I was fortunate enough to be a part of the Natural Products Expo East Blogger Team, an elite team of bloggers searching the show floor for the best of the best. While I am submitting only a few selections to New Hope Network, I’ve compiled a list of awesome products I found on the show floor.

First, I’d like to thank the team of Gluten Free & More magazine for being on the show floor, being awesome – as per the usual. I love this magazine and I love being able to meet our advertisers, and sponsors on the show floor at least twice a year at these shows.

Next, thanks to my friends for always being a source of energy when my own is drained, and a shoulder to lean on in times of needs – and mostly just laughs, a lot of laughs.

I worked to find the best of the best in new products. I’ve tried to break them down into trends and groupings. Keep in mind that this is a trade show, not a consumer show, so some of these items will not be on the market for several months, if not a year.

 

Top Bath & Beauty 

The Seaweed Bath Co. Detox Cellulite Soap with Arabica Coffee – because I believe even my jiggly thighs would appreciate a good cup of coffee

My Magic Mud Activated Charcoal & Bentonite Clay Toothpaste – their original formula in new toothpaste form paired with clay to make it less messy and even better for your teeth

Mother Dirt Cleanser by AO Biome – think probiotics for your face

Meliora Cleaning Products laundry detergent in lemon, lavender & clove – never seen clove in a cleaning product like this and I would love my sheets to smell like this

Molly’s Suds Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent – their powdered detergent now in liquid form

 

Top Beverages

Laird’s Superfood Superfood Creamer – algae protein added to a tasty powdered creamer that will make your morning coffee work for you

Suja Drinking Vinegars – drinking Apple Cider Vinegar is easier than ever

Ripple Plant-Based Dairy-Free Chocolate Milk, with pea protein, and  8 grams of protein per serving, it’s an easy way to get plant-based protein

Dry Sparkling large celebration bottles for New Year’s Eve in Ginger an Cranberry

Califia Cold Brew in varietal blends like Single Origin and Signature Blend

Cave Shake – Ketogenic, paleo, vegan, ready-to-eat coconut milkshake that tastes like McDonald’s shakes and a Frosty without all the added crap

The Maple Guild Maple Black Tea – I never knew that adding maple syrup to tea would be so tasty

 

New Baking Ingredients

Date Paste by Date Me – no need to de-pit dates and put them in a food processor, they’ve done it for you

Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour – made with almond flour, coconut flour, and tapicoa flour to make  gluten-free, grain-free paleo baking easy

 

Plant-Based Dairy-Free Revolution

Jawea Chocolate Horchata is coconut-milk based ice cream that is gluten-free, vegan, and soy-free

Revolution Gelato in Cardamom Kiss – dairy-free gluten-free frozen dessert now available in Florida

Miyoko’s Kitchen Miyoko’s Creamery Aged English Smoked Farmhouse takes vegan nut-based cheese to the next level

Sonoma Flatbreads Dairy Free Fire Roasted Veggies is a revolution in GFDF frozen pizzas, thin crust, delicious, and a very unique cheese

 

New Breads/Pasta/Carbs 

Siete Family Foods Tortillas in Almond Flour, Cassava & Coconut (contains pork lard), and Cassava & Chia – sturdy and delicious and grain-free

Follow Your Heart Classic Tortilla – doesn’t crumble, tear, and rip like a traditional gluten-free tortilla, you will not regret buying these

The Greater Knead (formerly Sweet Notes bagels) Everything Bagel – free from the top 8 allergens and now available at CVS across the country

Explore Cuisine Organic Pad Thai Noodles are a new grain-free way of making pad thai

Mikey’s Sliced Paleo Bread will change the world of paleo bread, the best I’ve tasted

Top Meats or Meats Replacements

The New Primal Date & Rosemary Free-Range Chicken Jerky a top GAPS (animal welfare) score and date sweetens this new jerky

Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein supplement in Cinnamon Apple – don’t be afraid to drink bone broth, especially if it tastes like a hot apple cider drink

4505 Chicharrones – think pork rinds, but from pigs that are humanely raised

Bonafide Provisions in Free Range Turkey Broth – tastes just like thanksgiving and a tasty way to get your bone broth in

Hilary’s Apple Maple Breakfast Sausage – tastes like an apple breakfast sausage, only plant-based and healthy for you

House Foods’ Go Umami Baked Tofu Bars – yes they’re sticks of tofu, but with savory flavors reminiscent of actual meat sticks

 

Eat Your Veggies

Farmhouse Culture Fermented Organic Vegetables in Curry Cauliflower – double the benefit of eating your veggies

Veggie Fries’ Veggie Tots Broccoli and Sweet Potato Tots – easily hides veggies in a tasty tot

 

Top Chips and Crackers

Jackson’s Honest Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potato Chips – new flavor that reminds me of winter baking

Jica Chips in Cinnamon Sugar – all the benefit of jicama in chip form

Enjoy Life Foods Plentils in Thai Chili Lime and Moroccan Spice – these new flavors will blow you away, and watch out for the spice in the Thai Chili Lime! It’s addictive!

Mustache Munchies Cheddarish organic, vegan, gluten-free baked crackers – The cheese comes from nutritional yeast with added benefits of kale and chia powder

 

Protein Friendly Sweets

Cappello’s Double Chocolate Cookie Dough – grain-free paleo-friendly and made from almond flour. It’s okay to eat a tube at a time.

Thrive Tribe – Sweet Cinnamon – these paleo nut-based cookies are nutrient dense and filling, but also pretty tasty

Enjoy Life Foods ProBurst Bites – available in four flavors, these balls contain protein while still fulfilling your chocolate craving

 

Top Sweets/Candy

Enjoy Life Foods Snack Packs: Dark Chocolate Morsels  and Semi-Sweet Chocolate – same chips now available in to-go, lunch-bag friendly (or trick-or-treat) size packaging

Wholesome! Organic Strawberry Frosting – it’s NOT pink, no artificial colors!

Simple Mills Organic Frosting – available in vanilla and chocolate – coconut oil based better-for-you frosting

The Maple Guild Organic Maple Cream – churned maple syrup aged in oak barrels make this butter like syrup a delicious topping on anything

 

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