Admission Policy
All persons planning to attend SupplyExpo/Natural Products Expo West must be registered. SupplyExpo/Natural Products Expo West is a private trade show open to the trade only, and not open to the public. Individuals who cannot document their direct, professional affiliation to the trade are not qualified to attend the trade show.
Proof of Business must be presented in order for you to be registered for SupplyExpo/Natural Products Expo West. You must present business credentials to qualify your store/company. See below for accepted forms of business proof for each registration type. We reserve the right to request additional buyer credentials if we deem it necessary, as well as ask for updated credentials from previous attendees.
Previous attendance does not necessarily qualify you for this or any other New Hope Natural Media Event.
Business Type Definitions/Pricing
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On or Before
February 4, 2011 |
February 5, 2011, -
February 25, 2011 |
February 26, 2011 - Onsite |
| Distributor |
$295 |
$350 |
$350 |
Definition: Includes Wholesalers, Distributors, Brokers, Importer and Exporters of finished products. To qualify as a Distributor, you must be a 3rd party distributor of more than one Manufacturer's line in addition to any brands owned by your company. If you distribute ingredients or other "products" to be used in finished products see Supplier below.
Acceptable forms of business proof include one of the following:
- Order forms showing multiple products lines
- Business card showing business type
- Letter of Intent (from an attorney or bank on official letterhead stating the intent to start a business — this is acceptable for new business only).
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| Manufacturer |
$295 |
$350 |
$350 |
Definition: Manufactures finished products that are ready for an end user. A third party that produces a finished product for a company- Contract Manufacturer. Private label company utilizing a contract manufacturer.
Acceptable forms of business proof include one of the following:
- Website describing manufacturing process
- Business card that shows type of business
- Product catalog
- Letter of Intent (from an attorney or bank on official letterhead stating the intent to start a business — this is acceptable for new business only).
Qualifying Manufacturers may be eligible for a free registration. Email us at tradeshows@newhope.com to find out. |
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| Supplier |
$295 |
$350 |
$350 |
Definition: Provides raw materials, ingredients or packaging for manufacturing finished products. This includes farms, suppliers of food materials, raw minerals, equipment and packaging. This includes distributors of “products” listed above, used in the manufacturing of a finished product.
Acceptable forms of business proof include one of the following:
- Website describing manufacturing process
- Business card that shows type of business
- Product catalog
- Letter of Intent (from an attorney or bank on official letterhead stating the intent to start a business — this is acceptable for new business only).
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| Business Services |
$295 |
$350 |
$350 |
Definition: Schools and universities, government workers, and those that work for or represent the people and companies in the previous categories in such areas as advertising / public relation, banking, consultants, labs or research firms.
Acceptable forms of business proof include one of the following:
- Business cards with some business description.
- Web sites
- School ID
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| Guest |
$325 |
$450 |
$450 |
| Definition: Any attendee not directly or indirectly involved in the Natural Products Industry. |
Please note that all qualifications are based on the company's qualification, not the attendee's job title, or description, i.e., a buyer for a manufacturing company will still qualify as a manufacturer.
