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Munchkin Inc. (“Munchkin”), the beloved baby lifestyle company owned by WHY Brands Inc. (“WHY”), is proud to announce its inclusion on the Inc. Best in Business list in the Best in Innovation category for the Flow Nipple Shield + (“FLOW”), the world’s first nipple shield that lets mothers see their milk flow while nursing.
Inc.’s annual Best in Business Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements and contributions of companies that have made a profound impact on their industries. The recognition honors companies that, through exceptional execution, have achieved significant milestones and core business wins, like customer expansion, key product launches, increased market share, and industry-defining accomplishments. Companies from a wide range of industries – such as technology, health care, finance, and retail – have been recognized for their success and positive influence on the business world.
The full list can be found on Inc.com and in the upcoming winter print edition of Inc. magazine.
“We’re incredibly proud that Inc. is recognizing FLOW as a breakthrough innovation that embodies our dedication to pushing the industry forward,” said Diana Barnes (“DB”), Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director at WHY. “We are redefining what’s possible in infant nutrition while fostering deeper, more authentic connections for parents and caregivers. With FLOW, we’re not only elevating the Munchkin brand, but reinforcing WHY’s role as a leader in purposeful, human-centered innovation.”
Inc.’s Best in Business Awards are open to companies of all sizes and types, in all industries and locations. Public, private, nonprofit, subsidiary, U.S.-based, and international companies are all encouraged to apply. Inc. editors and reporters hand-review every application and select Best in Business honorees that, in each of the award categories, have had an outstanding influence on their communities, their industries, the environment, or society as a whole.
“Each Best in Business honoree achieved a breakthrough moment this year. Some unveiled groundbreaking innovations while others launched savvy marketing campaigns or strategically implemented AI in their companies,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “No matter what their business win looked like, their projects and initiatives had a sizable impact on their company and even on their industry at large, making them worthy of this honor.”
For more information or to see the complete list, please visit inc.com/best-in-business.
About Munchkin Inc.
For more than 30 years, Munchkin Inc., the baby lifestyle brand owned by WHY Brands Inc, has produced innovative products and functional gear for children and their caregivers. Munchkin has over 350+ patents to date, and more than 250 international product and brand design awards. Munchkin products are sold in more than 50 countries and have received over 1.45 million five-star reviews.
Munchkin has been awarded Great Place to Work for four consecutive years and is recognized as a 2024 Best Places to Work by Built In. Munchkin has been honored on Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list for two consecutive years, including 2024, and ranked number eight on Fortune’s list of Most Innovative Companies in 2023.
As the only baby brand in the United Nations Global Compact, the company prioritizes corporate social responsibility with commitments to environmental protection and animal welfare, which are highlighted in its annual Sustainability Report. Learn more at www.WHYBrands.com and www.Munchkin.com.
About WHY Brands Inc.
WHY is a portfolio of brands that invent, develop, and design creative products across an array of categories. With every new idea and undertaking, we begin and end with the question why. That spirit of inquiry drives our commitment to innovation, highlighted by over 350 patents to date. We believe great ideas and next-generation design can be life-changing. WHY’s portfolio includes baby lifestyle brand Munchkin and Curio Home Goods. Learn more at www.WHYBrands.com.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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