"People who love to eat are always the best people." - Julia Child Last week I got to attend an expo where healthy food and conscious foodies collide: Natural Products Expo West. It's an awesomely overwhelming show with every kind of food producer you could possibly imagine - from things you'd expect like protein bars, nut butters, and salad, to things you probably have never thought of, like brand new products that have never been sold before. There's no shortage of yumminess, and brands are eager to have you sample their latest products. I sound like Captain Obvious saying this, but I love attending Expo West! Today I thought it'd be fun to dive into 15 things that stood out to me at the show. Let's get to it! 1.) Vegan food has gotten more delicious. Even as a ... [Read More]
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3 Food Trends Seen at Natural Products Expo West 2016 in Anaheim
Hi friends! How was your weekend? I spent my Saturday in Anaheim for my very first time at Natural Products Expo West. The event brings together brands from a broad spectrum of food, health, and beauty areas to showcase their products. Last year, the event drew in 70,000+ attendees and had 2,700 companies exhibit from 113 countries! I met up with Sarah from Making Thyme for Health and Julia from The Roasted Root, who both flew in for the event, to explore the vast show floor together for the day. It was definitely the largest industry event I've been to, and I was both excited and overwhelmed to see so many great companies there. There was no shortage of food to try. The yummy samples were seemingly endless! I munched on vendor goodies for a solid 8 hours straight, and ... [Read More]