Virtual—Natural Products Expo West is going virtual for 2021, according to a press release. It will take place May 24-27, featuring virtual booths, a sampling program, networking opportunities, retailer/buyer programs, and conference programming focused on product innovations and trends. An FAQ page here answers questions about what a virtual event...
I held off on writing this until the last possible hour before shipping this magazine to the printer, in an effort to provide the most up-to-date information possible in a time where our understanding of our current situation is continuously changing. By the time you read this, though, we’ll know...
Anaheim, CA—Natural Products Expo West will not be rescheduled, according to an announcement from New Hope Network, which will be shifting its focus to Natural Products Expo East, to take place in Philadelphia, PA, September 23-26. The announcement says: “2020 will be the first time in 40 years that we...
We at WholeFoods Magazine were gearing up to sample our way across the Expo West show floor. In light of the postponement, we... decided to do it anyway—virtually. We'll share the results of our "stroll" on this page. This post will be continuously updated. Additions will be posted at the...
UPDATE 3/1/20: KeHE Cares and its partners have taken precautionary measures due to the COVID-19 and cancelled the Serving Goodness Event, according to the company. KeHE noted that thousands of boxes of healthy food have been donated to Children's Hunger Fund. These boxes will provide over 150,000 meals to local...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It just keeps getting bigger: 2019 was another record-breaking year for the annual Natural Products Expo West, drawing more than 86,000 attendees from 136 countries to Anaheim, CA. There were more than 3,600 exhibitors, with 600 companies exhibiting at the show for the first time. Exhibits, educational sessions and social...
It’s that time again to be thinking about this year’s Natural Products Expo West. What are your strategies to maximize your time at Expo? How do you plan to capture the attention of customers in your market? Before you start mapping out your plan for Expo, walk your store, take...
Nunda, NY—Once Again Nut Butter has moved their peanut butter production to a dedicated, SQF Level 3 Certified, 37,000 square foot facility, according to a press release. The move comes at the same time as an update on Once Again’s new packaging, launched in January. Moving the peanut butter production...
Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. The interest in naturals continues to evolve and capture the imagination of consumers. It’s an exciting time for the industry with the popularization of the...
Weight management is a popular topic in conversation everywhere, and Expo was no exception. There was a wide range of products, and a variety of diets were represented, but there were a few major trends that dominated. Keto. “Good fats” were a topic of conversation and a marketing tactic. Real-Zymes...
