Expo West

Plant-based nutrition platform Laird Superfood has undergone a significant amount of change over the past few years, from acquiring energy bar brand Picky Bars to taking the company public and bringing in a range of new team members, including new CEO Jason Vieth. In this video, recorded at Natural Products Expo West 2022, Vieth discusses how he plans to use his background and expertise to continue propelling the brand onward.

In this video, recorded last week at Natural Products Expo West 2022 in Anaheim, California, Kuli Kuli founder and CEO Lisa Curtis discussed how the company has tackled a range of formats while also educating consumers on the benefits of Moringa.

Given rising interest in the confection category amid large exits from brands like Lily’s and Smart Sweets, it’s perhaps no surprise that several brands exhibiting at Expo West debuted new form factors and sales strategies as they attempt to stand out in the competitive set.

In this video shot at Natural Product Expo West 2022, HumanCo chief operating officer Will Lisman spoke to NOSH about the company’s process of developing and nurturing these brands, lessons the team has learned along the way, and how the company is setting brands up for the future while respecting their pasts.

Allegations of sexual harassment at recently-concluded Natural Products Expo West are rocking social media and causing the show’s administrators to take stock of the behavior of guests on the floor and at ancillary events.

After three days spent exploring the cavernous halls of the Anaheim Convention Center and meeting with hundreds of exhibitors at Natural Products Expo West 2022, Taste Radio hosts Ray Latif and John Craven have compiled a list of their picks for the best new product introductions from the annual event.

Snacks were not in short supply at this year’s Expo West. Among the crackers, crisps and chips were plenty of newer formats, like cooked snackable veggies, with exhibitors displaying a clear focus on short, clean ingredient labels. Here are a few of the notable new products we saw on the show floor.

To wrap up the daily dispatches from Natural Products Expo West 2022 in Anaheim, California, BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero and NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg discuss their observations from the trade show’s third day.

At this year’s Expo West, meal solution companies showcased new ways to capture global flavors and cater to convenience while still tapping into the trend of at-home cooking. Here are some of the notable meal starters and solutions we saw in Anaheim.