Natural Products Expo West 2022 Returns to the Anaheim Show Floor March 8-12, after 2 years of virtual events.

Natural Products Expo West 2022 Returns to the Anaheim Show Floor March 8-12, after 2 years of virtual events.

 NEXTY Awards winners were announced March 2nd 2022.

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By Karen Ostlund                                                

(March 6, 2022) Los Angeles, CA– Informa Markets’ Natural Products Expo West, part of the New Hope Network family of brands, is committed to gathering again after two years of Covid-19 closure of the natural and organic community in person at the Anaheim Convention Center. The show starts tomorrow Tuesday March 8 thru Saturday March 12, 2022, is prioritizing a safe and comfortable experience for all participants. The show will be the first Expo West in Anaheim since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and follows the successful Natural Products Expo East event held in Philadelphia September 22-25, 2021.

                                                                                

Arena Plaza daily performances Expo West 2022

“We are prepared and excited to host a safe and valuable Expo West as we gather this strong community once again. We gained valuable insights through successfully hosting Expo East and implementing policies that ensured the health and safety of the industry members who gathered in Philadelphia. The outpouring of gratitude we received following that show fuels us today, and we are working diligently to create another positive, productive and inclusive environment for all,” said Lacey Gautier, Vice President of Events, Informa Markets’ New Hope Network.
                                                                                

MarthaStewartCBD.com Skincare launch at ExpoWest 2022

“Natural Products Expo West is one of the most important shows we host, and we know how important this event is to the natural and organic community,” said Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu. “Attendees can take confidence in the safety protocols planned for Expo West as well as the leading public health role Anaheim is playing to welcome a prosperous and healthy event in March.”

                                                                               

Press-room Organic Snack Launches Expo West 2022

Attendees will participate in 4 days of education sessions include the keynote, Raising the Standard: Clean, Healthy Nutrition for All Kids, featuring a discussion with actress and Once Upon a Farm Co-Founder Jennifer Garner; the keynote The Joy of Plant-Based Eating with influencer Tabitha Brown; and the keynote The Color of Food: Navigating Cultural Appropriation, Ownership and Heritage in the Food Industry. Additional highlights include the information-packed The State (and Future) of the Natural & Organic Industry session that examined what’s next in product innovation that will drive positive change within the natural and organic products industry.
                                                                            

Dairy-free and organic beverages ExpoWest 2022

“Gathering the community again for Expo West is an important milestone as we move forward to shape the future of health and wellness together. Being in the same space allows for the important conversations and meaningful connections that are catalysts for increasing inclusivity and igniting the joy and passion that has fueled this industry into what it is today,” said Carlotta Mast, Senior Vice President and Market Leader at Informa Markets’ New Hope Network.
                                                                           

Alden's Organic Frozen dessert at ExpoWest 2022

NEXTY WINNERS New Hope Network received nearly 1,500 nominations as some brands nominated products in more than one category—making this year’s two-tiered judging process particularly challenging and extremely rewarding. The nominated products were evaluated on the criteria of innovation, inspiration and integrity.                 

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NEXTY WINNERS 2022 among 100 finalist products:

 https://www.nextyawards.com/en/winners/2022-winners.html

Best New Beverage: The Spare Food Co.

Best New Condiment, Sauce and/or Dip: Big Tree Farms

Best New Condition-Specific Supplement: Sun God Medicinals

Best New Frozen Product: The Plant Based Seafood Co.

Best New Functional Food or Beverage: Four Sigmatic

Best New Meat or Dairy Alternative: Crafty Counter

Best New Meat, Dairy or Animal-Based: Force of Nature Meats

Best New Natural Living Product: Reel Paper

Best New Organic or Regenerative Organic Certified Product: Navitas Organics

Best New Pantry Food: Fila Manila Filipino American Kitchen

Best New People-Forward Product: Ziba Foods

Best New Personal Care or Beauty Product: NAVEEN

Best New Planet-Forward Product: Renewal Mill

Best New Product Supporting a Plant-Based Lifestyle: Miyoko's Creamery

Best New Savory or Salty Snack: Pulp Pantry

Best New Special Diet Food: Big Mountain Foods

Best New Supplement: True Grace

Best New Sweet Snack or Dessert: TCHO Chocolate

Editor's Choice, Most Crave-Worthy Product: Pop Art Snacks

Editor's Choice, Household Must-Have: 1908 Brands-Boulder Clean

Editor's Choice, Household Must-Have: The Republic of Tea

Editor's Choice, Most Buzzworthy Exhibitor: Gooder Foods
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