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#108 - Kyle Says Goodbye, Passing The Mic But Not The Mission
Episode Highlights:
🎤 Kyle signs off as co-host after 105 episodes
🙏 Gratitude for the Regen Brands community and listeners
🔥 The new ways Kyle plans to support regen
💼 How the pod inspired Kyle’s next moves
😂 AC already recruiting Kyle back for guest, co-host episode
“This isn’t stepping back — it’s putting two feet into the next phase.”
Don’t have time for the full episode? 😵💫
Everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes. 🥳
Dr. Bronner’s has officially exited the chocolate business, transferring ownership of its regenerative chocolate line to Magic Chocolate Inc. — co-founded by Swiss chocolatier Maestrani and Joe Whinney of Theo Chocolate
The new leadership will grow the brand through investment, innovation, and expanded distribution, while maintaining the original mission: sourcing from Regenerative Organic Certified®, Fair Trade, and women-led supply chains in West Africa and Southeast Asia.
This transition ensures continued support for over 950 cocoa farmers and over 5,498 acres of regenerative cocoa production, positioning Magic Chocolate Inc. to set a new industry standard for ethical, ecological chocolate.
Credit: Magic Chocolate
Manitoba Harvest has launched three new functional smoothie boosters – Hemp+ Mood, Hemp+ Energy, and Hemp+ Immunity – each combining herbal extracts with Regenerative Organic Certified® hemp for targeted wellness support.
Exclusively available at select Whole Foods Market locations, the blends offer convenient, plant-based nutrition solutions featuring 7–8g of protein, 3g of fiber, and added functional ingredients like ashwagandha, elderberry, and guarana.
Credit: Tilray Brands, Inc.
🐄 Verde Farms is bringing its organic, 100% grass-fed and regeneratively raised beef to 89 Albertsons, Safeway, and Market Street stores across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. As consumers seek healthier proteins and more sustainable sourcing for their grills, Verde Farms is seeing a nationwide shift toward organic beef. With Verified Regenerative products and bold, globally inspired marinades leading the charge, 2025 is shaping up to be a flavorful and values-driven grilling season. (Perishable News ↗ + Supermarket Perimeter ↗ )
🌱 Neal Family Vineyards’ owner, Mark J Neal, calls out the hollow use of “sustainable” in agriculture, arguing that without strict standards and third-party audits, it often masks chemical-intensive, extractive practices. Championing certified organic and Regenerative Organic Certified® systems, they urge the industry to stop greenwashing and commit to farming that truly restores soil, biodiversity, and community health. (LinkedIn ↗)
☕️ Nestlé has surpassed its 2025 regenerative agriculture goal for Nescafé, with 32% of its coffee now sourced from farmers using regenerative practices, well ahead of the 20% target. Through its Nescafé Plan 2030, the brand is cutting emissions, restoring ecosystems, and supporting farmers as climate threats reshape the future of coffee production. (ESG Dive ↗)
🍵 Suntory Group is ramping up its regenerative agriculture efforts with two new pilot programs focused on upcycling manufacturing byproducts into high-performance biochar and improving crop resilience through soil health restoration. From green tea fields to sweet potato farms, these initiatives aim to reduce emissions, cut chemical fertilizer use, and build a more climate-resilient supply chain across Suntory’s global beverage portfolio. (Sustainable Brands ↗)
🛍️ Kiss the Ground has launched free Regenerative Purchasing Guides to help shoppers align their food choices with personal and planetary health. With 88% of consumers relying on vague food claims and 58% not reading labels, these easy-to-use tools demystify labels, highlight regenerative brands, and offer simple tips across nine grocery categories to make values-driven shopping more accessible. (Globe Newswire ↗)
🍷 Grgich Hills Estate is looking for an Area Sales Manager - San Francisco
🫘 SIMPLi is hiring a Business Development Manager
🥩 Force of Nature is looking for a Field Sales Manager & Product Marketing Manager / Director
🐮 Painterland Sisters is hiring a Senior Events & Partnerships Manager, Social & Marketing Coordinator, Graphic Designer, & Customer Experience Manager
Spoiler Alert: Your cup of tea might just be saving a forest.
🍃 In this spotlight by Yogi Tea, we follow the journey of cardamom — from the lush forests of Guatemala to your mug.
Credit: Yogi Tea
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