Natural Products Association MarketPlace trade show connects buyers with new brands in healthy lifestyle channel

NPA MarketPlace is the longest running natural and healthy lifestyle products trade show, and an integral event for independent retailers to source new products, develop industry relationships, and build better business acumen. The show was held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, June 14- 16, 2012.

An impressive contingent of retailers took to the show floor to engage, write orders and attended the full docket of education, including: Whole Foods Market, Mama Jean's Natural Foods, Green Pet Meds, Vitamin Shoppe, the Hershey Company, Nutrition Shoppe, Vitamin Depot, Nature's Health, Piazza’s Fine Foods, New Seasons Market, and Florida Health Foods.

New this year was the New Products Showcase LIVE!, where retailers had the opportunity to hear product pitches and emerging science, including the latest in personal care products and ingredients, nutritional benefits of raw food, the hottest supplements and new marketing angles to drive in-store retail sales. 

“We knew we had a product that would do well in this market place, but we didn’t have the forum to spread the word. Natural Products Association MarketPlace delivered the audience we were seeking,” said David Simnick, CEO of SoapBox Soaps.

Recent developments in the FDA’s New Dietary Ingredients (NDI) Guidance were discussed to better understand the scope, current thinking, latest actions and possible impact on retailers; including its effect on innovation, supplements pricing and enforcement, as well as supplement GMPs, other issues affecting market credibility, product quality and future growth.

Stand out brands and new product launches were recognized at the Best of Show awards ceremony.  The Diamond Manufacturer Award was presented to Vitamer Laboratories for their longtime commitment to the association and the industry as a whole.  The Retailers’ Choice Award went to Premium Gold Flax Products, Best Booth Design went to Brad’s Raw Foods, and the Impress the Press Award was presented to Baby Mantra.

“Seeing the show floor abuzz with new products sales and the conference rooms full of inquisitive attendees, plays to the strength and ability of this industry to grow, and this show to act as an incubator stimulating that growth.  I am excited and proud to be a part of it and look forward to maintaining our important relationship with the Natural Products Association to produce this event,” said Erica Stone, Show Director, New Hope Natural Media.

Natural Products Association MarketPlace 2013 will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center and the Venetian Resort Hotel next June 27-29, 2013.

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Natural Products Association MarketPlace, the official show of the Natural Products Association produced by New Hope Natural Media, is an intimate trade show for the natural and healthy products industries. Thousands of industry professionals gather to see the latest new products and trends. The show also features a highly rated education program with leading experts and community-building networking events. 

Contact:

Natural Products Association MarketPlace
Heather Smith, New Hope Natural Media
303.998.9232, [email protected]