettle Chips about how the brand turns cosmetically imperfect potatoes into delicious kettle-cooked snacks. By sourcing “ugly” potatoes that might otherwise be discarded, Uglies helps support farmers, reduce food waste and create flavorful chips in a variety of classic and sweet potato varieties.
Tosí Co-Founder Shares Organic Plant-Based Snacks Built for Real Life
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the co-founder of Tosí about the brand’s organic, plant-based snack bars and crispy puffs designed for convenient, on-the-go nutrition. Founded by a mother-daughter team, Tosí focuses on simple, transparent ingredients with products that are organic, vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO.
YumEarth Shares New Candy Innovations Coming Soon to Stores
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with YumEarth about how the brand is reimagining classic candies with allergy-friendly ingredients and no artificial dyes. We also get an early look at several of the company’s newest products coming soon to retail.
BeanVIVO Previews New Regenerative Beans and Latin-Inspired Flavors
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with BeanVIVO about how the brand is bringing beans and legumes back to the center of the plate. We also get a sneak peek at new regenerative organic certified bean products with Latin American–inspired flavors planned for launch in 2026.
Nurture Life Co-Founder on Healthier, Easier Meals for Kids
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Nurture Life co-founder Jennifer Chow about the brand’s mission to make nutritious meals easier for parents. Nurture Life began as a direct-to-consumer service delivering ready-to-eat meals for babies, toddlers and kids and is now expanding into retail.
Abe’s Muffins on Allergy-Friendly School Treats
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Abe’s Muffins about how the brand is making school treats more inclusive for kids with food allergies. Their vegan mini muffins and cupcakes are free from major allergens and made with simple ingredients, helping ensure every child can safely take part in classroom celebrations.
Green Girl Bakeshop Founder on Clean, Plant-Based Ice Cream Sandwiches
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Lisa Stoy, founder of Green Girl Bakeshop, about creating plant-based frozen desserts with simple, organic ingredients. Their ice cream sandwiches and gelato use coconut as a base and maple syrup for sweetness, offering indulgent treats that are dairy-free and allergen-friendly.
Alec’s Ice Cream Founder on Probiotic Ice Cream and Clean Ingredients
In this Inside Expo West episode, Seeing Green speaks with Alec Jaffe, founder and CEO of Alec’s Ice Cream, about how the brand is rethinking indulgence with A2 dairy and regenerative farming. Alec also shares how the company is pairing premium ice cream with cleaner ingredients and gut-friendly elements like prebiotic fiber and probiotics.
Our Faves: Making Mealtime Easier — Plus 5 Favorite Meal Delivery Services
Thoughtful meal delivery can make it easier to eat well without adding friction to your week. Click through for five of our favorite services pairing plant-forward menus, lower-waste design and more responsible sourcing to support both personal health and the planet.
12 Days of Greener Giving: Day 3 - Healthy, Greener Meals
Healthy, planet-friendly meals are our pick for Day 3 of 12 Days of Greener Giving, offering thoughtful gifts that bring ease, nourishment and lighter-impact choices to the week. Click here for some of our favorite services that blend convenience, flavor and sustainable design for the eco-minded people on your list (or for your own wish list).
Tried It!: Purely Elizabeth
In this episode of Tried It, we explore how choosing organic, plant-based options can make mornings both greener and delicious. Today, we try Purely Elizabeth — redefining breakfast with better ingredients and a lighter footprint.
Harmless Harvest Pushes Transparency Into the Beverage World
Harmless Harvest is an organic food and beverage company that transformed the coconut water category with its vibrant pink color and a steadfast focus on quality, transparency and sustainability. Founded in 2010, the company is on a mission to farm, craft and share remarkable coconut products that create a natural demand for sustainable farming, better business practices and community impact.
Barnana Transforms Imperfect Fruit Into Snacks
Barnana is a snack company built around a simple idea: take bananas that would otherwise go to waste and turn them into craveable snacks. On a mission to become the leader in everything sustainable made from bananas, the brand’s products include various sweet or salty chips and bites offerings made from banana, plaintain, cassava, coconut and more.
Ocean’s Halo Brings Ocean-Sourced Nutrition to the Modern Pantry
Ocean’s Halo is a California-based food brand that brings the benefits of seaweed to a wide range of pantry staples. Founded by dads seeking healthier snack options for their kids, the company has grown into a leading producer of organic seaweed snacks, soups, broths, Kimbap rolls, noodles, sauces and seasonings.