Listen up!

As we journey through the last year of this quarter century—a time fraught with political, economic and social uncertainty—actively listening to one another feels more important, and, at times more challenging, than ever before. For our industry, there is no better place to do this than at Expo West. More than a trade show, this annual event is a community gathering, a place where we can come together and feel inspired by the strong sense of commitment to people and the planet that remains at the heart of the natural products industry. For me, Expo West is a reset button, a reminder of why we do what we do and a place where we can truly listen to the challenges, opportunities and achievements that drive us.

Ladies first!

This year’s Natural Products Expo West will showcase a wealth of brands founded, owned and run by women. With rich origin stories, inspiring missions and innovative product offerings, these companies—some established, others emerging—should be on retail buyers’ radars. When walking the show floor, mingling after hours and experiencing all that Expo has to offer, keep an eye out for these (and the many, many other) women-fronted brands and their newest product launches, including those featured in this section.