Expo West is the largest natural food and products show in the world! This year, over 68,000 people gathered to celebrate the future of health, wellness, and sustainability. With nearly 5,000 vendors showcasing the best in organic food, clean beauty, supplements, and eco-friendly products, Expo West truly is a paradise for health-conscious foodies.
This marks my 14th year attending, and every year, it just keeps getting better! Walking through the halls, reconnecting with long-time pioneers, and meeting fresh faces who are bringing new innovation to the industry is always inspiring. The energy, passion, and commitment to making the world a healthier place is what makes this event so special.
From groundbreaking new products to exciting industry trends, Expo West is where the future of wellness is shaped. Here are some of of the incredible people I had the chance to connect with!
Mark Sisson, founder of
Primal Kitchen – Sauces and dressings made with real, high-quality ingredients and completely free from seed oils!
Max Goldberg Founder of
Organic Inside News – One of the nation’s leading organic food experts and trusted journalist in the organic food industry.
Vani Hari aka Food Babe Co-Founder of
Truvani – Clean, organic plant protein with no unnecessary additives just pure, nourishing ingredients.
Chef Bae – Brooke “
Chef Bae” Baevsky, is an LA-based celebrity private chef.
Eric Schnell, Founder & CEO of
Beyond Brands – a full-service agency that helps turn ideas into sustainable, scalable, and successful businesses.
Richardson Nutritional Center team bringing b17 from apricot seeds to the world! If you want to make your body inhospitable to cancer eat at least 5 of these apricot seeds daily!
Rafaelle and Stefano Cataldo – Oggi Authentic Italian gluten-free crusts.
Richard Pauwels, founder of
Rich Nuts, discovered the power of sprouted nuts while working as a California firefighter, seeking a nutrient-dense, energizing snack.
John Roulac!
SunButter ladies Corina and Christina.
A. McLeod, part of the SWAT team – ensuring safety at this massive event. Thank you to the SWAT team!
Austin and Caleb brothers founders of
Brothers Nuts committed to changing the world by ‘Evolving the way people snack.
Drew and Mac Anderson founders of
Cleveland Kitchen, known for its kraut and kimchi products.
Dr. Robert Scott Bell – recognized for his groundbreaking work in the ’80s and ’90s on silver’s tissue regenerative properties. He also hosts
The Robert Scott Bell Show.
Marci Zaroff – Founder/CEO ECOfashion Corp | ECOlifestyle Pioneer & Author | Co-Founder BeyondBrands & Good Catch.
The first time the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) have been to Expo West!
Emma Stone and Audra Gold from MAHA Action!
Just Ingredients team
including the founder Karalynne –
all of their products are made using only a handful of carefully selected, clean and organic ingredients.
Bryce Wylde Functional Medicine Clinician VennMed.com, Founding Partner The DNA Company, Author and Brent Bishop Founder of Think Fitness Studios, Fitness expert, Celebrity trainer and Author.
Gina Coccari the amazing and wonderful senior national sales manager at
Dr Bronners!
Bridget from the
Nama juicer team!
(Hi Joe Cross – love you) Zen Honeycutt the Founder and Director of
Moms Across America – A non-profit National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms.
Brianna Fade – Wife to Australian legend who lives in Dubai Kris Fade, as seen on Dubai Bling and is the founder of
Fade Fit foods.
Steph, Fries and Elysie Tarnofsky!
Yagiz Kilic, who is the Founder at
drybox an amazing new organic dried figs with one ingredient: organic figs!
Paul Chappa –
a hero and a veteran.
Kieran Murray- A fellow Aussie who loves natural food and product shows!
Michelle and Nikki – Co Founders of
Elavi Protein bars
turning dessert-inspired favorites into low-sugar high protein treats.Adam from the
Redmond team and Hayley
Coordinator of the earth diet! Eli from Day Breakers.
Jarret Christie!
Cindy and sons from
Remedy Organics – Superfood shakes and immune-boosting wellness shots.Christina Luna.
SunButter girls!
Thank you to everyone who came to my book signings at the SunButter and RNC Booths this year.
