On Dec. 22, Natural Products Expo West announced the inaugural CPG Innovation Summit will debut during the 2026 show, which will be held from March 3-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
According to organizers, the one-day immersive experience will bring together brands, investors and industry stakeholders for “a journey centered around transforming today’s opportunities into impact and growth in CPG.”
The CPG Innovation Summit will be held on March 3 before the exhibit halls open. It is designed to facilitate collaboration, knowledge-sharing and actionable insights, providing attendees with the tools and strategies to thrive in the modern competitive natural, organic and functional products market.
The summit will feature a robust lineup of thought leaders and industry pioneers for a day of dynamic programming and interactive workshops designed for “information exchange and strategic networking,” organizers said.
The speakers will include Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market; Mark Bittman, a renowned author, journalist and food justice advocate; and Rachel Ferdinando, CEO of PepsiCo Foods US.
“Natural Products Expo West is committed to empowering businesses by creating platforms for forward-thinking solutions and connection on sought after topics like cutting-edge technologies, consumer behaviors, new retail models and responsible growth,” said Jessica Rubino, vice president, content & summits at Informa Markets Health & Nutrition. “The CPG Innovation Summit is a natural extension of our mission to deliver unparalleled value to our community, equipping companies with the information and resources needed to prosper in an ever-changing retail environment that is driven by shifting consumer preferences, the current economic landscape and omnichannel retail.”
For more information, visit www.expowest.com.
