New for 2022, the New Hope Community Purpose & Impact Awards celebrated individuals and organizations that help cultivate a prosperous high-integrity CPR and retail ecosystem that creates health, joy and justice for all people while regenerating the planet. The Rising Star award went to Navy veteran Thereasa Black, founder of Bon AppeSweet. The winner of the Pitch Slam was Tanka Bars, part of Native American Natural Foods. "Consumer behaviors are changing, and with that comes the opportunity for the natural products industry not just to meet consumers where they are, but also to predict where they're heading," said Jessica Rubino, Executive Director, Content at Informa Markets' New Hope Network.Ī gallery featuring winners of the prestigious NEXTY Awards, representing what tomorrow's healthy living landscape will look like, can be viewed online. For additional details and examples of companies at the forefront, read more online. The team's 2022 natural products industry trend predictions reveal a shift from merely surviving today's problems to creating solutions for a brighter future. Meeting buyers and distributors was great, and I also found some excellent suppliers and co-packers," said Cindy Convery, Founder, Pure Wild Co.Ī team of New Hope Network content experts and trend forecasters tracked the top natural product trends at Expo West, including "hot now" ingredients as well as complex ideas challenging the CPG industry. As a new brand that's just launched, it makes you feel a little more welcome and supported by the natural foods community. "This is our first time at Expo West, so it was a big eye-opener and really exciting to be surrounded by this group of people. According to New Hope Network's Nutrition Business Journal, the natural and organic industry grew 7.7% to $274 billion in 2021 and is forecast to surpass $300 billion in sales by 2024 and $400 billion by 2030, driven by the lasting ways the pandemic changed consumer behaviors and the new customers who entered natural and organic. Known as the best venue to spot innovations, the exhibit halls were filled with companies that are shaping the future of food and wellness, including 625 up-and-coming brands making their event debut. Expo West is a great place for that, it makes me feel energized and invigorated to be here and ignite ideas," said Adam Franks, Director of Emerging Brands, 7-Eleven. 7-Eleven has been trying hard to branch out in organic and specialty, to bring in some new brands and find items that our customers wouldn't be expecting. "Expo West is a good place to understand what's coming up next and find emerging brands that are just starting out. Celebrating its 41st occurrence, the event gathered over 2,700 exhibitors and over 57,000 registered attendees to experience the newest innovations in natural and organic foods and beverages clean beauty and home products and supplements and ingredients.Įxpo West drew retailers from stores such as Albertson's, Kroger, Aldi, 7-Eleven, Sprouts, Whole Foods Market, GNC, Costco, Cambridge Naturals, PCC Markets, Earth Fare, Natural Grocers, Healthy Edge, Medly, Jimbo's Naturally, Natural Grocers, Fresh Thyme and more who sought out the hottest new products coming soon to store shelves. Largest Event in $274 Billion Industry Proves the Power of Bringing Like-Minded People Together to Fuel ChangeĪNAHEIM, Calif., Ma/PRNewswire/ - Informa Markets' Natural Products Expo West, part of the New Hope Network family of brands, safely and successfully hosted the in-person return of the industry's largest trade show March 8-12 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
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