In this episode:

The annual Natural Products Expo West trade show might spell tired feet and too much hand sanitizer for some, but it’s also one of the biggest events for new product unveils and a chance to take the temperature of the CPG industry. The podcast team discusses what they are looking out for at this year’s show.

Show Highlights:

0:45 - Along with treadmill weight-training and chugging kombucha, the CPG Week team talks about how they are preparing for this week’s big show. 

3:30 - Senior reporter Lukas Southard will be checking in on meat snack makers while also checking out the new better-for-you snack brand Wild Fox Foods, launched by the founders of Kevin’s Natural Foods.

5:00 - Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous will be keeping an eye out for some of the trends the team has been tracking in the last year including GLP-1 companions and seed oil-free products.

6:30 - Amid an uncertain trade landscape, senior reporter Brad Avery will be tracking what brands are saying about looming tariffs.

For more ways to prepare, check out last year’s Unofficial Guide to Expo West:

• Surviving (And Thriving) at Expo West: An Investor’s Perspective

• The ABCs of Expo West

• How to Stay Healthy, Safe and Sane at Expo West

• Expo Etiquette: From Hawkeye to Hijack

• No Booth? No Problem: Backpacking at Expo West

About CPG Week

CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage.

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