Conscious capitalism is redefining the role of business in society — moving beyond profit to create value for customers, employees, communities, and the planet. From Whole Foods to Patagonia, purpose-driven companies are proving that businesses can thrive financially while making a positive impact. But with rapid growth comes challenges like greenwashing, political backlash, and measurement gaps. Here’s how conscious capitalism is transforming industries, attracting investors, and shaping the future of sustainable business.
School cafeterias are changing fast in 2025, with new USDA rules reducing added sugar and sodium for the first time. But funding gaps, packed lunch myths, and private vs. public school differences still complicate how kids eat. Here’s what parents need to know to keep nutrition simple, affordable, and appealing this school year.
Why did my digestion thrive in Europe but struggle back home? The surprising answer lies in what’s inside — and missing from — our food. From different farming practices to the way meals are prepared and enjoyed, small but powerful differences in diet and lifestyle can have a big impact on gut health, energy, and overall well-being.
Exosomes are one of skincare’s most talked-about new ingredients, promising cellular repair and regeneration. Used in clinical settings for wound healing, they’re now appearing in face creams and serums. But do they really work on healthy skin, or are they just the latest beauty buzz? Here’s what science — and dermatologists — say.
Imagine stepping outside your door to find a thriving ecosystem where birds sing from branches that have sheltered wildlife for centuries, where butterflies dance among flowers that evolved alongside local pollinators, and where every tree tells the story of your landscape’s natural heritage. This isn’t just a dream—it’s the incredible potential waiting in your backyard through the simple act of planting native trees.
As summer fades and school routines return, our bodies crave balance. Discover how seasonal eating and a circadian rhythm reset can boost immunity, improve sleep, and sharpen focus this fall. From grounding autumn produce to simple daily habits, these tips will help you feel energized and ready for the season ahead.
In recent months, significant workforce reductions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have raised concerns about the strength of the nation's food safety infrastructure. With over 15,000 USDA employees and approximately 20,000 HHS staff members no longer in place, critical programs and inspections have been disrupted. As federal oversight diminishes, the responsibility for ensuring food safety increasingly falls on manufacturers and distributors, who must uphold rigorous third-party certifications to maintain trust and quality across the supply chain.
If you’ve been paying attention to food trends lately, you’ve probably noticed something: fermentation is everywhere. From crunchy krauts to spicy kimchis and fizzy kombuchas, these age-old preservation methods are popping up on menus, at farmers markets, and in home kitchens across the country.
Let’s stop pretending sustainability is a marketing badge. If we are serious about the future of this planet and our food system, we need to stop tweaking broken models and start redesigning how we grow, eat, and invest in food. Sustainability is not a checklist. It is a shift in mindset, incentives, and who gets a seat at the table.
We know that providing infants and toddlers with highly nutritious vitamins and minerals at an early age is critical to their longer-term, healthful development. Yet despite all our advances, access, and abundance, the US ranks amongst the lowest in global health rankings.
In 2025, sustainability is no longer a bonus feature — it’s the baseline. Yet somehow, many of the world’s largest food conglomerates — Nestlé, Unilever, PepsiCo, and others — are still acting like it’s 1997.
