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Beth Kowitt is former a senior editor at Fortune, where she wrote features primarily on management and leadership issues, the business of food, consumer behavior, sustainability, and race and gender. Her writing received multiple awards, including several SABEW Best in Business and New York Press Club honors. She also co-edited Fortune's annual Most Powerful Women franchise and was a co-chair of Fortune's's Most Powerful Women Summit, MPW Next Gen, and the Fortune's/U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership. Beth, who joined Fortune's in 2008, is a graduate of Bowdoin College and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She lives in New York City with her children and husband, photographerKarsten Moran.

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MagazineAmerica’s Black brain drain: Why African-American professionals are moving abroad—and staying there
By Beth KowittAugust 10, 2020
A collaboration between SodaStream and an Israeli hospital has led to a clinical trial for a respiratory device to treat COVID-19.
RetailCan a seltzer-making company build a better device to help COVID patients breathe? SodaStream thinks so
By Beth KowittJuly 29, 2020
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Min) with her daughter Isra Hirsi in 2019.
MPWHow Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter showed her that Congress cannot ‘pass the buck’ to the next generation
By Beth KowittJuly 27, 2020
Amy Schumer’s ‘Expecting Amy’ displays pregnancy alongside ambition
NewslettersAmy Schumer’s ‘Expecting Amy’ displays pregnancy alongside ambition
By Emma Hinchliffe and Beth KowittJuly 27, 2020
Ikea is rolling out a new plant-based meatball.
RetailAt Ikea, a tale of two plant-based ‘meatballs’
By Beth KowittJuly 26, 2020
In Amy Schumer's new documentary, the comedian navigates both her pregnancy and her career.
MPWAmy Schumer’s documentary ‘Expecting Amy’ proves pregnancy can coexist with women’s careers and ambition
By Beth KowittJuly 22, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is dramatically changing the way Americans eat
RetailThe coronavirus pandemic is dramatically changing the way Americans eat
By Lance Lambert and Beth KowittJuly 21, 2020
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson discussed operating the global beverage giant amid a pandemic.
RetailWhat Starbucks learned about COVID-19 from its China stores
By Beth KowittJuly 16, 2020
Oat milk maker Oatly nabs $200 million investment led by Blackstone.
RetailWhy Oprah, Natalie Portman, and Howard Schultz are betting big on plant-based milk brand Oatly
By Beth KowittJuly 15, 2020
Map shows number of covid-19 cases
HealthMap: It’s not just Florida, Texas, California, and Arizona driving the new record high in U.S. COVID cases
By Nicolas Rapp, Alan Murray and Beth KowittJuly 10, 2020
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ConferencesJohnson & Johnson CEO says a COVID-19 vaccine is only ‘part of the puzzle’
By Beth KowittJuly 8, 2020
Perfect Day's co-founders raised a $300 million round to make animal-free cow's milk.
RetailPerfect Day raises $300 million to make animal-free dairy
By Beth KowittJuly 8, 2020
Impossible Foods is making its plant-based sausage patty available to restaurants nationwide.
RetailImpossible Foods rolls out plant-based sausages to restaurants nationwide
By Beth KowittJune 29, 2020
Albertsons went public on Friday, choosing to debut amid a global pandemic.
RetailWhy go public amid a raging pandemic? Albertsons CEO explains
By Beth KowittJune 27, 2020
Ben & Jerry's has a long history in social activism.
RetailHow Ben & Jerry’s activist history allows it to call out white supremacy and police brutality
By Beth KowittJune 23, 2020
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