This year's Natural Products Expo West saw a notable uptick in attendance compared to previous editions, and for our team, the energy on the floor was unmistakable. Over four days in Anaheim, our booth at HALL B, BOOTH 1623 drew a steady stream of existing partners, prospective buyers, and industry professionals, many of whom cited our expanded product lineup as one of the standout discoveries of the show.
Our unsweetened dried mango (no added sugar or preservatives) struck a chord with buyers focused on clean-label and better-for-you positioning, a segment that continues to gain shelf space across North American retail. Meanwhile, our coconut, chili, and lime varieties drew enthusiastic reactions from partners looking for flavor-forward options that stand out in an increasingly crowded snack aisle.
What was particularly encouraging was the breadth of interest. Feedback came not only from established dried fruit buyers, but also from distributors and retailers who had never previously carried dried mango in their assortment. Several expressed intent to introduce our products into categories and channels where dried mango has traditionally had little to no presence. It’s a strong validation of the innovation strategy we've been building over the past year.
Multiple conversations moved beyond transactional inquiries into discussions about long-term supply partnerships, co-development opportunities, and exclusive product configurations. The show reinforced that buyers are increasingly looking for manufacturing partners, not just suppliers.
Expo West has always been a barometer for where the natural products industry is heading, and this year's edition confirmed that our investment in product innovation and diversification is aligned with market demand. We left Anaheim with a strong pipeline of follow-up conversations, several new partnership discussions underway, and a clear signal that the dried mango category is ready for its next chapter.
We look forward to continuing these conversations and bringing new products to market in the months ahead. To our partners who stopped by the booth: thank you for your time, your feedback, and your confidence in what we're building.
