Consumers are waking up to what's in their food and where and how it was made. They're paying more attention to the impact of that food on people and planet—and rewarding those companies that do better with their purchases. Innovations throughout the value chain are disrupting even the most modern of food inventions and creating the potential for significant, long-term change. Food technologies, artificial intelligence, nutrition science, and alternative business and ownership models are creating a new landscape for suppliers, manufacturers, brands, retailers, and investors.
These innovations are here—and to help steward food toward a healthier, more regenerative and equitable future, we need to understand and steward these innovations.
The New Hope Innovation Experience, part of Natural Products Expo East, is your place to learn about, engage with, taste, discuss, and even challenge the newest innovations that have potential to gain ground with businesses and consumers and ultimately change the world.
Participants will emerge from this event armed with a greater understanding of the new technologies, business models and philosophies that will enable them to navigate the increasingly complicated food value chain - with an eye toward what might be most beneficial for people and planet today and tomorrow.
Retail and food service buyers will discover new products, gain access to product and company details that is too often difficult to find, and leave better understanding what new innovations best fit with their specific needs and values.
This new pavilion provides an experiential environment of learning. Sessions being held in this space include the following:
Friday, September 22:
8:30 - 10:00am | Vision 2030: Insights From Today’s State of Natural You Can Use To Grow for Good
10:45 - 11:30am | CPG’s Next Great Ideas: Top Trends & Innovation Predictions
11:30am - 12:15pm | Retail & Food Service Executives Serve Up Innovation Insights
12:30 - 2:00pm | Panel & Community Working Lunch: Defining ‘Responsible’ Innovation
2:15 - 3:00pm | Regenerative Transformation: New Old Ways to Innovate for the Planet
3:15 - 4:00pm | Sustainable Solutions Quickfire Chats Hosted by Upcycled Foods Association & Misfits Market
4:00 - 6:00pm | Innovation Experience Happy Hour Sponsored by NIQ
Saturday, September 23:
9:00 - 10:00am | Innovating With Purpose: A Conversation With Jay Shetty, Sponsored by Natalie's Orchid Island Juice
This event is included in your exhibit hall pass to Expo East:
The Innovation Experience is a new pavilion on the main show floor (located in Hall A) where you have the opportunity to share your stories and the "how" and "why" behind your products and innovations. This unique space allows you to connect with attendees in an environment that is more interactive and education focused.
Standard Rate:
Tabletop and 5'x10' booth packages include the following: