The natural products industry continues to be a dynamic, expanding market, with sales of more than $102 billion annually. SOHO EXPO 2009, the annual convention and trade show sponsored and produced by the Southeast region of the Natural Products Association, remains one of the best opportunities to get the latest information on trends and products in the industry before they hit mass market retailers. SOHO EXPO 2009 will be held at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando, Fla., December 3 - December 6, 2009.
Largest of the Natural Products Association regional shows, SOHO EXPO 2009 will feature more than 400 exhibiting companies displaying the newest and most exciting products and advances in natural and organic foods, pet products, dietary supplements, sports nutrition products, personal care, and much more. As our nation confronts the effects of an aging population, widespread and persistent under-nutrition, soaring health care costs, and other challenges, natural products – from dietary supplements, sports nutrition and vitamins, to cosmetics and beauty products to organic foods, beverages and even pet foods – are in the news like never before. Americans are hungry for information about natural products and it's easy to see why:
- More than 150 million Americans use dietary supplements each year.
- One report states that spending for health care now accounts for nearly 18 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product.
The SOHO EXPO 2009 educational program provides an insightful, comprehensive look at the use of natural products for a healthier lifestyle, with seminars being offered Thursday-Sunday, and the exhibit hall open Saturday and Sunday.
For more comprehensive information, visit the SOHO EXPO 2009 Web site at http://www.southeastnpa.org/sohoexpo09.html.
About the Natural Products Association
The Natural Products Association, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the largest and oldest non-profit U.S. trade organization dedicated to the natural products industry. Currently, the association represents nearly 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of dietary supplements, food and health and beauty aids. Natural Products Association - Southeast Region watches over the local and state issues dealing with its members in the Southeast United States.
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