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| All Things Organic Expo  The upcoming All Things Organic, Expo Comida Latina and All Asia Food trade shows, which also feature a focus on specialty food and health and wellness products and education, take place June 16-18, 2009, in Chicago, IL, at the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place. The events will showcase products that reflect what's valuable to consumers in these tough economic times. Recent studies show that consumers are evaluating what's truly important to them. Core values such as home, health, family and sustainability are coming out on top. For example, consumers see organic products as a solution versus a luxury. These events give buyers direct access to the hottest growth segments in today's food market, with new and innovative products, education and tools to capitalize on today's top consumer trends in the organic, multi-cultural, health & wellness and specialty food industry categories. Educational events to highlight industry trends and challenges The All Things Organic Conference, presented by the Organic Trade Association, and the new Health & Wellness Education Program, presented by partnership with Progressive Grocer Magazine and Nielsen Business Media, will focus on consumer trends, exclusive research and retail trends in the organic and wellness sectors, Navigating the current market conditions also is a focus, with conference topics on "Capital Funding in Today's Economic Crunch, " "To Survive and Thrive: Strategies for Growing Organic Sales in the Economic Downturn, " and "Organic Consumer Trends 2009: Economic Effects and Outlook." Exhibitors at this year's show will feature new and innovative products on target with key industry trends. Top product trends this year include: Foods including functional ingredients rich with antioxidants, Omega fatty acids and more. Gourmet presentations of high nutrient foods such as caramelized flax seed, walnuts and out-of-the-box salad pairings of blueberry and basil. Kosher certified products that are also organic and gluten free. Stevia, Agavι and other natural low calorie sweeteners incorporated as ingredients in a variety of products, as well as stand-alone sweeteners. Authentic, ethnic prepared foods, exotic ingredients and flavors from markets around the world. Gluten-free savory and sweet snack items, breads and prepared meals. Whole and raw foods to meet consumer demand for unprocessed items. Private label organic products, lead by companies such as O Organics. Organic and green cleaning products to satisfy consumers' desires for healthy products beyond food. Green household and functional items from Fair Trade African baskets, fine linens and jigsaw puzzles that can be planted when completed to grow flowers. Organic and biodynamic wine varietals, green tea beer and a full range of organic spirits. The following is a sample of exhibitors and new and innovative products industry retail, foodservice, distribution and ingredient trade buyers will find at the combined shows: Functional Snack Products Alvarado Street Bakery: Lifestyles Bread - a low-glycemic bread created specifically for diabetics. No-Salt Bread, the only salt-free bread available for those with high blood pressure. Essential Flax-Seed Bread - a natural source of Omega 3 and 6, and is the lowest calorie and lowest carb count of the company's sprouted breads. BIO-GRAPE (Life from the Grape): Eight Organic Fruit Pastes made with BIO-GRAPE grape skin extract containing a range of over 600 powerful antioxidants. Organic Fine Water Crackers are made with the seed extract of the grape and have powerful antioxidant activity. Cloud Top: The first USDA Certified Organic frozen yogurt soft-serve product approved by the National Yogurt Association. Also, the first frozen yogurt products with Omega-3 DHA (for brain, eye, and heart health), and Inulin (a natural dietary fiber and prebiotic). Dynamic Health Laboratories Organic certified Aηaν Gold: 100% pure Aηaν, rich in naturally occurring Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. GoodOnYa Bar: Unprocessed whole food, lightly sweetened with raw honey or pure maple syrup. No soy or whey powders, no puffed brown rice or brown rice syrup. The wrapper is made from a sustainable source of aspen trees and is non-GMO and certified compostable. Lakewood Organic Juices Organic Pure Purple Carrot Juice includes a high level of anthocyanins to promote better health. Nancy's Organic Low-fat Blueberry Kefir provides the health benefits of antioxidant-rich blueberries matched with kefir. Navitas Superfood Products: Organic Superfood Chocolate Kits available in three superfood varieties Goji Berry, Cacao Nib and Goldenberry. Chia seed, offer by in bulk, is an ancient, nutrient-dense superfood. Organic Green Stevia is poised to be a major low-calorie sweetener breakthrough. Organic B.R.A.T. Rice Milk for kids This delicious new enhanced rice inspired by the B.R.A.T. Diet contains electrolytes and is vitamin and calcium fortified. Pacari Chocolate-70% and 100% Raw Cacao Bars are minimally processed and kept at low temperatures to maintain the antioxidants and complex flavor of carefully selected cacao. Weymouth Farms OMEGA MUNCHIES : All-natural caramelized flaxseed walnuts in maple, cinnamon and banana varieties. This unique combination of heart healthy walnuts and flaxseed offers a new way to add Omega-3 fatty acids to the diet. Gluten-Free Products Conte's Gluten Free Pizza, Pasta, Pierogi and Microwave Meals: An extensive line of fresh/frozen gluten-free products. Conte's Gluten Free Gnocchi and Potato w/Onion Pierogi are casein free. Kosher Natural's Bakery Gluten Free Pound Cake Mini's are made from premium Kosher ingredients and come in a variety of flavors. N2 Ingredients Alterna provides a gluten-free alternative to wheat and other gluten-containing grains and flours, for a broad range of traditional bakery and other food products. Raw Creations: health-conscious desserts for individuals with food allergies and dietary restrictions. These energy-rich, certified organic, raw/vegan desserts are primarily allergy-free (e.g., gluten, soy, dairy), and sweetened with only raw, natural sugars such as Agavι and dates. TOATS Friendly O's: Fun, tasty and healthy gluten-free snacks, good for people as well as for their dogs and horses. Organic Ingredients, Spices, Sweeteners & Condiments American Natural & Organic Spice Organic Saffron is conveniently and beautifully packaged for home use. Cal-Organic Farms Organic Shredded Carrots: Cal-O is changing chef's habits by offering an attractive organic shredded orange and yellow carrot mix. Nielsen-Massey's Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla: Made from the highest quality certified organic vanilla beans and pure, certified organic alcohol. Produced using a unique cold extraction process. Salad Girl : Seven vibrant and delicious flavors of certified organic salad dressings: Savory Strawberry, Lemony Herb, Blueberry Basil, Pomegranate Pear, Curry Fig, Crisp Apple Maple. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Exhibition News :: home page |