NZ at ExpoWest 2010!
16 New Zealand Companies showcased their products at Natural Products Expo West: March 12 – 14, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. See what we got up to here!
Our companies represent a wide range of industries, from organic food to cosmeceuticals to neutraceuticals. They were on display at the New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) booth, #2043. NZTE helps New Zealand companies connect to American distributors, wholesalers and retailers. Follow our Twitter handle @NaturalNZinUSA to get the lastest on news and events from New Zealand companies interested in the US market.
From the Expo Floor
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New Zealand Extracts presents at the Global Supply Portfolio Marketplace
Dr. Glenn Vile, General Manager of New Zealand Extracts presented new research on the health benefits of plant extracts and how they can be used in foods. Fruit grown in New Zealand has very high levels of protective nutrients as a result of the country’s unique climate and location. NZ Extracts has developed high technology methods to extract and concentrate those protective nutrients in their purest forms.There is good evidence from the scientific literature and from research undertaken by NZ Extracts that these concentrated plant extracts can convey significant health benefits to people including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. These extracts can be successfully delivered in supplement, food and beverage formats. www.nzextracts.co.nz
The New Zealand Natural Products Sector catches the eye of Delicious Living Magazine
Kelly Duffy, Trade Commissioner for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise sat down with Senior Editor Elisa Boyle for Delicious Living for a taped video interview right on the ExpoWest floor. Elisa and her 400,000 readers are interested in what new products are coming out of the New Zealand of interest any why we should pay attention. Biovittoria’s monk fruit derived fruit sweetner and Heilala Vanilla’s Vanilla bean extract range were only two of the companies thought to be ripe for the US market. Heilala Vanilla will also be doing a taped interview with Elisa. Watch out for those links here!
> Kelly Duffy of NZTE talks about New Zealand’s dedication to natural ingredients and sustainable living. Watch the video HERE on our site.
> Watch Jennifer Boggiss’ (Heilala Vanilla) taped interview with Delicious Living’s Elisa Bosley HERE.
> Honey New Zealand’s Organic Pumpkin Blossom Honey made it on to Delicious Living’s top 10 favorites from Natural Products at ExpoWest. See what else made the cut here!
BioVittoria in league with the big boys at the Nutracon Conference
David Thorrold, CEO of biovittoria spoke on the “New Sweeteners, Why Choose One over Another and Who will Win the Race” panel alongside Coca-Cola, Cargill and Wisdom Natural Brands today at the Nutracon conference. David discussed the benefits of their newly FDA GRAS approved product Fruit-Sweetness. As the first all natural low-calorie sweetener made entirely from fruit, we think biovittoria has a leg to stand on. Do you? www.fruit-sweetness.com
New Zealand welcomed a record crowd to Expo West at the Opening Reception on Thursday
New Zealand hosted the official kick off party for Expo West on Thursday night. Over 1,000 conference attendees enjoyed New Zealand company samples, food, music and drink. More well known at International Rugby games the Maori Dance group performed a number of sets to get the crowd going including the Haka! Relive the event with us and check out the VIDEO.
New Zealand Companies Attending
Media Links and Additional Info
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Media Release – 01 March, 2010
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