Dr. Bronner’s to Host Regenerative Organic Happy Hour at Natural Products Expo East in Booth: #2419

Program Will Discuss Launch of Regenerative Organic Certified Pilot Programs and Introduce Executive Director of Regenerative Organic Alliance

September 4, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD – Dr. Bronner’s, family-owned maker of the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America, looks forward to Natural Products Expo East 2018 in Baltimore, MD. The company will host a Regenerative Organic Happy Hour at Natural Products Expo East, along with fellow Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), and ROA member brands and organizations including Alter Eco, Grain Place Foods, Guayaki, Lotus Foods, Maple Hills Creamery, Nature’s Path, and Patagonia Provisions, to discuss new developments with the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) since its launch in March earlier this year.

Notably, an update will be given regarding the launch of ROC pilot programs, with over 20 participating brands and farms. Leading pilot program participants will share developments on implementing a Regenerative Organic Certified supply chain for their product lines. Additionally, Elizabeth Whitlow the newly hired Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance, will announce what next steps are on the horizon for this standard, set to formally launch in the marketplace within the next year.

Speakers during the event include: David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner’s, Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director of Regenerative Organic Alliance, David Vetter of Grain Place Foods, Ken Lee and Caryl Levine of Lotus Foods, Tim Joseph of Maple Hills Creamery, and others. Organic beverages and small-bites will be served courtesy of participating ROA members. Free Klean Kanteen tumblers will be given to the first 150 attendees.

WHAT:         Regenerative Organic Happy Hour
WHEN:        Friday, September 14th from 4:30pm – 5:30pm
WHERE:     Natural Products Expo East at Dr. Bronner’s booth: #2419

For more information, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regenerative-organic-happy-hour-tickets-49344556898.

*Media are encouraged to attend. Please contact Lauren@drbronner.com to RSVP.

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About Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s is a family business committed to honoring the vision of founder Emanuel Bronner by making socially and environmentally responsible products of the highest quality, and by dedicating profits to help make a better world. Dr. Bronner’s commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability and progressive business practices is part of the company’s mission to put into practice the principles that inform the philosophy printed on the company’s iconic soap labels written by founder Emanuel Bronner. The company is the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America and widely renowned around the world. Based on 2017 sales, a bottle of Dr. Bronner’s soap was sold, on average, every 2.2 seconds throughout the year. For further information, please visit: www.drbronner.com.