The Press Release Archives contain a collection of past news from New Hope Natural Media, organized by date. Please click on the news release headline to view the full text of the release.
Demand for Natural Products Drives Strong Attendance
BOULDER, Colo. (July 1, 2009) — Natural MarketPlace (www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com), July 9-11, 2009 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, The Venetian Resort Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, Â is expecting a strong attendance next week of over 4,400 industry members, increasing buyer attendance almost 100% over 2008.
Nutrition Business Journal 2009 Healthy Kids' Market Report: Breaking the Entry Barrier
BOULDER, Colo. (June 22, 2009) — Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) today announced the release of its inaugural 2009 Healthy Kids' Report.
$68 billion strong: Natural products industry still on the grow
BOULDER, Colo. (June 11, 2009) — New Hope Natural Media recently released its Natural Foods Merchandiser 2008 Market Overview, revealing a nearly 10 percent overall growth of the natural products industry. The movers and shakers of this resilient industry are looking forward to the next big event, Natural Products Expo East/Organic Products Expo-BioFach America (www.expoeast.com), Sept. 23-26, 2009, a trade event held in Boston, Mass. at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC).
USDA Deputy Secretary Pledges Full Organic Integration Across Department
Stevenson, Wash. (June 4, 2009) — In a message to attendees of the third annual Organic Summit ( www.theorganicsummit.com) on Thursday, Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan pledged that organic will be integrated across all agencies at USDA. Delivering pre-recorded comments, Merrigan stated that, "here is where I'd like to fulfill a promise I made to many of you…and that is, organic should be integrated across all the agencies, not just the NOP, but each and every agency at USDA should have some engagement with the organic sector." In addition to the integration, Merrigan said, "Organic can no longer be stove-piped at USDA.
Web Seminar: Direct-to-Consumer Selling in the Nutrition Industry
BOULDER, Colo. (June 4, 2009) — Nutrition Business Journal will host a Web seminar from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MDT on Thursday, June 25, to discuss the 2008 nutrition industry sales performance of the Internet, multi-level marketers (MLMs), practitioners, direct-response television (DRTV), direct-response radio (DR radio), and mail-order catalog sales channels.
New Hope Natural Media Standards Department Receives FDA Honor Award
BOULDER, Colo. (June 4, 2009) — FDA will honor a business-media company with the agency's Civilian Honor Award, presented on behalf of the Acting Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs, Michael Chappell. On June 26, New Hope Natural Media's Standards Department (NHNM) based in Boulder, Colo. will receive the Leveraging/Collaboration Award at the FDA ORA Honor Awards Ceremony at the Washington, DC, Hilton.
Nutrition Business Journal's 2009 Natural & Organic Personal Care and Household Products Report Now Available
BOULDER, Colo. (April 2, 2009) — Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) has released its 2009 Natural & Organic Personal Care and Household Products Report. This 237-page report features more than 10 years of NBJ's market research data for the natural & organic personal care (N&OPC) and household products market, including market size and growth estimates and company profiles for more than 50 of the top N&OPC and household product companies in the United States.
Natural Products Remain Hot Despite Cool Economy
Boulder, Colo. (March 9, 2009) — The 29th annual Natural Products Expo West/SupplyExpo (www.expowest.com), held March 5-8, 2009, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Calif., engaged more than 53,000 industry members in active business, up from last year's record-breaking event.
Nell Newman to Keynote Organic Summit
Boulder, Colo. (March 9, 2009) — Nell Newman, co-founder and president of Newman's Own Organics, will be the keynote speaker at the Organic Summit (www.theorganicsummit.com), June 3-5, 2009, in Stevenson, WA.
First Organic Film "Trailer" Competition Announces Call for Entries
BOULDER, CO (Feb. 10, 2009) — The first-ever competition for film trailers addressing organic agriculture and industry has issued a call for entries.
Up in Down Times: Natural Products Expo West Tracking Ahead Despite Flagging Economy
Boulder, Colo. (Feb. 9, 2009) — Natural Products Expo West 2009 is currently tracking 3% ahead in registered retail buyers proving that despite a flagging economy, retailers still feel this is the event they have to attend to find the newest products, latest trends and best networking opportunities to help their business.
Nutrition Business Journal's 2009 Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Report Now Available
BOULDER, Colo. (February 6, 2009) — Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) today announced the release of its 2009 Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Report. The new 300-page research document provides a complete analysis of the $19.6-billion U.S. Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Industry.
NBJ Summit agenda announced
Boulder, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2009) — The NBJ Summit (www.nbjsummit.com) today announced its agenda and lineup of speakers for The 2009 NBJ Summit executive retreat, July 22-24.
From Top of the Heap to Prison Cell: Mark Whitacre, the man behind Matt Damon's movie character, shares his story at SupplyExpo/Natural Products Expo West 2009
BOULDER, Colo. (January 21, 2009) — Two years after his release from jail, Mark Whitacre will stand before the natural products industry at SupplyExpo (www.supplyexpo.com) and tell how his life dramatically changed from a top-level industry executive to a whistleblower and ultimately a Federal prison inmate.
New manufacturers, retailers and education show strength of natural, organic and healthy products at Natural Products Expo West/SupplyExpo 2009
BOULDER, Colo. (January 6, 2009) — Natural Products Expo West/SupplyExpo (www.expowest.com) will feature more than 1900 exhibiting companies and 300,000 square feet of natural, organic and specialty foods, supplements, and health and beauty, natural living, organic, and pet products.
New Hope Natural Media Announces 2009 In-Person/Event Schedule
BOULDER, Colo. (December 1, 2008) — New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media, Inc., is pleased to announce its 2009 in-person/event calendar, featuring the largest and fastest-growing trade shows and conferences in the natural, organic and healthy products marketplace.
Natural Products Expo Asia 2009 Provides Golden Opportunity for Sourcing Natural, Organic and Health Products from around the Globe
HONG KONG (November 6, 2008) — As Asia's first expo exclusive for natural products, the seventh annual Natural Products Expo Asia (www.naturalproductsasia.com), produced by New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media, will take place at Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Center, Hong Kong, from August 27-29, 2009. The trade show is expected to attract record number of exhibitors and attendees, reflecting the explosive growth of the natural, organic, and health sector across the region.
Natural Products Expo East Posts Healthy Attendance in Boston
BOULDER, Colo. (October 20, 2008) — This year's Natural Products Expo East (www.expoeast.com), held October 15-18 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, drew more than 26,000 industry attendees and featured more than 2,100 exhibits. The show's healthy attendance echoes the continued strength of natural and organic products nationally and in the northeast region in particular.
Natural Products Expo East brings its green to 'Beantown'
BOULDER, Colo. (August 14, 2008) — Natural Products Expo East/Organic Products Expo-BioFach America (www.expoeast.com), to be held October 15-18 in Boston, Mass., will make a lighter impact on the environment this year by implementing several sustainable practices. More than 1,200 exhibitors and 25,000 overall expected attendees of the East Coast's largest natural, organic and healthy products trade show will experience, and take part in, choices that honor the environmental commitment of the industry.
Natural Products Expo East brings big business to Boston
BOULDER, Colo. (July 8, 2008) — More than 25,000 natural, organic and healthy products retailers, buyers, thought leaders and trend spotters will congregate in Boston, October 15–18 for the 24th annual Natural Products Expo East/Organic Products Expo-BioFach America (www.expoeast.com). The East Coast's largest natural and organic products trade show—featuring products from more than 1,200 exhibiting companies—is moving to Boston in 2008 to accommodate growth, attendee preference and environmentally-friendly practices.
Second annual Organic Summit heralds a call for collaboration within the organic industry
BOULDER, Colo. (June 30, 2008) —Two hundred of the organic industry's top stakeholders, from a fourth-generation organic peach farmer to Coca-Cola executives, engaged in the working forum of the 2008 Organic Summit (www.theorganicsummit.com), held in Boulder, Colo., June 25-27.
Inaugural Healthy Foods International trade show reveals findings on healthy food trends
NEW YORK (June 23, 2008) — Penton Media's first annual Healthy Foods International Exposition and Conference (www.healthyfoodsintl.com), held June 18-19 at the Dallas Convention Center, offered top food manufacturers and retailers a chance to preview the latest in healthy products.
Diverse agenda announced for The Organic Summit
BOULDER, Colo. (April 23, 2008) — The 2008 Organic Summit today announced its slate of speakers for its summer conference to be held in Boulder.
Natural Products Association announces new partnership with Penton Media for annual trade show
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 3, 2008) — The Natural Products Association (www.NaturalProductsAssoc.org) today announced a new partnership with Penton Media, Inc. aimed at expanding its annual trade show, Natural MarketPlace.
Maypro's Oligonol™ Awarded Nutracon's NutrAward for Best New Ingredient of 2007
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 21, 2008) — Nutracon 2008 concluded with fanfare as Maypro Industries (www.maypro.com) received the coveted 2008 NutraAward for Oligonolâ„¢, a patented, all-natural antioxidant ingredient reported
Innovation Showcased at SupplyExpo 2008
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 21, 2008) — SupplyExpo (www.supplyexpo.com), the leading trade show for ingredients, technology and innovation for the healthy, natural and organic products industry continues to break attendance records.
Natural Products Expo West/SupplyExpo 2008 Continues Upward Climb with Record Attendance
BOULDER, Colo. (March 19, 2008) — More than 52,000 retailers, manufacturers, functional ingredient suppliers and industry professionals attended the country's largest natural, organic, and healthy products trade show, Natural Products Expo West/Supply Expo 2008 (www.expowest.com), an increase of 11 percent over last year's attendance. In its 28th year, Natural Products Expo West/Supply Expo, produced by New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media, attracted a record 3,392 exhibits to the Anaheim Convention Center in Calif.
2008 Natural Products Expo West proves 'organic' and 'sustainability' are hot, bucking economic trends
BOULDER, Colo. (Jan. 28, 2008) — Natural Products Expo West (www.expowest.com) is set for more than 300,000 square feet of natural and organic foods and personal care, healthy ethnic, sustainable living and alternative medicine products, with more than 1800 exhibitors showcasing their offerings.
Natural Products Expo East Attracts
Record Attendance and Booth Sales
NEW YORK (October 2, 2007) — Natural Products Expo East (www.expoeast.com), the largest natural and organic products trade show and conference on the east coast, posted 7 percent growth in overall attendance this year with more than 25,000 attendees and 1,790 exhibits.
Supermarket News and New Hope Natural Media Team to Launch Health Foods Exposition
NEW YORK (September 17, 2007) — Penton's Supermarket News®, the leading information source for the $566 billion U.S. food retailing sector, and New Hope Natural Media, a leading information provider to the natural, organic and healthy products industry, today announced the launch of the Healthy Foods International Exposition and Conference, slated to take place June 18-19, 2008 in Dallas.
Natural Products Expo East Bound for Boston in 2008
BOULDER, Colo. ( September 5, 2007) — New Hope Natural Media, a division of Penton Media, announced today that the company's Natural Products Expo East/Organic Products Expo-BioFach America tradeshow (www.expoeast.com) will relocate from Baltimore to Boston in 2008. Next year's Natural Products Expo East will be held October 15-18 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Nutrition Business Journal Webinar to Analyze Trends and Statistics in the $228 Billion Global Nutrition Market
BOULDER, Colo. (August 9, 2007) — Nutrition Business Journal® will host a live online review of the global nutrition market on Tuesday, August 28, at 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
NPIcenter's Len Monheit Receives Natural Products AssociationIndustry Champion Award
Boulder, Colo. (August 2, 2007) — Len Monheit, editor of New Hope Natural Media's NPIcenter was awarded the Natural Products Association's Industry Champion Award at the Natural MarketPlace 2007 industry trade show and convention, July 22 in Las Vegas.
Functional Ingredients Magazine to Debut in September
Boulder, Colo. (July 13, 2007) — New Hope Natural Media today announced plans to launch Functional Ingredientsâ„¢ (www.functionalingredientsmag.com), a new resource for the global health and nutrition industry, focused on delivery of strategic, innovative and scientific news and information related to functional ingredients and their applications.
Organic Summit Attracts More Than 200 Industry Leaders
BOULDER, Colo. (Jun. 27, 2007) — The inaugural Organic Summit (www.theorganicsummit.com), held here June 20 to 22, attracted more than 200 organic activists, representing the full spectrum of the booming organic industry.
The Natural Foods Merchandiser Reports U.S. Natural Products Sales Top $56.7 Billion With 9.7 Percent Growth
Boulder, Colo. (June 7, 2007) — The Natural Foods Merchandiser® 2007 Market Overview reported today that U.S. natural products sales grew 9.7 percent in 2006 across all channels, reaching $56.76 billion in total sales.
Industry Pioneers Walter Robb and Fred Kirschenmann to Speak at Organic Summit
BOULDER, Colo. (April 12, 2007) — Up to 250 leaders of the organic products industry will convene in Boulder for the first Organic Summit conference (www.theorganicsummit.com) June 20 to 22.