New Hope Natural Media Announces the Winner of the 2015 NEXT Accelerator Natural Products Pitch Slam at Natural Products Expo West

BOULDER, Colo., March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- New Hope Natural Media today announced that New York-based Loliware won the 2015 NEXT Accelerator Natural Products Pitch Slam at Natural Products Expo West, the world's largest natural, organic and healthy products industry event. Pitch Slam is a fun, fast-paced event that lets entrepreneurs pitch their natural product ideas to a panel of four leading natural products investors and branding experts as well as receive immediate feedback and expert suggestions for refining their product idea.

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Inspired by a fascination for Jello-O, Chelsea Briganti and Leigh Ann Tucker founded Loliware biodegradable, edible cups. The colorful cups are made from a plant-based gelatin and come in a variety of flavors seasonally. Loliware is a delicious alternative to 'disposable' plastic cups.

Loliware won a prize package of goods and services valued at $27,500. The prize package includes: a booth at Expo West 2016; category snapshot data from SPINS; a brand audit from Interact on Shelf; Bob Burke's Field Manual; Social Media Consulting services from VOCO Creative; consulting services with MetaBrand corporation; a complimentary pitch spot at NCN's investor conference; a listing on Bolstr.com's crowdfunding site; a legal consult from Faegre Baker Daniels; and New Hope Natural Media PR and content coverage.

"We are committed to fostering the growth of entrepreneurial brands and the Pitch Slam helps companies refine their pitches and prepare for future fundraising," said Diana Mercer, NEXT Accelerator Community Manager, New Hope Natural Media. "We congratulate Loliware on their win and wish them the best of luck as they grow their natural products business."

Pitch Slam is part of New Hope Natural Media's NEXT Accelerator, an online tool for the large population of entrepreneurial manufacturers in the natural products industry. The solution is targeted to the entrepreneur who has a good idea, but who lacks the industry experience and tactical know-how to take their business to the next level. Analogous to a tech incubator, NEXT Accelerator connects manufacturers with the information, expertise, advisors, service providers and partners to ensure their product launch success and provides year-round mentoring and education to meet identified needs.

About New Hope Natural Media

New Hope Natural Media is the leading media resource and information provider for the natural, organic and healthy products industry, with print, in-person/event, and e-business products and services.

Media Contact:
Heather Smith
New Hope Natural Media
303.998.9232
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