More than 4,400 industry members expected at Natural MarketPlace trade show
BOULDER, Colo., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural MarketPlace (www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com), July 9-11, 2009 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, The Venetian Resort Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, is expecting a strong attendance of over 4,400 industry members - increasing buyer attendance almost 100% over 2008. Produced by New Hope Natural Media in partnership with the Natural Products Association, this year's show will feature products and services from 175 different exhibiting companies in the areas of supplements, health & beauty, natural living, and food & beverage.
Consumer interest in natural products is at an all-time high, revealing nearly 10% overall growth of the natural products industry in 2008 to $68 billion, according to Natural Foods Merchandiser's Market Overview (June 2009). Consumers are demanding more natural, healthy lifestyle products wherever they shop, and retailers are responding by offering new products and more choices than ever before.
"Natural MarketPlace serves as a resource for retailers on so many levels" said Fredrik M. Linder, president of New Hope Natural Media. "The continued growth of the industry coupled with the long history of this event provides a powerful selling, networking, and educational opportunity."
The show is packed with free seminars covering important news-making trends and future insights from leading experts. Educational events start on Thursday and continue through Saturday. Senator Tom Harkin will deliver the Saturday Super Session on Saturday, July 11. Senator Harkin is the chairman of the Senate panel that funds medical research, health care, and education initiatives and has worked to transform America into a "wellness society" focused on d
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