Regenerative Farming, Ethical Supply Chains, and Future of Plastic Bottles - Ben Mand, CEO of Harmless Harvest

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In episode 181 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, we speak with Ben Mand, CEO of Harmless Harvest, on regenerative farming, ethical supply chains, and the future of plastic bottles.

Ben Mand is an accomplished executive with extensive domestic and international experience in strategic planning, P&L oversight, global supply chain and operations, multichannel product delivery, new business creation, and marketing communications, particularly in start-up and growth organizations. He is known for being a results-oriented and decisive leader with a track record of superior topline results while driving margin and profit. Mand has demonstrated his ability to excel in dynamic, demanding ecosystems while remaining focused and pragmatic.

Mand is currently the CEO of Harmless Harvest, a leader in refrigerated premium coconut water and plant-based dairy, and the only Fair For Life Certified Organic Producer. As CEO, he provides executive leadership of a plant-based food and beverage company with over $100 million in revenue, with full responsibility for global sales and operations and over 700 employees.

Prior to his role at Harmless Harvest, Mand was responsible for the business P&L, Strat Plan, marketing communications, innovation, mission, and creative at Plum Organics. During his time there, he was instrumental in strengthening Plum's core mission, developing an award-winning brand campaign and activation, and launching more than 50 new products, which helped accelerate the brand from the #3 to the #1 organic baby food company.

Before joining Plum, Mand held various brand marketing and innovation roles at leading companies, including General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, and Interbrand. He made an impact as a change agent, driving improvements in health, sustainability, and social impact while delivering consistent sales and profit growth for well-known brands such as Progresso, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Topamax, LexisNexis, Canal+, and Symantec.

About Harmless Harvest

Harmless Harvest is a company that is on a mission to provide the best-tasting and most nutritious coconut water in the most ethical way possible. Their commitment to ethical and sustainable practices is evident in everything they do, from the way they source their coconuts to the way they treat their employees.

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