Brenda J. Hodges

Efficas Medical Foods & Nutrition LLC develops science-based consumer products for the nutritional management of the immune system for both humans and pets. Its products are non-prescription medical food and helps to provide relief from asthma and associated allergies. The company was founded by Nancy Fogg-Johnson and Alex Merolli in 2003 and is headquartered in Fullerton, CA.

nSpired Natural Foods, Inc. produces organic food products. Its products include nut butters, chips, chocolate bars, mints, candies, and culinary oils. The firm's brands include AH! ALASKA, Cloud Nine, Loriva, MaraNatha, Northwest Delights, O'Coco's, Skinny, and Tropical Source. The company was founded by Eric Zitelli in 1998 and is headquartered in San Leandro, CA.

Natural Products Association is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1936. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization is dedicated to the natural products industry and is the largest and oldest of its kind in the United States. Daniel Fabricant has been the CEO of the American company since 2014.

Physic Ventures LLC (Physic Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Dion Madsen and Will B. Rosenzweig. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

ATN Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes ready-to-eat cereals and snacks. It offers the following brands: Peace Cereal, Erewhon, Attune, Golden Temple, Willamette Valley, Uncle Sam, and Sweet Home Farm. The company was founded by Robert Hurlbut and Kathy Oneto in November 2006 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR.

Mineral Fusion Natural Brands LLC offers natural mineral based cosmetics. It offers nail polish, hair care, body lotions and skin care products. The firm supports survivors of domestic violence and operates a national campaign to raise awareness of this growing problem. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Down to Earth Designs, Inc. provides disposable diapers for kids. Its products include newborn baby bundles, gift certificates, little pants, diaper inserts and wipes. The firm offers its products through a network of stores in California, Texas, and Florida. The company was founded by Jason Graham-Nye and Kimberley Graham-Nye in 2005 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Avalon Natural Products, Inc. provides natural and organic personal care products. It offers skin care, hair care, lip care and many more products. Its products support the ideals of sustainable, organic agriculture, a cleaner environment and good health. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Lake Success, NY.

Barbara's Bakery, Inc. produces and markets bakery products. It offers whips cookies, crackers, snack bars, cheese puffs, cereals, and instant mashed potatoes. The firm distributes its products through Alpen and Weetabix brands. The company was founded by Barbara Jaffe in 1971 and is located in Petaluma, CA.

Spindrift Beverage Co., Inc. manufactures and sells fruit juices. It focuses on sparkling beverages made with squeezed fruit. The company was founded by Bill Creelman in 2010 and is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Revive Brands operates a brewery that produces kombucha drinks in California. It offers its products in still organic, still vegan, still raw, caffeine-free, and ultra-low sugar flavors. The firm also provides bottle exchange programs. It sells its products through retailers. The company was founded in 2010 by Rebekah Lovett, lya B. Nykin, Bentley Hall and Sean J. Lovett and is headquartered in Sonoma County, CA.

Astia, Inc. provides executive programs that support funding and leadership for women founders and C-level executives in high-tech, life sciences, and clean technology start-ups. The company was founded by Cate Muther in 1999 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

ShopWell Solutions, Inc. provides food information through online. It offers foodtech, mobileshopping, digitalhealth and nutrition. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Botanical Laboratories, Inc. manufactures nutritional supplements and homeopathic products. It offers vitamins and supplements, including B-Complex complete liquids, B-12 high potency liquids, B-12 sublingual liquids, calcium and vitamin D3 liquids, liquid iron, joint movement glucosamine liquids, multivitamin plus liquids, and vitamin D3 liquid 1000 IU. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Ferndale, WA.

Beekeeper Marketing, Inc. operates as a sales agency. It develops and executes sales, marketing and supply chain strategies to natural, organic, and specialty consumer packaged goods entities. The company was founded by Lynn Graham in 2007 and is headquartered in Mill Valley, CA.

The Balance Bar Co. manufactures energy bars. Its products include Almond Brownie, Caramel Nut Blast, Chocolate Balance, Chocolate Craze, Chocolate Mint Cookie Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cookie Dough, Dark Chocolate Coconut and Dark Chocolate Crunch Balance Bars. The company was founded by Thomas R. Davidson and Richard Lamb in February 1992 and is headquartered in Bohemia, NY.

Fair Trade USA provides farmers and workers producing fair trade certified goods services. It educates consumers, brings new manufacturers and retailers into the fair trade system, and provides farmers with tools, training and resources to thrive as international businesspeople. The company was founded in 1940 and headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Salesforce.org is a non-profit organization which operates corporate philanthropy programs. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Working Assets Funding Service, Inc. provides telecommunication services. The firm offers donation-linked services that include long distance, wireless, and credit card, as well as donates a portion of the charges to non-profit groups. The company was founded by Laura S. Scher, Michael Hall Kieschnick and Peter Barnes in November 1985 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Novomer, Inc. manufactures biodegradable plastics, polymers, and other chemicals from renewable substances. It specializes in commercializing a family of low-cost, high-performance, sustainable polymers and other chemicals. The company was founded by Geoffrey William Coates, Anthony Romey Eisenhut and Scott D. Allen in 2004 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

WaterSmart Software, Inc. engages in the development of water use information and management software solutions. The firm specializes in the development of information technology and data management platforms with focus on the improvement of municipal water efficiency and conservation programs. The company was founded by Robert B. Steiner and Peter Yolles in November 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Gazelle, Inc. operates a consumer electronics trade-in site. It offers consumers an opportunity to earn cash for laptops, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices. The firm sells electronic gadgets online with facilities, such as free shipping, packaging, comprehensive identity and data removal. The company was founded by James McElhiney, Israel Y. Ganot and Rousseau Aurelien in 2006 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Plum PBC distributes natural and organic foods for babies, toddlers and kids. Its products include infant cereal, just fruit, veggies, second blends, super puffs, little cremes, training meals, bistro bowls, fiddlesticks, teensy fruits, mish mash, yogurt dippers, crunch ola, grammy sammy, mashups, shredz, yo drops, fruit straws and slam dunx. The company was founded by Neil Grimmer and Sheryl O'Loughlin in 2007 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Zeel Networks, Inc. operates as a mobile massage on demand company. It provides online information services for booking appointments with alternative healthcare practitioners. It allows users to book chair massage sessions via its iphone or android applications, website, and mobile site. The company was founded by Alison Harmelin and Samer Hamadeh in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Emerald BioAgriculture Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets crop protection products. The firm provides applications from modern biology to crop yields that combat disease and fight pests. It also provides agricultural products and consultant services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Okemos, MI.

Finistere Ventures LLC (Finistere Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Spencer Maughan and Arama Kukutai in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

CREAGRI, Inc. develops and supplies antioxidant polyphenols. Its products are used for functional foods, health and dietary supplements. The company was founded by Roberto Crea in 1998 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA.