ABOUT THE FORUM

An Exclusive Community of Influence

Forum for Naturals (FFN) is an invite-only community specifically for senior marketing and sustainability leaders within established natural product brands, typically those with annual revenues exceeding $20 million.

MISSION

To help brands grow collaboratively and intentionally, solidifying FFN as a pivotal hub for innovation and collaboration in the natural CPG sector.

VISION

To be a place where brands can come together to share experiences, strategies, and tactics.

VALUES

To create community, collaboration, and intentionality.

THE PROBLEM WE SOLVE

Turning Isolated Leaders Into Connected Powerhouses

When marketing and sustainability leaders at natural CPG brands hit revenue walls or struggle with implementation, they often feel like they're solving problems in a vacuum.

It's not another networking group. It's a curated ecosystem of monthly strategic sessions, peer-to-peer case studies, and exclusive resources that turn your biggest challenges into your next breakthrough.

The leaders in our community consistently tell me that the connections, insights, and collaborative problem-solving they access through Forum for Naturals has become their secret weapon for accelerating growth while staying true to their values.

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT

“Ready to stop solving problems alone?”

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THE TEAM

The people behind the Forum.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Ted Ning

Founder, Forum for Naturals

As Founder of Forum for Naturals, Ted built the premier community where leaders from brands break through barriers together. Members have shared strategies that have collectively driven millions in additional revenue and transformed sustainability programs across dozens of brands. His background spans 20+ years building communities and networks across the natural products sector, including 11 years as Executive Director at LOHAS where he connected thousands of conscious business leaders. He understands the unique challenges you face because he's helped solve them hundreds of times over.

Kira Hancock

Technology Lead, Forum for Naturals

Kira is the Swiss Army knife of the Forum. She builds and runs the member platform, keeps the member directories and records accurate, and manages the behind the scenes operations and communications that keep the community moving.

AMBASSADORS

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