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!
Actual Veggies' Whole-Food Approach to Plant-Based Eating Done Right
Actual Veggies is rethinking what plant-based eating can look like, building a lineup of chef-crafted veggie burgers, Super Fries and Dinosaur Nuggets from whole, recognizable ingredients that are as colorful as they are delicious. Discover how this better-for-you brand is making it easier to put more vegetables on the table — without the fillers, the processing or anything you can't pronounce.
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.
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.
7th Heaven Reimagines Vegan Chocolate
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the team behind 7th Heaven about the brand’s creamy vegan chocolate made with oat milk and about 30% less sugar. The lineup includes chocolate bars, peanut butter cups and other indulgent treats designed to deliver the nostalgic milk-chocolate experience while staying fully plant-based.
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.
Dandies on Inclusive Campfires and Vegan Marshmallows
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Dandies about how the brand’s vegan marshmallows are making campfires, s’mores and sweet treats accessible to more people. Made without gelatin, artificial flavors, artificial colors or corn syrup, the lineup now also includes a new spoonable vegan marshmallow cream.
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.
Whims on Reimagining Nostalgic Chocolates for Today’s Consumers
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Whims co-founder and Chief Snacking Officer Leanne Viola about how the brand is reinventing nostalgic chocolate treats in a better-for-you format. Whims chocolates contain just one gram of sugar and are gluten-free, dairy-free and made without sugar alcohols or palm oil.
Actual Veggies Co-Founder on Real Veggie Burgers (and What’s Coming Next)
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Jason Rosenbaum, co-founder of Actual Veggies, about the brand’s mission to create veggie burgers made from real vegetables rather than highly processed meat substitutes. Their colorful burgers and new vegetable-based dinosaur nuggets use simple ingredients like beans, vegetables and spices.
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.
Fabalish on Chickpeas, Aquafaba and Clean Ingredients
In this Inside Expo West conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Fabalish about how the brand is building a lineup of plant-based foods powered by chickpeas. From baked falafel bites to sauces made with aquafaba, the products focus on simple ingredients, bold flavors and allergen-friendly formulations.
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.
Abe’s Is Making School Treats More Inclusive and Intentional
Abe’s Muffins is a family-founded bakery brand creating vegan, allergy-friendly treats designed to be safe for more kids to enjoy. Baked in a dedicated School-Friendly facility and made with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients, Abe’s makes inclusive snack time both intentional and delicious.
From Dairy Legacy to Plant-Based Pioneer: The Elmhurst 1925 Story
Elmhurst 1925 is a plant-based beverage company reimagining dairy-free milk and creamers with clean labels and remarkably simple ingredients. Using its patented HydroRelease method, the brand transforms nuts, grains and seeds into creamy, nutritious drinks without gums, oils or unnecessary additives.
Gardein Helps Families Make Simple, Greener Swaps at Mealtime
Gardein is a plant-based pioneer offering familiar comfort foods that make it easy for families to choose greener meals. Their wide lineup of chick’n, beefless, porkless and fishless options helps people make simple low-impact swaps without changing how they cook or eat.
GoodSAM’s Mission to Heal the Planet and Empower Farmers
GoodSAM Foods is a regenerative food company that partners directly with small farmers to bring ethically sourced nuts, fruit chips, chocolate and coffee to consumers. Their mission is to create a food system where farmers, people and the planet all benefit through fair pricing, regenerative agriculture and transparent supply chains.
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.