Visitor registrations are now open for Australia’s leading healthy living industry event – Naturally Good – which this year will unveil a range of exciting new event additions.
In keeping with the changing trends of Australian society, this year’s show will see the launch of the new Conscious Consumption Zone highlighting products which demonstrate positive social, economic and environmental impact.
Naturally Good product manager Sinead Kavanagh said, “As Australian consumers become more conscious at the check-out, products that go the extra mile are in high demand. We wanted to provide a dedicated platform for this fast-growing sector to showcase the latest products and innovations driving profits for manufacturers and retailers.”
More than 80 per cent of the event exhibitor space has now been sold. Featuring the best new and established products in food and drink, health, beauty, homewares and personal care, the B2B event take place at Sydney’s ICC on 5-6 June.
“Each year the show grows in size, highlighting everything from organic products to food storage to vegan substitutes,” said Kavanagh.
Some of this year’s exhibitors are:
- Happy Way – protein powders, supplements and shakes – ambassador Ashy Bines, superstar health/wellness entrepreneur and personal trainer with one million Instagram followers, will be at the Happy Way stand on Monday 5 June from 10:30 to 1pm available for interview;
- WelleCo – plant-based elixirs and booster company founded by supermodel Elle Macpherson will be exhibiting;
- The Australian Camel Milk Company+ QCamel – both companies will be exhibiting skin care ranges such as moisturisers derived from camel milk;
- The Breast Feeding Tea Co – lactation tea to promote breast feeding in new mums;
- Tore – 100 per cent recycled socks made from recycled fibres, including recycled cotton and polyester from discarded water bottles;
- Biogone – totally biodegradable plastic bags and products that will decompose in landfill;
- Compassion Creamery – creators of the World's First Oat Creme Cheese that is delicious, nutritious and sustainable. Created by former engineer Sarah Qian, 26 who won Naturally Good’s Pitchfest last year;
- King Valley Popcorn – creators of Australia’s only ground popcorn flour;
- Tiny Tea – tea developed especially for children;
- Dash Water – water infused with discarded, misshapen fruit;
- The Seed Cycle – seed products to support women in menopause; and
- Solidteknics – creators of the indestructible steel frying pan made to last hundreds of years.
“We are also launching with a new look and feel, capturing the iconic red earth we call home in Australia – a world leader in natural, organic, and vegan innovations. The new show design features a modern geometric pattern that represents a forward-looking and dynamic industry – a true engine of growth in both retail and manufacturing, and a brilliant community of passionate brands and people.”
This year the ever-popular Business Summit will take place on day one – Monday 5 June, to accommodate a more seamless attendance within the exhibition. Attendees will walk away with actionable learnings through real life case studies from industry heavy hitters.
Speakers will include:
- Jarna McLean, Circana – Cautiously optimistic outlook for the food and grocery sector.
Top consumer analyst Jarna will unpack her presentation State of the Market – What’s Selling in Australia and Why to reveal stats, facts and figures, categories, products, flavours, and ingredients driving growth in the healthy living space. - Natasha Flynn, CMA – The complementary medicines industry – a “$1billion dollar export market”.
Natasha from leading industry body Complementary Medicines Australia in her presentation Deep Dive Understanding Australia’s Complementary Medicines landscape – will share data, diseases driving growth, leading products, export opportunities and how we are tackling illegal imports. - Nathan Cheong, Melrose group – How to live and die well.
Nathan explains why he believes animal protein is superior to plant protein, and why seed oils – not sugar – is the new enemy. - Hunter Johnson, Stuff – We Have a massive problem: So how are we improving mental health.
Every year 20 per cent of us experience a condition under the mental health umbrella. This health crisis costs up to $220 million annually. Hunter will unpacks the trends, solutions and ingredients we all need to know about. - Dr Christine Pitt, Food Futures Company – Supporting Indigenous-Owned Businesses: The Challenges, Opportunities And Why It Matters to All Of Us.
Christine will explain what the benefits for are for individuals, communities, our economy and the environment.
The Summit will be organised in conjunction with Naturally Good’s Content Advisory Group made up of key industry trailblazers keen to share their journeys. Key topics include Trends and Innovation in 2023; Sustainability and Socially Conscious Businesses; Consumer Insights; Business Strategy; and Retail in 2023.
The Naturally Good Awards categories have also been expanded to recognise healthy and organically grown products, as well as socially responsible businesses. Handpicked industry judges will identify the next big thing in these spaces. The prestigious awards are a way of recognising the innovation on display within the dynamic Australian industry.
New categories include Best Functional Food or Beverage Product; Best Organic Certified Product; Best Australian Manufactured Product; and Retail Leader. Winners will be announced on Monday 5 June 2023 at the Awards Gala.
The Naturally Good Expo is on from 5-6 June 2023, at Sydney’s International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.
