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.

Our members are decision-makers, actively committed to their brand's purpose, and dedicated to sharing experiences, strategies, and staying ahead of industry trends.

FFN fosters a unique environment of purpose, collaboration, and intentionality.

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

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.

What makes this different?

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.

Ready to stop solving problems alone?

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.

At our core:

MISSION

To help brands grow collaboratively, intentionally, and with an eye toward the future.

VISION

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

VALUES

To create community, collaboration, and intentionality.

The Team

EXECTUIVE 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.