I am joining the official Natural Expo West 2015 Blogger Team for the second year in a row.
These were my top 4 overall pics from Natural Foods Expo West 2014.
In Rachel, aka Mommy Greenest’s, pre-Expo post, “From Paleo to Cricket Protein: 5 Natural Lifestyle Trends to Watch,” she mentions these 5 huge trends:
- Coconut Crazy
- Water, The New Soda
- Philanthropy Award
- Vegan Backward
- Paleo and Protein
(Click HERE to read the full post.)
As I head into my second year attending the show, here is what I know about “what I’m looking for.” (As part of the official team, we are tasked with finding and writing about our top 3 finds!)
“Natural” just won’t cut it any longer for me.
I’ve been duped one too many times by “natural” products, labeling and brands who claim to stand for something just because they can “technically” fit into this “natural” category.
This year, I am on the hunt for products driven by a company who stand for something and that are driven by a higher purpose and mission (Philanthropy Award?! YES!). I am looking for companies who have a story to tell, and just so happen to produce amazing products. I am looking for products that reflect values.
“Natural” is not good enough anymore because even Beaver Anus is natural, and even General Mills has “natural” products.
I want more. I want more for myself, for my readers…..for my family, and for my friends.
I want to find a whole new level of inspiration for A Loving Spoon.
I am ready to explore all that Natural Expo West 2015 has to offer.
I can’t wait to report back with information + my top 3 finds.
Will you be there? If not, I’ll be updating mostly via Twitter and Instagram. Let’s connect!
Xox,
SKH
p.s. Check out these posts for more pre-Expo inspiration: The Insider’s Guide to Natural Products Expo, Expo West 2015: What is #CATBAPPROVED?
You will heal. I will help.
Today was my first time attending the expo. I’m a sports and rehab massage therapist, and personal trainer. I was there to look at a company that I want to partner with to private label supplements. I met with the distributor and was able to conclude my business with her. Since I had free time, I decided to walk the expo. I was overwhelmed with the amount of product there. I had to make sure I didn’t sample every free supplement, new food, or drink available. I had to make sure I didn’t over do it as to not poison myself.
Logistically, it was bad. I had to park at the Angel stadium, stand in a long line and wait on a bus to pick me up. Then ride for 15 minutes on a crowded bus. Next, I had to walk for what seemed like miles to get to another area to stand in another line then walk more to eventually end up at the expo. By then, my feet were beginning to kill me.
I did pick up quite a few product samples. When I got home, I poured them out on the kitchen counter and my wife and I went through them all. I think I have enough samples to last me until the next expo. Overall, it was a good experience besides all the walking. One thing I think would help for the next expo, and I might be the vendor for it, is to have a booth set up for a nice foot massage. That was the only thing missing.
Wouldn’t a foot massage be just divine there?!