Natural CPG Conference

On the same day, the Newtopia Now conference convened emerging natural and conscious consumer‑packaged‑goods (CPG) brands. Keynote speakers included chef Giada De Laurentiis, who discussed balancing authenticity with commercial growth in her lifestyle brand Giadzy, former professional volleyball player Gabby Reece, who explored authentic leadership and resilience for founders, and Dee Charlemagne, Walmart’s senior director of emerging brands, who outlined the requirements for brands to achieve retail readiness within one of the world’s largest retailers. The event featured three mission‑aligned “Neighborhoods” – Thrive, Regenerate, and Glow – providing a curated retail‑ready environment for products and facilitating networking between buyers, purpose‑driven retailers, and small brands. Newtopia Now, organized by the New Hope Network, aimed to accelerate growth for purpose‑led CPG companies through community engagement, collaborative sessions, and exposure to the latest natural and organic product innovations.