Every business’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be different, and some will respond better than others. In this edition of the Food & Beverage Insider podcast, Mike Forbes, CEO of sustainable and Certified B Corp. chocolate company Alter Eco, discusses how his business has responded to these strange times, and why following the B Corp. model has helped inform that response. According to the official B Corp. website, “Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.” That focus on accountability, inclusivity and building meaningful relationships has helped Alter Eco and other B Corps. stay resilient through these unprecedented times. With Food & Beverage Insider assistant editor Alex Smolokoff, this podcast addresses: • The values that go into earning and maintaining the valuable B Corp. certification, from supplier relationships to employee empowerment; • The lessons Mike Forbes and Alter Eco have learned during the COVID-19 pandemic; • Advice for new or young businesses in the natural products space.