Founded in 2009, Harmless Harvest is a progressive food & beverage company that demonstrates the competitive success of prioritizing sustainability. Combining regenerative agriculture methods with local traditional farming practices, Harmless Harvest develops and manufactures a range of coconut-based products that deliver the nutritional and ethical integrity that nature intended.


how we work with Harmless Harvest.

cred works closely with the CEO of Harmless Harvest, Ben Mand, to amplify his voice and showcase the work he’s doing to systematically change the way businesses operate for the betterment of the planet and our people. 

Focusing on three platforms at the intersection of sustainability, social impact & CPG, business and marketing, cred helps Ben solidify his thought leadership presence and increase Harmless Harvest’s brand visibility, allowing Ben to continue to inspire leaders to make mission-driven decisions that positively impact their companies and the environment.

Here’s how we’ve worked with Ben:

  • Thought Leadership Audit: We kicked off our partnership with a deep dive into Ben’s online presence, a benchmarking exercise of similar thought leaders, and strategic recommendations around the key platforms and outlets (content, social, speaking, awards, memberships, etc.).

  • Speaker Management: cred developed Ben’s speaking goals & platforms, defined target audiences and industries, and currently pitches, secures, and manages top-tier speaking engagements across stages, podcasts and virtual & live events.

  • Social Media Content: Identifying LinkedIn as the priority platform to elevate Ben’s voice, cred maintains a monthly content calendar with LinkedIn posts.

  • Awards Strategy & Management: After building a strategic list of targeted awards aimed to achieve Ben’s thought leadership goals, cred builds the content for strong, winning submissions.


Harmless Harvest speaker we represent.

Ben Mand, CEO

With five years at helm of Harmless Harvest, Ben has successfully transformed the company from a brand focused solely on coconut water to a leader in premium functional beverages and plant-based dairy. Ben’s fundamental belief in business is to make every company and product better. Leveraging 20+ years of marketing & business experience and exemplifying empathetic leadership throughout his career, Ben has led the vanguard of sustainable practices and conscious capitalism at Harmless Harvest, Plum, General Mills, and more.


Ben’s thoughts on working with cred.

The cred team has been not only impressive, but a joy to work with! cred has been an incredible partner and made the process straightforward, impactful, and dare-I-say simple?! I appreciate the time spent to really understand the business and issues. It’s allowed them to come with great thinking and strategies. cred’s candor and incredibly supportive approach has made this a truly rewarding experience.
— Ben Mand, CEO, Harmless Harvest

Ben’s goals.

Strengthen Harmless Harvest’s visibility and reputation as an impactful, purpose driven company leading the way in “constructive capitalism.”

Establish credibility for Ben as a resource amongst industry incumbents.

Demonstrate Ben’s prowess at the intersection of business, marketing, and social impact.


Ben’s platforms.

Social Impact & Sustainability 

Committing to Zero Waste: 3 Steps to Get There

How to be Purpose Driven, Even When it’s Inconvenient


Business & Leadership 

It’s More Than Just Your Products: How Empathy & Authenticity Improve your Bottom Line


Marketing 

Comfortable Today, Boring Tomorrow: How to Take Brand Risks


the results.

speaking opportunities.

Financial Times' Climate Capital Live

Reuters Transform Food Summit

BevNet Live Winter

Shoptalk

Brand Innovators @ SXSW

The Lead Summit

Retail Innovation Conference

DX3 Canada

Digital Food & Beverage

Kellogg Climate Conference

Regenerative Agriculture & Food Systems Summit

eTail Boston & Palm Springs

SXSW

Groceryshop 

Conscious Capitalism Webinar

Disruptors for Good Podcast

On Brand Podcast

Marketing Today Podcast

The CPG Scoop Podcast

awards submitted.

Reuters Sustainability Award

Progressive Grocer’s Impact Awards *

SF Business Times Most Admired CEOs

Business Insider Climate Action 30​

BevNet’s Best of Awards

Only Organic Best in Organic

*award-winning submissions

social media results.

Increase in number, quality, and engagement of posts on LinkedIn

Average of 144 engagements per post 

Nearly 60% increase in followers in one year