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Expo west march 20221/13/2024 ![]() ![]() I grabbed some samples from my friends at Hippie Snacks and Bobby Sue’s Nuts. I met their CEO in my hotel and was impressed with this new line! I also tried Free Rain, a sparking water “with more.” Their Pink Grapefruit & Maca flavor was up for a Nexty award. They were very tasty! Then, I checked out some new brands like Good Good who makes no sugar added hazelnut spreads and jams. Sana, formerly The Real Coconut, makes grain free products that are “better for you and better for the world.” They work with sustainably sourced ingredients and make tortilla chips, tortillas and a new line of frozen, plant-based grain free burritos. I’m loving my tinted sunscreen stick!Īfter a short break, I went back to Hot Products to meet with Sana. Olita has tinted versions for a variety of skin tones. She developed and marketed one and then added organic mineral sun screen and lip balms. With an active family of water sport lovers, Laurie was looking for a solution for getting sand off of everyone before they got in the car. Olita is a reef safe, clean ingredient sun care line. Next, I met with Laurie, the founder of Olita. Lexie is going to send some for review and giveaway so keep an eye out! SOW good has a new veggie line that’s just off the hook. Then I saw my friends from Mezcla Bars and SOW Good. I checked out TRUNOLA, a new organic granola line, and Sound Sparkling Water with tea and botanicals. I’m a big fan!Įn route to the meetings, I was excited to meet some new brands and to see friends. They sold the company last year and are now focused on making better-for-you comfort foods that you can trust. That’s how he and his wife started Hu Chocolate. Jason, the founder of Hu Chocolate, had to change his diet for health reasons and was dissatisfied with available options. We also tasted Against the Grain pizza and Snow Days grain free pizza snacks. Note: Expo Wests sister show Expo East is September 20-23, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA. I tried a gluten-free, dairy free ice cream cookie sandwich and it was amazing. Natural Products Expo West - Anaheim, CA March 7-11. They still make great dairy free desserts but also now offer grass-fed dairy ice cream from a family farm in Oregon. Cosmic Bliss just rebranded from Coconut Bliss. ![]() Next, I met with Jason, HumanCo’s CEO to talk about Cosmic Bliss and their other brands. Their founder also helps other businesses to improve their impact on the environment. They make delicious crackers that are also carbon neutral. People really needed this event.After breakfast, I headed over to some appointments in the Hot Products area. As a sponsor we were offered a spot on the DJ’s video wall and per usual, my animation guy crushed it! The energy was palpable. In true form, What’s Up with Supps threw another extraordinary after party. Not that that is a discussion, I just feel grateful to work in such a wonderful industry alongside so many really great people. Big things ahead!Īs if that day was not good enough, I concluded it with an epic and memorable dinner with some of my closest industry friends which made me re-realize how many good people drive this industry and how I really never want to leave. I pitched the idea, and it was voted in with no opposition. Given that AHPA’s mission is to promote the responsible and sustainable commerce of herbal products to ensure that consumers have informed access to a wide variety of safe herbal goods, it’s entirely appropriate that AHPA’s expertise be utilized to help that sector grow responsibly. With the emergence of legal psychedelics being professionally used to address major mental health issues, and research finding significant benefits in that context, it’s crucial that the category be developed with experience and deliberation. I attended with the agenda of appealing to my fellow trustees that we, AHPA, need to charter a committee on Psychedelic plants and fungi. My first major event in Anaheim was the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) board of trustees meeting, on which I proudly serve. The mood was decidedly upbeat, and people were doing business. Many from the industry cautiously attended Supply Side in October and said, “OMG it’s been so long since we have seen each other!!!”, and while I didn’t say that so much, ”IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN!!!!” in Anaheim. Exhibitor information is provided solely for the use of attendees to search for products and services offered. You can use this page to view a list of all current 2023 Expo West exhibitors that are located in Organic Pavilion and all their products are exclusively certified organic. In all seriousness, I do appreciate the delicate balance they offered in their efforts to keep us all safe. March 7-11, 2023 Anaheim, CA USA 2023 Organic Exhibitors List. Congratulations to the amazing team at Informa Markets and New Hope! Natural Products Expo West was a hit, and I didn’t catch Covid. ![]()
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