Natural Products Expo West/SupplyExpo 2009 bucks economic trends

BOULDER, Colo. (March 9, 2009) — The 29th annual Natural Products Expo West/SupplyExpo (www.expowest.com), held March 5-8, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Calif., engaged more than 53,000 industry members in active business, up from last year’s record breaking event, despite a sluggish economy. The event showcased the newest and most innovative products in natural, organic and healthy living.

“Natural Products Expo West has been incredible. The show floor here certainly does not look like there’s a recession in this country,” said Stephen Brooks, Co-CEO, of Kopali Organics, a Miami, Florida based company which buys from small, organic farmers from around the world.