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Carlotta Mast

Editor-in-chief of NewHope360.com and Natural Foods Merchandiser, New Hope Natural Media
Contact carlotta.mast@penton.com

I'm passionate about food and product safety; regulatory and business issues affecting natural, organic and healthy product companies; and learning new ways to keep my family healthy.

Posts by Carlotta Mast

by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog May. 1, 2012

What's in a food label? Sometimes a lot, sometimes not so much

Even in the most progressive cities, consumers are confused about food labels—and it's not just the organic label that's in trouble....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Apr. 20, 2012

What's NEXT? Food makers (finally) embrace vegetables

Rather than sneaking nutrients into a product through veggie blends or added ingredients, a growing number of companies are embracing vegetables,....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Apr. 2, 2012

Consumers young and old pursue healthy aging

Baby boomers aren't your only customers who are interested in solutions for healthy aging. Can you guess who else is looking for anti-aging....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Mar. 5, 2012

550 (more) reasons to attend Expo West 2012

A record number of first-time exhibitors will be showing off their products at this year's Natural Products Expo West. Which ones are you most....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Feb. 27, 2012

Vow to make Expo West 2012 one for the (natural) history books

Until you’ve actually attended Natural Products Expo West, you really can’t understand how powerful, fun and exhausting it can be to share a....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Jan. 30, 2012

This supplement retailer would make Dr. Oz proud

Following our interview with Michael Kanter at Cambridge Naturals, the long-time supplement seller decided to step up what he is already doing to....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Jan. 22, 2012

Why people love Trader Joe's

If you’ve never shopped at a Trader Joe’s, it’s probably difficult to understand why people are so doggedly loyal to and enthusiastic about the....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Jan. 16, 2012

PR stunt or a legit way to explore link between fast food and kids' health?

Scott Ehrlich, who is president of a group focused on disease prevention, plans to eat nothing but kids' fast food meals for 28 days because he wants....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Jan. 9, 2012

Healthy food is affordable. You know this, so help prove it

The great recession cemented into many people’s minds that healthy eating simply isn’t affordable—especially for poor and working class families....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Dec. 21, 2011

Are you helping to ensure the future of wellness in America?

With the new year approaching, many Americans are focused on their health and wellness goals. Some likely want to lose weight, while others may want....More
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