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We love these vegan, wildcrafted sugar scrubs infused with organic oils. Sun Shower features tangerine, grapefruit, spearmint and patchouli, and we look forward to smelling the other blends at the company’s booth. Booth 5739
What’s better than a refreshing iced tea? Well, tea with an added dose of serenity sounds about perfect. Blue Buddha formulates its line of adaptogenic teas according to Ayurvedic principles. The Serenity variety features chamomile and lavender and has no caffeine, GMOs, artificial sweeteners or preservatives. Booth 5041
The fiber and omegas boost from this gluten- and GMO-free flaxseed flour excites us. The blend also includes nutrient-dense quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth flours. Premium Gold’s cold-milled process creates a shelf-stable flaxseed that helps customers easily stock this baking product in their pantries. Booth 1689
Barbara’s newest cereals make eating healthy fun for the whole family. The certified-organic, Non-GMO Project Verified cereal with 8 grams of whole grains will attract parents, and flavors such as Vanilla Blast and Cinnamon Crunch (and the cute puffed animal shapes) will please young palates. Booth 2646
This sunscreen is an all-in-one beauty balm that treats, hydrates, protects, primes and covers the skin. Infused with powerful antioxidants, this power-packed vegan cream helps prevent sunburn and reduce signs of aging. Booth 5808
Ella’s Kitchen packs organic fruits and whole-grain oats into individually wrapped bars made for small hands. What’s missing from these certified-organic treats? Concentrates and refined sugars. The company touts making food for the senses while building lifelong good eating habits. Booth 2104
This supplement supports short- and long-term memory with its proprietary blend of cistanche, goji and gingko. Ingredients are grown on the company’s own organic farm located in the high elevations of the Tibetan Plateau; and the supplements are produced in the United States. It’s global and local all in one. Booth 846
The Aquazinger inspired thoughts of creative water infusions when we saw it last year (Dr. Oz loved it too). But the Citrus Zinger may be more appealing to consumers who like adding just a little citrus to their water. The easy-to-carry Tritan plastic bottle leaves no excuse for not drinking more water every day. Booth 3283
The Aquazinger inspired thoughts of creative water infusions when we saw it last year (Dr. Oz loved it too). But the Citrus Zinger may be more appealing to consumers who like adding just a little citrus to their water. The easy-to-carry Tritan plastic bottle leaves no excuse for not drinking more water every day. Booth 3283
Natural Foods Merchandiser’s editors were lucky enough to get a sneak peek at some of the new products contending for 2013 Best of West awards, which are voted on by members the press. Here are a few items we’re excited to learn more about in Anaheim.
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