[*AHIMSA*]

Today my family goes to The Natural Products Expo West. http://www.expowest.com/ew11/public/enter.aspx

I know at least 2 other people here are going.

So,here's the place to discuss this veg*n paradise!

While there are non-veg products, they are few and far between and more importantly, all the veg*n superstars tend to be there, as in the makers of all your favorite products!

I'll report back about what NEW and interesting veg*n products may soon be available at a store near you.

If possible, I'll post pictures as well, provided my daughter is willing to take them (I don't have a camera).

Ciao for now! On my way to Anaheim!

 

[Poppy]

Cool! Can't wait to see what you find! Have a great time.

 

[danakscully64]

I'll be there!

I'm so excited to see what they have and meet Ahimsa again.

 

[danakscully64]

Wow, so much fun! Sadly, I didn't get to see Ahimsa

I'll be back later to post more info and pictures.

 

[danakscully64]

I tried to get as many photos of awesome booths as possible, but it was packed and I was carrying two heavy bags. Here's what I got:

 

[danakscully64]

^^ Silk has samples of their new Almond and Coconut Milks, not bad.

^^ Had samples of their Chick'n Marinara, Smart Dogs, Sausages, and Sweet and Sour Chik'n - Every thing was amazing.

^^ Pizza samples, soups, and their new light products - all delicious.

^^ I took this photo before getting to the booth and once there, the lady said no photos. Their tea set up was amazing, they had samples of everything in glass teapots over tea lights (kept the tea hot).

 

[danakscully64]

Samples! Drinks:

I haven't tried any of these yet, but I did have Teas' Tea Mango Oolong, that was yummy!

 

[danakscully64]

I tried the new Quorn burgers, both were excellent. For being such a big fan, they gave me:

Cleaning Products

^^ LOVE. The guy at the stand just handed me the whole bag, hope I can find it locally.

 

[danakscully64]

Food!

I have an interesting story on this one. The guy at the Miso Soup stand thought I was pregnant

He said the miso soup is good for the baby. Yeah dude, not pregnant, just have a food baby.

http://cocofoods.com/ (I like these)

^^^ Yum!

 

[danakscully64]

^^^ YUM!

 

[danakscully64]

^^Quinoa burgers, very yummy.

That's it! It was a crazy day and we pretty much hit up all of the food places. I left with a bag almost full to the top.

 

[*AHIMSA*]

Wow. Just typed out a LONG post and lost it all; first time in a long while!

I didn't get to the sun cups; were there vegan ones?

I wish Quorn would make a vegan product already.

I also didn't see the laundry nuggets. I'd love those! I'm gonna contact the company.

Trends (some continued from last year):

Gluten-free

Probiotic everything

Stevia-sweetened everything

Coconut water in everything

Baby food

Xylitol sweetened everything

Green packaging

Reusable water bottles and food containers

 

[I Heart Corey Haim!!]

awesome.....thankies for sharing the pics and experience....looks like a really good time

peace

 

[danakscully64]

Quote:

Originally Posted by *AHIMSA*

Wow. Just typed out a LONG post and lost it all; first time in a long while!

I didn't get to the sun cups; were there vegan ones?

I wish Quorn would make a vegan product already.

I also didn't see the laundry nuggets. I'd love those! I'm gonna contact the company.

Trends (some continued from last year):

Gluten-free

Probiotic everything

Stevia-sweetened everything

Coconut water in everything

Baby food

Xylitol sweetened everything

Green packaging

Reusable water bottles and food containers

No, I don't believe there were vegan Sun Cups. I'm going to request vegan ones on the SC Facebook page

And you are dead on about the trends, especially gluten free and coconut water (which, in my opinion, is gross).

 

[danakscully64]

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Heart Corey Haim!!

awesome.....thankies for sharing the pics and experience....looks like a really good time

peace

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