10 emerging brands to pitch at Natural Products Expo West 2022

As our community convenes in Anaheim next week, brand founders will take the stage to compete in the Natural Products Expo West 2022 Pitch Slam. The event will be livestreamed on the Natural Products Expo Virtual platform, so those attending virtually can watch live.

After hours of careful consideration and taste-testing, the New Hope Network content team and a group of 10 industry experts determined who will pitch for the chance to snag more than $35,000 in New Hope Network services, including a free booth at Natural Products Expo West 2023.

Emceeing the event is Priyanka Khole of Svaa Haa Foods and Slow Money Northern California.

Ten brands were selected by the Selection Committee for this year's Pitch Slam Semifinals. These emerging brands model true innovation within the natural products industry, and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on each.

The pitch

Natural Products Expo West Pitch Slam Semifinals will be on Tuesday, March 8, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. PST. The event is sponsored by Daiya and 301 Inc. The 10 pre-selected emerging brands will take the stage with three-minute pitches and then will have four minutes of Q&A from a rock-star judging panel. The judges will then select five finalists to compete again the next night.

The Natural Products Expo West Pitch Slam Finals & Party will be Wednesday, March 9, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. PST. The event is sponsored by Daiya and 301 Inc. The finalists from Tuesday will have three minutes to pitch and four minutes for Q&A. The judges will then select one grand prize winner as well as a rising star.

Those not able to travel to Anaheim will be able to tune into the livestream of the Pitch Slam Semifinals and Finals on Natural Products Expo Virtual.

Expo West Mentors and Selection Committee

The Selection Committee and Mentors below have been partnered up with the brands over last several weeks to help them perfect their Expo West pitch.

Christie Lee, Founder & Brand Marketing Consultant, Nourishing Food Marketing

Karen Farrell, National Director of Brand Management, Presence Marketing

Jeff Grogg, Managing Director, JPG Resources

Susan Fecko, Chief Strategy Officer, BeyondBrands

Jenny Cawthon, Brand Success, TIG

Kristin Levitskie, Partner & Creative Director, Levitskie Creative

Alan Murray, Chairman & Board Member, Sambazon

Bob Burke, Founder, Natural Products Consulting

Ted Ning, Founder, Forum for Naturals

Kari Pedriana, Co-Founder & CEO, Greenspoon Sales

Expo West Pitch Slam Judges

Liz Myslik, Partner, Loft Growth Partners

Nina Sol Robinson, Fund Director, RUNWAY

Corinne Shindelar, Principal, All Natural Strategies

Lindsey Wilson, Business Development Manager, B Lab

Click through to see the Natural Products Expo West 2022 Pitch Slam Semifinalists.

New Hope Network has planned a year of activities on our community platform, Natural Products Expo Virtual. Discover thousands of amazing companies, more pre-show programming and livestreamed sessions including Climate Day, Pitch Slam and the State of the Natural & Organic Industry keynote.

Explore the Natural Products Expo West agenda and the NPEV agenda to  learn more and make your plans. Access to NPEV is included with Expo West in-person registration.