Have some plant-based protein with your probiotics, thanks to GoodBelly’s newest product. Made with a blend of chickpea and pea protein and organic pear and strawberry juice concentrates, each 2-serving bottle delivers 15 grams protein and 40 billion live probiotic cultures. We love how GoodBelly’s multi-functional, soy- and dairy-free formulation is suitable for vegans. Also available in Tropical Coconut and Green Power flavors. Booth 3167 Related What products are in the running for a NEXTY Award? Find out here. Meet the NEXTY winners from Expo East 2015
Holy cow! Like its entire line, theCream’s cleanser incorporates vitamin- and mineral-rich cow milk to support healthy skin cells. The brand’s newest addition cleans pores with a castile-soap base, while nourishing with oils from apricot, avocado and rice bran. Extra soothing prowess and a great scent (no farm stench here) come from orange and vanilla. Booth 5120
How gorgeous are these bright bottles of tangy vegetable juice leftover after making sauerkraut? Packed with probiotics, sip or shoot a shot glass of this salty elixir for gut-balancing properties. Our favorite Ginger Beet variety—an earthy, spicy flavor—contains USDA Organic green cabbage, red beets, ginger and Sonoma sea salt. Ideal for those who dislike swallowing probiotic pills. Booth 5446
Truce makes a promise to provide consumers with safe, simple and effective products made with toxin-free ingredients. Its new powdered laundry detergent uses baking soda, borax, non-chlorinated bleach, salt, soap flakes and washing soda. Each 16-ounce bag cleans 11 standard loads of laundry, or 16 loads in a high-efficiency washer. Booth 5048
Designed to clean all of the smudges and ick off of smartphones, computers, tablets, TV screens, eyeglasses and reduce dust and static, this plant-derived formula is free of alcohol and ammonia that hides in many traditional cleaners. Booth 3487 Related What products are in the running for a NEXTY Award? Find out here. Meet the NEXTY winners from Expo East 2015
Vying for a luscious, dairy-free creamer that perfectly blends into coffee or tea? Nutpods satisfies the milk alternative gap with a vegan blend of water, coconut cream, almonds, natural flavors, acacia and gellan gum and more. We appreciate how this product contains zero sugar, soy, carrageenan, gluten or sugar alcohols. Booth H326 Related What products are in the running for a NEXTY Award? Find out here. Meet the NEXTY winners from Expo East 2015
We’re always interested in seeing what fish oil leader Nordic Naturals is up to. New to the pool this time around is its highest concentrate yet—each single capsule (a half serving) contains an incredible 1,000 mg of EPA and DHA (562 mg and 438 mg, respectively) in a matrix of 1,075 mg total omega-3 oil. That means 93 percent of all the oil is the long-chain omegas you want. This is actually a higher concentrate than the pharmaceutical version of fish oil (Lovaza), plus it’s in the triglyceride form, which is more expensive but preferred to the ethyl esters you’ll find in the pharma version (and more than a few supplements). Booth 2021
This Certified B Corp empowers customers to think more carefully about what they put on the most sensitive parts of their bodies. Founder Wendy Strgar created a line of organic personal lubricants made without petrochemicals, parabens or synthetic glycerin. Instead, they’re made with ingredients like organic aloe leaf juice, agar agar and GMO-free lactic acid, and are vegan and gluten free. The new Bio-Matched SKU is designed to mimic the body’s natural lubricating response. Booth 3609
A delightfully thick, USDA Organic pudding infused with ultra healthy ingredients. We’re talking pureed fruits, coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract and more. Filled with fiber, this sweet, gluten- and dairy-free snack is perfect for an on-the-go snack, healthy dessert or to boost recovery after a long run. Booth 5365
These Natural Products Expo West launches captured the attention of our New Hope Network editors. Here’s why and where you can find them on the show floor.
Pure beauty, at its finest. Not just another shea product, this luscious formula is whipped to perfection, making it an indulgent remedy for skin, hair and nails. The formula: Unrefined shea butter is blended with apricot kernel and essential oils—and preserved with vitamin E. One more reason to love it: Each product is sourced from West African women-run co-ops—and the package shares with you and your customers the story of the specific woman who your purchase will be supporting (and you get can more info online). Booth H539
The three most recommended supplements today are probably multivitamins, fish oil and probiotics. Vibrant Health—an early trailblazer of the nutritional greens category with its Green Vibrance powders—set out to offer shoppers what they want, and in a way that’s easy to take. So they include all three supplements in individual packets. The multi is 100 percent organic and plant-based. Booth 1570
New brand Salty Girl Seafood, a winner of the coveted Fish 2.0 business competition, recently launched a line of pouched and frozen products that are sourced directly from the small-scale fishermen who caught them. It’s pretty darn cool how this fledgling brand is dedicated to incentivizing responsible fishing and improving access to traceable seafood across the U.S. Enter the code on the back of each package into Salty Girl’s website and learn where your fish was caught, by whom, and in some cases, on which boat. Booth 8038
Love pretzels but unsatisfied with the chalky gluten-free options out there? Quinn, makers of super-tasty popcorn packaged in compostable bags will debut a two-SKU line of gluten-free pretzels. Made with sorghum, brown rice, tapioca, potato flour and more, these perfect little pretzel sticks will satisfy salty snack cravings for the gluten intolerant. Booth 5677 Related What products are in the running for a NEXTY Award? Find out here. Meet the NEXTY winners from Expo East 2015
Adaptogenic herbs are all the rage these days. These botanicals set you back on an even keel—if you’re tired, they give you energy; if you’re stressed, you chill out. This formulation uses rhodiola along with eleuthero, and American and Asian ginseng. It also uses green tea to get you going. And it finishes off with B vitamins to support energy. These support adrenal health—and adrenal fatigue may be the most trending lifestyle condition of the modern age. The Rainbow Light Herbal IQ Guarantee shows off that the formulation is reviewed by qualified herbalists, backed by research and is identity-tested for purity, potency and safety. Booth 1505
It seems odd, but aluminum packaging is actually a decent option for bottling water. Green Sheep says aluminum is recycled two times more than plastic packaging, and can be infinitely incorporated into products—plastic degrades as it is recycled. Reusable containers are obviously the best choice to curb bottle pollution. But Green Sheep is a more eco-friendly option for a beverage trend that isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Oh, and 5 percent of Green Sheep’s profits are donated to water.org, which helps improve access to clean drinking water. Booth 9664
The top-selling detox formulation is fantastic for deep, whole-body cleansing. It’s built on eight botanicals noted throughout healing traditions going back through time—burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark, watercress, rhubarb root, kelp, blessed thistle and red clover. It is said to work to remove toxins through the skin, kidneys and mucous membranes. And the packaging is elegant, stylish and detailed. You’ll feel good stocking it. Shoppers will feel good taking it. Booth 1537
Here is a solid multivitamin, only better. Better because it has 6 grams of fiber. Better because it has a modicum of omega-3s. And better because it’s a gummy. Hat trick! Plus, Smarty Pants has a mission—the company supports Vitamin Angels, an NGO that donates vitamins throughout the third world. And the gummies are free from all the rotten stuff you don’t want in a consumable, from GMOs to gluten and fake colors. Booth 1052
The first product from this company that isn’t a toothbrush is a natural, biodegradable floss packaged in plant-based plastic that actually becomes the floss container, minimizing waste. Just open the package, thread the floss, close it and tear off the top. Booth 5140
Starchy tigernuts—small, round vegetables—work perfectly in Organic Gemini’s USDA Organic, vegan horchata, made simply with water, broccoli leaves, kale, lemons, parsley, ginger and sea salt. The coolest part of this cold-pressed beverage is the punch of prebiotic fiber you get from one bottle: 7 grams for just 138 calories and 2 grams sugar. Booth 9020 Related What products are in the running for a NEXTY Award? Find out here. Meet the NEXTY winners from Expo East 2015
Think oats are just for breakfast? Think again. This innovative brand combines fiber-rich steel-cut oats with savory add-ins, such as golden raisins, coriander, turmeric, mustard, peas, salt and cayenne for a beautiful side or main dish. To cook, simmer the package contents, check for doneness and your one-pot, fiber-packed meal is finished. Booth H435
With brightly colored packaging and kid-focused product names, this just-launched line of cereals from Love Grown is designed to appeal to kids and still deliver nutrient-dense ingredients. For example, the Blueberry Vanilla Polar Puffs are a wheat- and corn-free blend of beans. We love how Love Grown Foods is dedicated to inspiring kids to eat better by using fun graphics and creating tasty products. All products deliver 90 to 100 calories per serving. Booth 5682 Related What products are in the running for a NEXTY Award? Find out here. Meet the NEXTY winners from Expo East 2015
The newest from this eco-friendly toy company—whose products are free from BPA, phthalates and PVC—gives little bakers practice with colors, counting and fine motor skills. And it’s made from 100 percent recycled plastic milk containers. The packaging is eco-friendly too—it uses recyclable materials printed with soy inks. Booth 3565
The newest from this eco-friendly toy company—whose products are free from BPA, phthalates and PVC—gives little bakers practice with colors, counting and fine motor skills. And it’s made from 100 percent recycled plastic milk containers. The packaging is eco-friendly too—it uses recyclable materials printed with soy inks. Booth 3565
These Natural Products Expo West launches captured the attention of our New Hope Network editors. Here's why and where you can find them on the show floor.
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