ETHNOPHARM KERRY HUGHES, THE ETHNOBOTANICAL EXPLORER
The EBI (Ethnopharm Biodiversity Incubator) Network
Driving Greater Value into Biodiversity
Manufacturers of ethically-sourced botanical products often grapple with the dilemma of high certification costs, consumer confusion over ethical labels, and challenges in sourcing ingredients that meet the desired product specifications.
They may also face complexities around navigating biodiversity laws, and/or meeting consumer demand for compelling ingredient stories…challenges unmet by certifications alone.
Introducing the EBI Network:
The EBI Network offers an effective solution: members gain meaningful influence on botanical sustainability through access to high-impact ingredients, projects and access to captivating brand-elevating stories. Moreover, members are collaborating to develop new innovative, branded ingredients.
The Ethnopharm Biodiversity Incubator (EBI) Network is a membership-based collaboration dedicated to bringing new, high-impact ingredients to market. Initially composed of founding members, the network will soon open to new members on an application basis.
Through collective action, the EBI Network bridges the gap between high-impact producers in biodiverse regions and the global market. Its activities center on research, product and market development, curated connections, and strategic trade missions that spotlight sustainable, socially responsible ingredients. By aligning commercial opportunity with ecological stewardship, the network empowers its members to create measurable impact while unlocking new growth pathways in botanical innovation.
In addition to driving market linkages, the EBI Network mobilizes social and ecological projects that strengthen biodiversity and community livelihoods, while advancing education and storytelling around the origins, traditions, and benefits of the world’s most remarkable plants. Together, members form a collaborative ecosystem designed to make biodiversity not just a responsibility, but a shared source of competitive advantage and inspiration.
For more information on the EBI Network, please reach out to EthnopharmEBI AT gmail.com, or through our contact form.
Featured Supplychain Partner
EBI Supplychain Partners represent biodiversity from continents world-wide, featuring a range of natural product innovations. As an example, watch our short videos below on projects in Madagascar and Africa.