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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 Mar. 14, 2013

Next new thing for Whole Foods? A health resort

Whole Foods Market's John Mackey says his company plans to open a health resort in Austin, Tex. designed to teach people how to adopt a healthy....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Feb. 26, 2013

Fuel sales with these hot products trends from UNFI

Prepare for the upcoming Natural Products Expo West 2013 by spending a few minutes watching this fast-moving and fun product trend video from UNFI....More
Why local is good for natural products retailers
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Feb. 5, 2013

Why local is good for natural products retailers

Local is hot—and for good reason. Natural product retailers who tap into this trend secure a more prosperous future for themselves and their....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Jan. 23, 2013

Have you noticed the changes to newhope360.com?

Welcome to the new newhope360.com. The site still provides comprehensive coverage of the natural, organic and healthy products marketplace, but now....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Dec. 18, 2012

Super Supplements is a super acquisition for Vitamin Shoppe

The Vitamin Shoppe is poised to become a lot bigger—and stronger—in 2013 with its recently announced acquisition of Seattle-based Super Supplements....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Nov. 27, 2012

Why no acquisition will save the Twinkie

Several potential acquirers including Grupo Bimbo and Flowers Foods are reportedly interested in scooping up the Hostess's now bankrupt food brands,....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Nov. 20, 2012

The Naked Brand: Saving the planet by telling the truth

A new documentary film featuring Alex Bogusky, Yvon Choinard, Shaquille O’Neal and others explores how the rise in consumer power is forcing....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Nov. 13, 2012

Vitacost wants to be the Wal-Mart of Whole Foods

Vitacost is moving well beyond supplements to offer natural and organic beauty, food, beverage, and pet products at deeply discounted prices. The....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Nov. 6, 2012

Is DSHEA still the right way to regulate supplements?

The evolution of condition-specific product marketing is one force tugging at the seams of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. Would a....More
by Carlotta Mast in New Hope 360 Blog Oct. 23, 2012

Why the paleo diet is trending

I like the paleo philosophy of eating because it emphasizes whole food nutrition and is helping me kick my bagel and sugar habit. Is this popular....More
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