An International Health Revolution Converges in Anaheim; More Than 2,500 Exhibits Will Highlight Future Consumer Trends.BOULDER, Colo. -- While the nation's obesity crisis and health care quagmire remain top concerns, the country's entrepreneurs aren't waiting for a government solution. Retailers, manufacturers and leaders in the natural, organic and wellness industries will gather in California to take note of trend-setting products for every demographic, from kids to seniors to pets, at the Natural Products Expo West trade show, March 23-26, at the Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. Much of the Anaheim Convention Center has been renovated in recent years with state-of-the-art facilities. . Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Natural Products Expo West, produced by New Hope Natural Media, will showcase more than 2,500 exhibits featuring products in the areas of natural and organic foods, health supplements, personal care, natural living and more. Last year, more than 38,000 industry members registered to attend the show, making it one of the top 100 largest trade shows in the U.S., according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Trade Show Magazine. Consumers are fueling a $45.8 billion natural products industry, according to The Natural Foods Merchandiser's 2004 "Market Overview," and the natural and organic products industry continues to see double-digit growth. "Our show debuts the trends that will be hitting the mainstream radar a year or more down the road," said Fredrik M. Linder, president of New Hope. "By serving as a resource where retailers find the best new products, we offer a competitive advantage for buyers -- and for manufacturers hoping to reach the market." Pavilions make it easy to navigate more than 250,000 square feet of trade show floor. Hot Trends Icons identify exhibits, seminars and events that tie to the biggest trends in the industry: Anti-aging, Grab-n-Go, Kids, Sports Nutrition Sports nutrition is applied in most sports training, however it is most dominant in strength sports (for example weight lifting and bodybuilding) and endurance sports (for example cycling, running, triathlon). , Special Diet and Ethnic Foods. The show floor is open Friday/Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Daryl Hannah, renowned actress and environmental advocate, delivers the keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. on Sunday, March 26, 9-10 a.m., on sustainability and holistic living. This year's Natural Products Expo West also features two co-located shows: --World Ethnic Market, March 23-24, an exhibition including kosher kosher [Heb.,=proper, i.e., fit for use], in Judaism, term used in rabbinic literature to mean what is ritually correct, but most widely applied to food that is in accordance with dietary laws based on Old Testament passages (primarily Lev. 11 and Deut. 14). , halal ha·lal Islam n. Meat that has been slaughtered in the manner prescribed by the shari'a. adj. 1. Of or being meat slaughtered in the prescribed way: a halal butcher; a halal label. and ethnic and specialty foods. --SupplyExpo, March 24-26, the leading trade show for ingredients and technologies in the health and nutrition industry. Press may register online at www.expowest.com/press/registration.cfm. Editorial staff who meet press guidelines attend free of charge. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : This show is open to a professional, international audience of manufacturers, buyers, retailers and media. It is NOT open to the general public. New Hope Natural Media is a division of Penton Media Penton Media, Inc. (OTC: PTON.OB), founded in 1892, is a diversified business-to-business media company. Penton Media is a mass media corporation that publishes and produces over 40 magazines, 80 trade shows, and 47 web sites. Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :PTON), a diversified business-to-business media company that provides high-quality content and integrated marketing solutions to the following industries: health/nutrition and natural and organic products; aviation; design/engineering; electronics; food/retail; government/compliance; business technology/enterprise IT; leisure/hospitality; manufacturing; mechanical systems/construction; and supply chain. |
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