To maintain health and safety, larger networking events will be altered or cancelled and live education sessions will resume with decreased room capacities, combined with virtual participation options to ensure access to all that are interested. Many aspects of Natural Products Expo East will be familiar, and many will be different, including exciting new programs to promote greater diversity and inclusion, elevate industry partners, and highlight organic brands and innovation. Additionally, and in keeping with the goal of making Natural Products Expos more sustainable, the show floor carpet will be eliminated and all attendees will use digital-only credentials for entry. The health and safety of attendees remains a top priority and the Natural Products Expo East team will be introducing enhanced cleaning practices, more frequent waste removal and a new set of sampling regulations, among other measures. For those who can’t join us in-person, we will continue to offer virtual programming to allow everyone to participate in the ways that work best for them.” We have heard loud and clear from many in our community that they are ready to return to a live show. “Our team is planning a safer, smarter and more sustainable event that will allow for the in-person interactions that are so important to growing brands and to the retailers looking for what’s next. “We’re so excited to be moving full steam ahead on the first Natural Products Expo East in our new home in Philadelphia,” said Carlotta Mast, Senior Vice President and Market Leader of Informa Markets’ New Hope Network. The growth, fueled by a dramatic shift to eating more meals at home through quarantine, points to surging consumer interest in natural and organic foods, beverages and health and wellness products as consumers place a premium on ensuring their safety and well-being. Despite many challenges, 2020 was a record year as the industry grew 12.7% across all sales channels to reach $259 billion and is on pace to surpass $300 billion by 2023. Plus, significantly more Natural Products Expo West buyers are planning on attending Expo East than ever before (67% of Expo West buyers and 70% of Expo West retail buyers), making for an even more dynamic on-site experience.Īs the natural and organic products industry prepares to gather once again, there is much to celebrate. This increases to 83% of retail buyers and 86% of natural food store buyers. Among past Expo East buyers (retailers, distributors, wholesalers and food service buyers), 80% indicate they are likely to attend. The Natural Products Expo Virtual platform, launched in 2021, will enable in-person attendees to efficiently plan their show and provide ample opportunities for those who cannot attend in person to join virtually.Īccording to a new survey from New Hope Network, community members are ready and excited to return to the event, promising to bring a healthy dose of business deals and networking over the course of four information-packed days. The expanded event will feature an expo floor with innovative new products and the return of much of the in-person education, entertainment and networking that has made Natural Products Expo East the industry’s premier place to do business on the east coast. Survey Finds Retailers Are Ready to Return to the Show Floor to Discover Innovative Products and Meet with Exhibiting BrandsīOULDER, Colo., J(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Natural Products Expo East, convening members of the Expo East and Expo West communities, is now actively assigning booths to exhibitors and registering retail buyers along with other industry attendees for an in-person event with extended digital offerings this September 22-25 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
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