37 winners of the coveted NEXTY Awards and three Editor’s Choice Awards announced
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA (MARCH, 2026) –Papa Mountain is one of only 40 winners of the New Hope Network 2026 Natural Products Expo West NEXTY Awards for outstanding products in the natural products industry. Papa Mountain’s Sweet Potato & Herb Bread Rolls won for the Special Diet category.
NEXTY Awards are given to products that meet the highest bar of innovation, inspiration and integrity in the natural products industry to deliver more healthful, trusted and sustainable products to consumers.
Papa Mountain Sweet Potato & Herb Bread Rolls were one of 164 finalists selected by a panel of natural products industry experts from nearly 1,000 entries across 37 categories. Additionally, three Editor’s Choice winners were selected by the internal editorial team. The winners were announced at Expo West on Thursday, March 5 at the NEXTY Awards Ceremony.
“We’re incredibly honored to be recognized with a NEXTY Award for our Sweet Potato & Herb Bread Rolls,” said Solomon Cohen, Founder of Papa Mountain. “This product reflects our mission to modernize comfort food with clean, simple ingredients—bringing together the natural sweetness of sweet potato with a savory blend of herbs in a fully baked, ready-in-minutes format. It’s convenient, crave-worthy, and made for real families.”
“The NEXTY Awards rely on a rigorous, two-tier judging process during which industry experts come together to evaluate each and every product based on its innovation, inspiration and integrity,” says Adrienne Smith, program director for the NEXTY Awards. “Selecting the 164 finalists and 40 winners out of nearly 1,000 nominees in 37 categories can be an extremely daunting task, but we are honored to have the opportunity to highlight brands that are driving the natural products industry towards a healthy future for people and planet.”
The NEXTY Awards are an annual program connected to New Hope Network's Natural Products Expo West. They were created to recognize the pinnacle of excellence in the natural products industry, elevating impactful brands and products that inspire a healthy, sustainable future for people and planet while also having proven consumer approval. Learn more at nextyawards.com.
This Year’s NEXTY Awards Winners
Beauty and Skincare
ACURE Sun Serum Drops SPF 30
Supplement Trailblazer
Pure Health Research Lymph System Support
Planet-Forward Product
Seven Sundays Bright Side Oat Granola
Meat or Animal-Based Product
StarWalker Organic Farms Organic Ground Beef
Dairy or Egg Product
NestFresh Humanely Hatched Pasture Raised Eggs
Pantry Staples
Leaven Foods All Purpose Instant Sourdough
Packaged Produce
Ladybug Brands Organic Lemons in Zero-Plastic Net
Environmentally Sustainable Packaging
Milkadamia Oat Milk Slices
Product Design and Storytelling
Kettle & Fire Maui Nui Venison Bone Broth
Dairy Alternative
Elmhurst 1925 Clean Protein Pistachio Crème
Meat Alternative
MyForest Foods My Pulled Pork
Plant Party
MìLà Savory Mushroom Bao Bun
Coffee and Tea
Traditional Medicinals Stress Ease Calm Tea
Supplement for the Body
Big Bold Health HTB Immune Energy Chews
Functional Food or Beverage
Two River Gourmet Mushrooms Chaga Mushroom Broth
Vegan Product
Lexington Bakes Peanut Butter Protein Cookie
Prepared Frozen Product
Deep Indian Kitchen Veggie Masala Momo Dumplings
Dips and Spreads
BEZI Hot Honey Labneh
Savory or Salty Snack
Mamame Hot Chili Tempeh Chips
Gluten-Free Product
Felicia Organic Oat Penne
Natural Living
Bundle x Joy Bone Broth & Colostrum Daily Boost Powder
Personal Care
KIIMA Refillable Natural Deodorant
Sweet Snacks and Desserts
Magic Chocolate Salted Candied Hazelnut Truffle Layer Bar
Non-Alcoholic Beverage
NoWhere Foods Ridgeline Cherry, Ginger, Maple Sparkling Cocktail
Breads and Bakery
Truly Indian Tikka Masala Naan
Certified Regenerative Product
Bionaturae Regenerative Organic Certified Crushed Tomatoes
Certified Organic Product
Farmer Focus Organic Parmesan & Herb Chicken Meatballs
Kids’ Product
Actual Veggies Sweet Potato and Carrot Veggie Nuggets
Beverage
Tractor Beverage Co. Apricot Peach Organic Haymaker
Frozen Dessert
Heritage Kulfi Rosewater Kulfi Ice Cream
Spices and Condiments
Big Tree Farms Original Naughty Bali BBQ Sauce
People-Forward Product
Piko Provisions Lu’au Stew
Prepared Pantry
Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles
Supplement for the Mind
Country Life Brain Fog Rescue
Sustainable Supplement
Kuli Kuli Sea Moss & Blue Spirulina Superfood Gummies
Newtopia Now
Dew Mighty BLOOM Nourish and Calm Jelly Serum Bar
Special Diet
Papa Mountain Sweet Potato & Herb Bread Rolls
Editor’s Choice Awards
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Keya’s Snacks Bombay Spice Kettle Cooked Chips
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Ulu Foods Chia & Sea Salt Breadfruit Bites
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The Republic of Tea Regenerative Organic Certified Assam
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