Natural Products Expo West is heading back to the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC), with events and education from March 3-6. This overview of exhibit hours, select industry events, educational sessions, and speakers, will help you get the most from the show, and you can get the full Expo West schedule with more on speakers and events at ExpoWest.com. Please come see us, too! WholeFoods Magazine will be at booth #3417.
Exhibit Hours At-A-Glance
Tuesday
Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace, 12pm–5pm, Marriot East Lot Tent
Wednesday
ACC Level 3, North Halls: Buyer Only Hour, 9am – 10am
All Exhibit Halls, 10am–6pm
Thursday
ACC Halls A-E & Arena: Buyer Only Hour, 9am – 10am
All Exhibit Halls, 10am–6pm
Friday
All Exhibit Halls, 10am–2pm
Event & Education Highlights
Tuesday, March 3
Climate Day Keynote: What Pollinators Reveal at the Intersection of Nature & Climate with Dr. Samuel Ramsey, Ramsey Research Foundation. 8am–8:30am, Marriott Grand Ballroom Center
Climate Day: Experts will discuss key action areas to help industry members begin or elevate their climate journey. 8am–6pm, Marriott Grand Ballroom Center
CPG Innovation Summit Keynote: Reimaging Innovation for a Changing World – A Conversation with Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel & Food Justice Advocate Mark Bittman. 8:30am–9:15am, Marriott Marquis Ballroom Center
CPG Innovation Summit: 750+ attendees will gather to explore transforming today’s opportunities into impact and growth. 8am–5pm, Marriot Marquis Ballroom Center
Trends and Innovation in the Wellness Beverage Marketplace. Hear the latest insights, trends and innovations from SPINS, Whole Foods Market, and Advantage Solutions, and from rising and established beverage leaders like Lifeway, Aonic, and Lily of the Desert. 8:30am–9:15am. Marriott Platinum Ballroom 1 & 2
SRI-81 Shatavari – Hosted Education Session. 11am–12:30pm, Marriott Platinum Ballroom 3 & 4
AHPA Herb Walk. Join the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) to visit the nearby Fullerton Arboretum for a guided tour of the 26-acre botanical garden. Get info on pricing and register at AHPA.org. 1pm–5pm, California State University, Fullerton
2nd Annual Prebiotics Symposium. Join the Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) at an event dedicated to advancing the science and application of prebiotics. High-quality, prebiotic-specific education will be delivered by experts deeply embedded in this category. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-prebiotics-symposium-tickets-1979542019468. 1pm–5pm, 2030 Main St., Irvine, CA.
Wednesday, March 4
Early Morning Yoga. Achieve that energized calm that will power you through your day. 7:30am–9am, Grand Plaza Stage
Keynote: The State of Natural & Organic. Get a timely update on market trends and retail insights in the space. 8:30am–10am, Marriott Marquis Ballroom Center
Trends and Innovation in the Sports Nutrition & Protein Marketplace. 8:30am–10am, Marriott Platinum Ballroom 1 & 2
The State of Organic – A Comprehensive Market Update. 10am–11:30am, Marriott Grand Ballroom F
Healing the Field of Health: Bridging Divides Around MAHA & the Future of Food. 2pm–3:30pm, Marriott Orange County Ballroom 3
GRAS, Grit and the Great Debate: The State of Food & Supplements with Todd Harrison and Claudia Lewis, Venable. 3pm – 4:30 PM, Marriott Platinum Ballroom 1 & 2
AHPA Member Reception. Enjoy the opportunity to network with industry colleagues over refreshments during this evening dedicated to the incredible AHPA community. AHPA members and friends welcome. No registration required. 5:30pm–7:30pm, Sheraton Park Hotel – Garden Ballroom & Patio
An Organic Night Out: Honoring the Year’s Best in Organic. Hosted by The Organic Center and Organic Voices, this event recognizes and celebrates the success of organic brands and companies in communicating the impact of organic to consumers. Separate registration required. 6pm–9pm, Marriott Marquis Ballroom.
Gender Equity in Nutraceuticals Networking Event. Join Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) for a networking reception focused on how together we can achieve economic and societal equity to transform the global nutraceuticals industry. Visit womeninnutraceuticals.org/events for registration. 5pm–7pm, Hilton California Room A.
Thursday, March 5
Early Morning Yoga. Gear up for a productive day. 7:30am–9am, Grand Plaza Stage
Keynote: Gary Vaynerchuk is considered a leading global mind on what’s next in culture, business, and the internet. 8am–9am, Marriot Marquis Ballroom Center
The State of Supplements. 10am–11:30am, Marriot Marquis Ballroom
Protecting the Retail Shelf with Quality, Compliance and Trust with NOW Foods. 10:30am–11:30am, Marriott Platinum Ballroom 1 & 2
Ultra-Processing & What Comes Next: Reshaping Trust, Health, & the Future of Natural Food. 12pm–1pm, Marriott Grand Ballroom E
Function, Meet Your Flavor Match, with Kerry. 12:30pm–1:30pm, Marriott Platinum Ballroom 1 & 2
J.E.D.I. Community Happy Hour. Join industry members with shared values in the CPG Industry. 4pm–6pm, Arena Plaza
LGBTQ+ Allies Networking Reception. Community members and allies will gather for an evening of drinks, networking, and fun. The Naturally Proud Network will highlight a local non-profit that has been advocating, supporting, and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community. 6pm–7:30pm, Hilton California Room A.
NEXTY Awards Ceremony & Celebration. Celebrate CPG’s next-gen innovators at this celebration of the 2026 NEXTY Award winners. 6pm–7:45pm. Marriott Marquis Ballroom Center
Friday, March 6
Early Morning Yoga. Prime your mind and body for success. 7:30am–9am, Grand Plaza Stage
Keynote: Dr. Jessica Knurick is known for breaking down health misinformation, making complex topics accessible, and helping people understand how science, food systems, and policy shape real-life choices. 8am–9am, Marriott Marquis Ballroom
