Caren Baginski

Senior Associate Editor, newhope360, New Hope Natural Media

Caren Baginski is newhope360’s senior associate editor and leader of the Social Media Task Force for New Hope Natural Media, where she directs a company-wide team responsible for 28 social network accounts. Previously, she was associate editor of Functional Ingredients magazine.

Prior to joining New Hope Natural Media, she worked for the Medical Group Management Association as Web content editor, where she spearheaded the company's brand new social media presence and award-winning blog.

Before moving to Denver, she was the decorating editor and podcast host for HGTV.com, DIYNetwork.com and HGTVPro.com with Scripps Networks Interactive, Knoxville, Tenn. There, she pioneered HGTV’s presence on Flickr and Twitter and rebranded the Design Happens blog.

She graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University with a degree in magazine journalism. She's also a vegan and certified yoga instructor teaching in Denver.

Posts by Caren Baginski

in New Hope 360 Blog May. 21, 2012

What's grown on 2% of U.S. cropland?

Americans don't eat enough fruits and vegetables. But can you blame them? A new infographic shows only 2 percent of U.S. farm acres are dedicated to....More
in New Hope 360 Blog May. 17, 2012

4 time-saving social media tips for retailers

The biggest enemy of using social media for small businesses? Time. Try these four efficiencies to make the most of your online interactions with....More
in New Hope 360 Blog May. 4, 2012

Go viral on Facebook to change our food system

Can you really effect change in America's food system by "liking" a post on Facebook? Following The Green Grocer's example, here are four ways you....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Apr. 26, 2012

Attention mass market: 'healthy everything' is here to stay

"Healthy everything" food isn't on the way out. It's on the way in—just look at major consumer packaged goods companies for the evidence....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Apr. 19, 2012

Meet the Monsanto of the pork industry

This week, pig family farmers in Michigan were arrested and their animals (and livelihood) killed because of a new rule on "invasive species." Guess....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Apr. 13, 2012

FDA takes biggest step yet against antibiotic use in livestock

Could FDA's new intention to restrict antibiotic use in livestock truly cause a sea change in the way the United States produces meat?....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Apr. 4, 2012

What vegans eat after wisdom teeth extraction

What's a vegan to do when her oral care surgeon recommends eating JELL-O after her wisdom teeth are removed? Here are healthier, vegan foods for a....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 27, 2012

The future of vegan food is in food service

How do you cater to the growing health-conscious vegan market? Break out of retail and pioneer your way into restaurants....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 14, 2012

All red meat is bad for you—so why eat it?

A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health finds that eating red meat, whether bacon or hamburger, boosts one's risk of dying young. Is the....More
in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 6, 2012

Live from Expo West 2012, it's the newhope360 editors

Connect with the editors behind all the brands at New Hope Natural Media by stopping by our booth's video stage during Expo West 2012....More