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Naturally Network Welcomes Seattle to Its Fold

Published December 3, 2024

Naturally Network, the premier natural products trade association, announced the launch of its newest chapter: Naturally Seattle. This addition will further Naturally Network’s mission to empower innovative businesses, champion environmental stewardship and foster the economic viability of the region’s natural products community.

Naturally Seattle will connect and cultivate the local natural products ecosystem, giving established and emerging brands, retailers, and service providers access to the resources they need to thrive. The chapter will serve as a hub for education, collaboration, and relationship-building, helping businesses and individuals navigate the evolving CPG landscape.

Diana Fryc, chair of Naturally Seattle and partner at Retail Voodoo, a local branding and design agency, shared her vision for the chapter.

“Seattle has long been home to a unique community of innovative brands and forward-thinking leaders. Naturally Seattle is committed to leveraging these local strengths to support the next generation of natural products entrepreneurs. Our goal is to create a platform where businesses can come together, access vital resources, and grow not just locally, but on a national stage. We are thrilled to launch this chapter and look forward to the incredible opportunities it will bring to our community.”

Noah Smith, vice chair of Naturally Seattle and grocery merchandiser at PCC Community Markets, expressed his enthusiasm.

“I’m thrilled to see Naturally Seattle come to life! Our chapter will connect and foster community, providing members with the resources they need to grow and thrive. This is an exciting time for our region, and we look forward to elevating local businesses and celebrating Seattle as a hub of innovation and success in the natural products industry.”

Naturally Seattle’s founding partners are The Non-GMO Project, Moss Adams and Davis Wright Tremaine. Additional sponsors include PCC Community Markets, Taylor Shellfish, nutpods, Good Now Foods, Tony’s Coffee, Parker Smith & Feek, Fidalgo Bay Coffee and A.E. Global. The group will host an event in December to kick off its programming, offering members and prospective businesses the chance to connect, share ideas, and learn more about what the chapter has to offer. More information on the launch and upcoming events is available at www.naturallyseattle.com.

Naturally Network is a national trade association and an agent of change representing and serving ten regional chapters across the U.S. Its mission is to harness, accelerate and elevate the power and impact of conscious business practices in the natural and organic products industry through community-based and relevant educational programming, networking events and mentoring initiatives that support a more diverse and representative industry. Founded more than 17 years ago in Boulder, Colo. as a regional hub for natural and organic industry entrepreneurs and businesses, Naturally Network was founded to serve the need across the U.S. to support passionate and committed entrepreneurs and their businesses’ success on a national level, and now includes in Austin, Boulder, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York, New England, Bay Area, and Wisconsin. Learn more at https://www.naturallynetwork.org/.

Naturally Seattle is a regional trade association serving the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on empowering natural and better-for-you brands. Naturally Seattle connects entrepreneurs, investors, retailers, and industry experts to foster a thriving local food and wellness community. Through educational programs, networking events, and collaboration opportunities, the chapter provides the resources and support necessary for businesses to scale and succeed. With a commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, Naturally Seattle aims to elevate the region’s role in the national natural products industry. Learn more at www.naturallyseattle.org.

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Santa Paws Milk & Cookie Box for Dogs on the Nice List

Published December 2, 2024

The Honest Kitchen, leading provider of high-quality, human grade pet food, on a mission to put pets on the path to good health through good food, is excited to announce its limited-edition holiday offering for canine companions: Santa Paws Milk & Cookie Box. A heartwarming gift that both pups and their owners will enjoy, this holiday gift box gives four-legged family members the opportunity to participate in a quintessential holiday tradition – leaving out Milk & Cookies for Santa Paws.

Firm believers that pets deserve to be treated like family, The Honest Kitchen’s Santa Paws Milk & Cookie Box is a special gift to lovingly spoil your pups with this holiday season. Beautifully wrapped in ready-to-gift packaging, this jolly box includes:

Blueberry & Vanilla Goat’s Milk N’ Cookies – These best-selling, small-batch and slow-cooked treats are packed with probiotics from rich goat’s milk to support digestive health. Made with wholesome ingredients including juicy blueberries and sweet vanilla, the cookies are whole grain, wheat-free, and void of artificial ingredients.
Instant Goat’s Milk with Probiotics – Made from highly digestible, dehydrated goat’s milk and 1.25 billion active probiotics and digestive supplements, the Instant Goat’s Milk supports pets’ digestion, immune system, and overall well-being.
Treat-Shaped Toy – Perfect for playful pups, this toy will keep them happy and pre-occupied during festive gatherings.
Waggo Treat Jar – Fill this gorgeous, red-glazed treat jar with the Blueberry & Vanilla Goat’s Milk N’ Cookies. A gift for pets and their owners, this jar sits beautifully on countertops.

“At The Honest Kitchen, we believe pets are just as important as human family members, and they deserve to take part in our fun, festive traditions too,” said Lucy Postins, Founder and Chief Integrity Officer at The Honest Kitchen. “This holiday season, we’re thrilled to offer pet owners a unique way to bond with their pup as they excitedly unwrap the Santa Paws Milk & Cookie Box, and enjoy a classic holiday treat. We understand how stressful holiday shopping can be. That’s why, to make gift-giving a breeze, we’ve beautifully wrapped our Santa Paws Milk & Cookie Box and filled it with treats and a toy, so you can check shopping for your canine companion off your list!”

The Honest Kitchen’s Santa Paws Cookie Box is priced at $59.99 (20% off retail value). Available now, visit www.thehonestkitchen.com to purchase the Santa Paws Cookie Box while supplies last.

To learn more about The Honest Kitchen, and to shop the brand’s full line of human-grade, high-quality pet food, visit www.thehonestkitchen.com.

Founded in 2002 by Lucy Postins, The Honest Kitchen is a leading provider of human grade pet food made with real, whole food ingredients. Committed to transparency and quality, the company offers a wide range of complete and balanced meals, toppers, supplements and treats designed to nourish pets with the same care and attention as healthy, homemade meals. With a mission to put pets on the path to good health through good food, The Honest Kitchen remains dedicated to delivering balanced nutrition and great taste crafted from the same ingredients you’d serve on your own table. For more information, please visit www.thehonestkitchen.com.

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Community Coffee Launches ‘Generations’ Ad Brand Campaign

Published December 2, 2024

Community Coffee, the #1 family-owned retail coffee brand in America, has launched its brand campaign, “Generations.” Highlighting the Baton Rouge, La., brand’s 105-year history, the campaign celebrates Community Coffee’s founding mission – to bring people together and foster community in every cup. This sentiment is at the heart of the “Generations” campaign, displayed across TV, streaming video, digital, social media and audio.

“This campaign resonates deeply with me because it highlights the rich history and connection we share as a community over a simple cup of coffee,” said third-generation Community Coffee owner Donna Saurage. “It reminds me that every sip is not just about the beverage, but about the relationships and values that bind us together.”

The campaign commercial opens with an image of the F.L. and H.N. Saurage General Merchandise Store, which was run by Community Coffee founder Henry Norman “Cap” Saurage and his brother. Cap blended coffee for store customers according to his own secret recipe — a recipe that became Community Coffee in 1919. After five generations, Cap’s family is still roasting smooth, rich coffee that builds community one cup at a time.

“With this new campaign, we aim to show that Community Coffee is about more than just a great cup of coffee,” said CEO Tom Corley. “Our company is committed to supporting communities locally here in Baton Rouge and far beyond. What truly sets Community Coffee apart is our unwavering commitment to serving our customers and communities with integrity, consistency and excellence.”

Kicking off the partnership, the campaign was produced by TMA, a marketing and creative agency based in Dallas and aims to connect Community Coffee with a new generation of coffee drinkers while paying respect to those that came before.

“Sharing a cup of coffee with an old neighbor or a new friend is as relevant and rewarding today as it was in the past,” said fourth-generation owner Matt Saurage. “So often, it’s through conversations over coffee that people share ideas, relationships are built and communities are inspired.”

The campaign spotlights two of Community’s best-selling coffees: Breakfast Blend and the year-round Mardi Gras King Cake, a flavored coffee that celebrates the brand’s Louisiana heritage.

Community Coffee’s commitment to giving back is referenced in the commercial’s 1980s classroom scene. Since 1988, the Community Cash for Schools^® program has raised over $8.5 million for students and teachers by enabling schools to redeem product proofs of purchase for funds. The company also recognizes community leaders through the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Community Leader Award, which celebrates educators and administrators positively impacting student-athletes, and the H. Norman Saurage III Service Award, established in partnership with Dream Teachers to honor exceptional Louisiana teachers.

In addition to education, Community Coffee gives back to military service members and disaster relief while being a proud founding member of World Coffee Research.

For more about “Generations,” follow Community Coffee on social media and visit www.communitycoffee.com.

Founded in 1919 by “Cap” Saurage in Louisiana, Community Coffee Company is the nation’s #1 family-owned premium retail coffee brand. The fifth-generation company is an importer, roaster and distributor of premium coffee products available online, at select retail stores and in business nationwide. Community Coffee offers ground, whole-bean, single-serve and ready-to-drink coffee beverages. The company remains true to its purpose of giving back to those who help communities thrive with programs supporting education, military service members, and disaster relief. See how they’ve put Community in Every Cup Since 1919 at CommunityCoffee.com, @communitycoffeecompany on Facebook and @communitycoffee on Instagram and TikTok.

TMA (https://www.wearetma.agency) pushes past relevance to create true cultural resonance for brands. A fully integrated agency with strategic and creative expertise across all forms of content, experience and partnership, TMA is headquartered in Dallas, with offices across the country and staff around the globe. It is a part of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC; www.omnicomgroup.com), a leading provider of data-inspired, creative marketing and sales solutions.

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