Naturally Network at Expo West
A guide to Naturally Network events and activations, March 12 - 16, 2024
Naturally Network
Expo West Kick-Off Party
Join us for the party!
Presented by SPINS
Wednesday, March 13 | 7 - 10 PM | Hilton Anaheim, California D Ballroom
Join Naturally Network on March 13th for the Expo West Kick-Off Party, presented by SPINS, in partnership with New Hope Network, Moss Adams, Avery, BeyondBrands, Greenberg Glusker, and Wellvest Capital. Enjoy drinks and light appetizers while connecting and discovering innovative early-stage brands at our exclusive showcase, featuring some of the industry's newest brands not yet seen on the Expo show floor.
**All are welcome and Naturally Network partners + members receive 50% off admission ticket price, a promo code will be emailed.**
PRESENTED BY:
Ready for the party? We can’t wait to see you.
To make check-in smooth, please have the QR code on your ticket ready. Looking for the party? Find us in the Hilton Anaheim, California Ballroom D on the second floor.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Tabletop Showcase with the Minority-Owned Fellow Brands
Thursday and Friday, March 14-15 | 9 - 11 AM | Hilton Anaheim, California D Ballroom
Request an Invite Below
Join Naturally Network, NIQ, New Hope Network, and 16 incredible brands from the Minority-Owned Fellowship, for a special Tabletop Showcase. This event is a unique opportunity for the Fellows to engage with industry experts, gain valuable insights, and build essential connections for success. This showcase is a key part of the Minority-Owned Fellowship, which provides industry access and support to early-stage, highly innovative brands founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Are you a buyer, investor, emerging brand adviser, Angel investor, distributor, or industry leader? Support the 16 brands in this year’s cohort by requesting an invite. Coffee, breakfast, and brand connections included!
The CPG Industry is Tackling the Plastic Crisis!
RSVP TO THIS EVENT | MARCH 14
Thursday March 14 | 2 - 3:30 PM | Hilton Anaheim, California D Ballroom
By 2040, plastic waste is projected to triple, posing significant environmental and social justice threats. Join Naturally Network on March 14 for a thought-provoking conversation hosted by rePurposeGlobal to explore the various dimensions of the plastics crisis and the critical role that brands and retailers can play in shaping the most effective and outcomes-based solutions to take action and address this global crisis.
This event includes a short, expert-led panel and networking with the better-for-you CPG community, founders, and partners who care about creating products that lessen the global plastic waste crisis.
Naturally Network’s First-Time Exhibitor Highlight
Find our Brands in Hot Products, Level 300
Meet Innovative Emerging Brands at
Sun Valley Rice Co. | Booth #7500 | Naturally Bay Area
Windy City Mushroom | Booth #7501 | Naturally Chicago
KeJoy | Booth #7502 | Naturally Boulder
Oyna Natural Foods | Booth #7503 | Naturally Bay Area
Jalapa Jar | Booth #7505 | Naturally New York
Emerging Brand Retail Access Program
Naturally Network and Whole Foods Market present:
We are excited to announce that Naturally Network is teaming up with Whole Foods Market to create more access to retail for innovative emerging brands at Natural Products Expo West, in partnership with NIQ, and New Hope Network.
The Whole Foods Market Local and Emerging Brands team is seeking new, small, innovative, mission-driven brands that are not currently selling at Whole Foods Market to join us for 15-minute, one-on-one meetings at Expo West on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 or Friday, March 15, 2024 between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM PT.
Applications Are Closed for 2024
400 brands applied to this year’s program. We have just announced the 65 brands that have been accepted into the program, click below to learn more. 32 backpack brands from this program will also be featured at our Expo West Kick-Off Party on Wednesday, March 13th. Details above!
SEE LAST YEARS'S EXPO WEST FUN + ACTIVITIES
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SEE LAST YEARS'S EXPO WEST FUN + ACTIVITIES 〰️
Expo West events + booths you can’t miss
Mark Your Calendars
EVENTS:
An Organic Night Out: Honoring The Year’s Best in Organic | March 13 | 6:00 - 10:00pm
Marriott, Marquis Ballroom CenterKeynote: The State of Natural & Organic | March 13 | 8:30 - 10:00am | Marriott, Marquis Ballroom Center
2024 NEXTY Awards Ceremony and Celebration | March 14 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Marriott, Marquis Ballroom CenterJ.E.D.I. Community Happy Hour | March 15 | 4:00 - 6:00pm | Arena Plaza
BOOTHS:
SPINS | Booths #411 & #N1803: Get FREE SPINS Data for Emerging Brands and get digitized for Beacon Discovery.
KeHE | Booths #1205: They encourage any brands interested in partnering with KeHE to visit their website and complete the supplier sign-up form
Synergy | Booths #N1227: Synergy will highlight their natural and organic flavors at their booth with a vegan jalapeno popper savory snack bar and a blood orange ginger hydration + immunity beverage
ePac Flexible Packaging | Booth #465 Hall A: See their guide for Expo West sampling suggestions
SupplySide | Booth #4247: Learn more about THE show driving innovation in the natural products industry
Moss Adams | Get your tax questions answered! Activation is located near the D Hall entrance in the main foyer area
NIQ | Booth #809: Visit to talk data with NIQ’s experts
NIQ Brandbank | #8721: NIQ is offering FREE Product Photography and Discounts. Stop by their booth and drop off products to take advantage!
Avery | Booth #N1130: Stop by to take your products and packaging to a new level. Naturally members get 20% off their first order!
Want to meet Naturally Network at Expo West?
Naturally Network goal at Expo West is to create deeper connections for the Natural Product community. We will be taking limited meetings throughout the event to discuss partnership and new chapters. If you are interested in connecting with us, please let us know by emailing us at debi@naturallynetwork.org
Anti-Harassment Disclaimer
We are grateful for New Hope Network's partnership and support creating a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all. We are working to cultivate a prosperous high-integrity CPG and retail ecosystem that creates health, joy, and justice for all people while regenerating the planet. Join us in modeling the changes we want to see in the world. Please review this statement because as part of your participation in our events, you are agreeing to the following statements:
I agree to treat all registered participants, staff, and vendors with mutual dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender, religion, political opinion, ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or age.
I agree that harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. Every participant of Natural Products Expo and this event have a responsibility to foster a harassment-free environment.
I agree to honor the values upon which Natural Products Expo is built on: equity, integrity and transparency.
I understand that my actions have consequences; and if I act against the statements agreed to above, New Hope Network/Informa Markets has the right to remove me permanently from the event and refuse my entry to future events.