The world’s largest natural products show gets bigger and better every year. Expect the same of Natural Products Expo West this year. A new exhibit hall, redesigned education track, added programs and upgraded convention center facilities enhance this year’s experience. Natural Foods Merchandiser covers what you need to know to make this show your best.

When: Thursday, March 7, through Sunday, March 10

Where: Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., 800 W. Katella Ave.

Show floor:

Friday, March 8: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 9: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 10: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Hall E, the Hot Products Pavilion, opens at 9:30 a.m. each day)

(Level 300, the NEXT Pavilion, opens at 9:30 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m.)

Education:

Friday, March 8: 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Saturday, March 9: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

On the Web:

Expowest.com

Twitter: @NatProdExpo, #ExpoWest

LinkedIn: Natural Products Expo group

Facebook: facebook.com/NaturalProductsExpo

Don’t Miss This
Learn what’s new this year and what you’ll want to make sure you attend

Getting Around
Get a lay of the land with this guide to what you’ll find on the expo grounds

Expo Note
The show director highlights what excites him

Growing Our Food
We talk with keynote speaker Tracy McMillan about the surprising side of America’s food system

Take Note
We preview some conference sessions that will fill you with ideas and inspiration

Serving Special Diets
Retailers talk about merchandising for customers’ growing number of nutritional needs

Show Prep
Tips and tools to help you through the show weekend

Product Sneak Peek
Get a preview of some of the new products launching at expo

• 8 best of Expo West 2013 product pics
• 5 must-see supplements
• 5 natural living products
• Sneak peek: 6 personal care products
• Beauty Award winners
• Supplement Award winners

Typically when people think of protein powder they think of it for human consumption only, however Monte Bubbles, our chair dog is now in her senior years and has become more selective in what she eats.

We had a small bag of dog food that contained everything that a senior canine needs for their health, so we bought a larger one. After buying the nearly 40 pound bag, she decided to become picky shortly after we opened it. Not wanting to trash a new bag of dog food, we started adding a single spoonful mixed with water to her food of True Athlete Natural Whey Protein vanilla flavored. Her nose took over and her tummy ruled and after leaving her in peace to eat, she’s a shy eater, she inhaled every last bit until her food bowl was being pushed around for any last morsel.

If you’re thinking about doing this with your left over protein powder that you’re never going to use, it works great.  Yes, we’ve been mixing some old soy protein powder with coca cola (which actually does taste good) or is perfect for smoothies. Monte Bubbles has the benefit of her uncle being a veterinarian to monitor whether or not it is good for her.

Designed for athletes, it’s free of banned substances and contains no artificial colors, flavor or sweeteners. The supplement has 20 grams of protein per serving for lean muscle, enzymes and probiotics for healthy digestion and immune system, no rBGH bovine growth hormones, is hormone-free plus no wheat, gluten, citrus or fish…. The ingredients are impressive.

We were fortunate to discover True Athlete at Secret Room SPCA Red Carpet Luxury Lounge Pre-Emmy Awards Bash and gifting suite and now we we’re ready for more.

For more information, visit True Athlete on the internet at http://www.true-athlete.com/

Birdees App Answers Kid’s Tough ‘Birds & the Bees’ Questions:

“Where do Babies Come From?” & More

Created by Health Professionals & Researchers –

Includes Direct Access to Sex Educators for Additional Parent’s Questions

Promotes Health, Safety & Respect

– Now Available on iTunes App Store

February 28, 2013, Vancouver, BC, Canada – GoTo Educational Technology Inc. www.birdeesapp.com launched today Birdees®, the first interactive sexual education App for parents, teachers, and children — now available on the App Store for iPad and iPad mini at:

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/birdees-sex-education-for/id603688652?mt=8. Created by health professionals and researchers, Birdees helps parents teach their children what they need to know about sexual health, when they need to know it, all in a fun and interactive way.

Created by Vancouver-based GoTo Educational Technology Inc., a developer of interactive educational tools and resources to support and promote health, respect and safety for both children and parents, Birdees makes it easy to answer kid’s tough questions on the birds and the bees.

Virtual Sexual Health Professional – Modules Now Available for Ages 2-8 (Ages 9-15+ Coming Soon)

Whether your child is asking you a question you thought they were too young to ask, like: “How are babies made?” Or if you’re wondering what’s appropriate to teach at what age or how to protect your child from predators, Birdees guides you in what to say and how to say it. Age specific, with two modules for children ages 2-5 and 6-8 (with ages 9-12 and 13-15+ coming soon), the App’s interface is split into separate parts, one for parents and another for kids. Parents have access to everything (Content, iBody and iTools) and children can only access the interactive iBody and iTools. The App guides you through how to communicate with your child on important topics, such as body boundaries, behaviors, and dangers through the use of an easy interface. In addition, the app also provides direct access to sex educators for parents to ask any additional questions. Also supporting the learning is fun dynamic visuals and touch points for kids to learn.

“We’ve collaborated with some of the best sex educators in the field to ensure the content is accurate, up to date and as comprehensive as possible. We’ve left no stone unturned!” stated GoTo Educational Technology Co-founder Mary Roka. “Knowledge is protection. Sexuality is a topic best started young in bite size pieces, so parents can instill their values through teaching and establishing themselves as approachable. When the tough conversations happen later in life, the trust, respect and communication have already been established.” Jennifer Weidemann Co-Founder, GoTo Educational Technology added, “Sex education can be intimidating for parents, even something they avoid for fear they would get it wrong. Our goal was to give them a resource that was light, fun and informative, where both the parent and child could learn in a stress free environment.”

Protecting Your Child – Did you Know?:

· Well informed children that have open communication with their parents are more protected from sexual abuse because they are more likely to report such behavior.

· Predators avoid children with body awareness and confidence. Something as simple as teaching your child the proper body parts can offer protection.

· It’s easier to teach children when they are younger. These conversations don’t get easier with time, they get harder.

“Birdees is a life saver for parents and a gift to children. It’s fun, light-hearted, and provides information critical to making smart sexual health decisions that last a lifetime,” said Saleema Noon B.A. M.A. Sexual Health Expert, Vancouver , B.C.

Birdees Features:

· iBody – information on body parts (available to parents and kids).

· iTools – information on behavior, communication, and safety (available to parents and kids).

· Content – available to parents only.

· Age specific: modules for 2-5, 6-8 (9-12, 13-15+ coming soon)

· Intuitive and easy to use interactive teaching tools for a guided learning experience.

· Fun, child-friendly design – kids can create their own bird avatar.

· “Beetriz the Bee” provides parents with direct access to sex educators to ask any additional questions.

· “Archie the help bird” provides helpful facts and “Whiskers the cat” provides safety facts.

· Linear bar tracks progress.

· Push notifications are sent for key child and family events: birthdays, crucial talks, reminders, follow ups, completing sections, adding users, back to school, Christmas, family events (mother’s day, father’s day, etc.).

· Awards and achievements are displayed.

· Available for iPad & iPad mini (coming soon for iPhone).

Pricing

The basic Birdees App is available immediately for free worldwide download with in-App Module purchases, through the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/birdees-sex-education-for/id603688652?mt=8. At a lower cost than a book, the Birdees modules are priced at $4.99 each and currently include the Chickadee Module (ages 2-5) and Pipit Module (ages 6-8), or $8.99 for both age groups. Additional modules will be available soon. For more information, see the website at: www.birdeesapp.com. An e-book for each age group will also be available soon at: www.birdeesapp.com.

About GoTo Educational Technology

GoTo Educational Technology Inc. provides interactive educational tools and resources to support and promote health, respect and safety for both children and parents. By facilitating access to scientific information and expert advice, GoTo Educational Technology provides fair, non-biased, accurate advice pertaining to sexual education and health. The GoTo Educational team provides a diverse background in healthcare, science, research, sales and marketing. They offer fun, interactive educational information and tools that focus on challenging subject matter. For more information, see www.birdeesapp.com.

Play therapy, color therapy and aromatherapy all combined in a therapeutic mouldable dough infused with essential oils by company Mohdoh can bring a lift to your day. Nine different types can help you think, slim down or even help with jetlag. After playing with our Mohdoh for nearly a year, it’s still going strong. Not only is it good for aromatherapy it’s good at keeping senior citizen fingers limber.

Click on the video below to view our revisit to Mohdoh in 3D video with or without glasses.

For more information, visit Mohdoh at www.mohdoh.co.uk

Download the SitOrSquat by Charmin to help find a clean public restroom in our nation’s capital!

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 18, 2013– Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG):

WHAT:

Following reports citing a shortage of port-a-potties secured for the President’s Monday inauguration, Charmin encourages attendees to download the SitOrSquat app to find clean, public restrooms near the steps of the Capitol building. SitOrSquat by Charmin is a free mobile app available for iPhone®, iPod Touch® and Android™ that consists of user-generated content and currently contains more than 125,000 restrooms across the country.

Those in attendance of the President’s public swearing-in can use the SitOrSquat app to find restrooms in the area, or even populate the database with new found locations. The app also allows users to find restrooms equipped with specific features, such as changing tables and handicap access.

WHERE:

Steps of the Capitol building

E. Capitol St. and First St. NW, Washington, DC.

WHY:

According to recent news reports, 600,000 – 800,000 people are expected to attend the inauguration, but only 1,500 port-a-potties will be available to the public. To avoid waiting in long port-a-potty lines, SitOrSquat can help visitors find public restrooms to ‘enjoy the go’ during this historic occasion!

HOW:

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SEARCH and VIEW public restrooms nearest your current location on a map or in a list.

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MAP results with an interactive, location-based map.

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REGISTER using Facebook Connect to Rate, Add, Upload Pictures, and Bookmark bathrooms.

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RATE restrooms by choosing “Sit” (you enjoyed the bathroom) or “Squat” (it could be better) and provide your relevant experience and honest opinions, including pictures.

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ADD public restrooms to the database by entering basic location information and optional details like pictures and features.

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FILTER results by choosing specific features such as Open Now, Sit-or-Squat Rating, Family Bathroom, Baby Changing Table, Handicap Accessible, or Pay-Per-Use toilets.

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BOOKMARK your favorite locations or map out locations for an upcoming trip.

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SHARE with friends via Facebook.

Source: Procter & Gamble

One lucky winner just won a dream trip to three of the country’s most flavorful cities that are hosting this year’s biggest sporting events

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 17, 2013– After scouring the nation in search of America’s wildest flavors, Larry the Cable Guy is sending one winner and a guest on a flavorful tour of their own with an out-of-this-world sports pack, courtesy of new Prilosec OTC Wildberry.

For the last three months as part of the Wild American Flavor Tour, frequent heartburn sufferer and comedian Larry the Cable Guy has been traveling across the country on a show-stopping adventure, visiting cities infamously known for their fiery nightlife, all-American flavors and traditions and die-hard sports fans. At each seat-gripping sporting event he visited, Larry encouraged fans to enter the Wild American Flavor Sweepstakes and introduced the new Prilosec OTC Wildberry.

Out of more than 200,000 entries, William R. of Pennsylvania was randomly selected to win the ultimate sports pack. William won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to three of the country’s most flavorful cities that host the biggest sporting events in America. Chosen at random, William has been awarded a prize pack that includes tickets to the big football game in New Orleans (February 3, 2013), the first big auto race of the year in Daytona Beach (February 24, 2013) and the basketball championship game in Atlanta (April 8, 2013), travel and accommodations (a two-night hotel stay and air transportation for each destination), and one $5,000 check to be used in any of these flavorful cities.

“Nowadays you can liven up close to anything, so why not shake up your daily routine?” said Larry the Cable Guy. “That’s why I love Prilosec OTC Wildberry – it not only treats my frequent heartburn just like Prilosec OTC, it also has a new fancy coating with burst of sweet berry flavor.”

Not only did Larry the Cable Guy test out the local bold flavors of each city during his quest, he also hung out with some crazy characters like NASCAR legend Bobby Allison, Super Bowl champion Roger Craig, NASCAR young gun Austin Dillon and Green Bay’s favorite nose tackle, Gilbert Brown, along the way.

Those who missed out on Larry’s wild travels can sample a bit of the local flavor through the web video series created by Yardbarker, the largest content and advertising network of independent sports properties on the web, posted on www.Yardbarker.com.

About PRILOSEC OTC WILDBERRY
PRILOSEC OTC WILDBERRY® is a flavor-coated pill you do not chew and the new version of the #1 Doctor recommended† and #1 Pharmacist recommended OTC acid reducer‡ for the treatment of frequent heartburn. PRILOSEC OTC is the #1 selling OTC heartburn medicine* on the market, and now with one flavorful pill a day, it can work for 24 hours by directly shutting down many acid pumps in your stomach when used as directed for 14 days for treating frequent heartburn. For more information about PRILOSEC OTC WILDBERRY, visit www.prilosecotc.com. PRILOSEC OTC WILDBERRY is available over-the-counter through an alliance between P&G and AstraZeneca.

† Wolters Kluwer: OTC Acid Reducer Category, through June 2012.
‡ Based on Pharmacy Times 2012 Survey.
* P&G calculation based in part on dollars sold reported by The Nielsen Company in the US market for the Stomach Remedies Category for the 12 month period ending the week of January 15, 2011.

About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves approximately 4.6 billion people around the world with its brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Fairy®, Gain®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun®, Fusion®, Ace®, Febreze®, Ambi Pur®, SK-II®, and Vicks®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 75 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

About Yardbarker
Yardbarker is the largest content and advertising network of independent sports properties on the web, reaching 22 million unique users monthly. The network is composed of 1,000+ highly regarded writers from national sites like Baseball Prospectus, Larry Brown Sports and RealGM to hundreds of team-specific blogs across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA.

Source: Procter & Gamble

Abe’s Marketplace is hosting a 2-day sale of PILLO1! Visit AbesMarket on Jan 16th and 17th to get a PILLO1 for 20% off, and we will even cover the shipping costs!

What is AbesMarket.com?

For our friends who don’t know, AbesMarket.com is an online shop that specializes in all-natural and healthy goods. From bedding to clothing to foods and more, AbesMarket is uncompromisingly selective about who they work with and the products they sell. You can see it in their own words here.

Whether you want to purchase your first PILLO1, or want to purchase a fourth, this is a wonderful way to get the best deal available anywhere (we guarantee that!), and to give your business to another high-moral, high-quality American company!

So go ahead, give yourself the gift of health and wellness, or give the gift to someone who really needs it! We can’t wait to help you out!

Kindly,

~The PILLO1 Team

Free Shipping is to continental U.S. only. AbesMarket is not responsible for the content of this notice, and is not affiliated with PILLO1 on any basis other than Vendor/Vendee.

American Academy of Personal Training (AAPT) is now an approved provider of continuing education courses, having been recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world.

Harry Hanson, president and founder of AAPT, said “this is another feather in our cap, coming on the heels of receiving national accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education (COE).” He added “the variety of continuing education classes offered in both the New York City and Boston locations enables, students, alumni and other professional trainers to obtain ACSM continuing education credits (CECs) for any of our classes and workshops.” Classes include Home-Based Personal Training, Program Design for a Healthy Spine, and Myofascial Release and Flexibility Technique, to name a few.

Headquartered in New York City with a branch in Boston, AAPT is a private occupational school that is internationally recognized for its innovative hands-on approach to personal training education and certification. Its intensive combination of 150 hours of classroom lecture and 150 hours of laboratory instruction covers areas including exercise science, customized programming, injury prevention and business planning.

August 27, 2012 – Giant Food of Landover, Md., following a voluntary recall by Splendid Products, announced it removed from sale Daniella mangos due to possible salmonella contamination.

The following product, purchased between July 12 and August 24, 2012 is included in this recall:
• Daniella mangos, PLU 4959

Giant Food is aware of illnesses reported in Canada and associated with this recall. Customers who have purchased the product should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to Giant Food for a full refund.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days.

Customers may call Giant Customer Service at (888) 469-4426 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information. Customers can also visit the Giant website at www.giantfood.com².
About Giant Food of Landover, Md.
Giant Food LLC, headquartered in Landover, Md., operates 173 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, and employs approximately 22,000 associates. Included within the 173 stores are 159 full-service pharmacies. Giant is owned by Ahold USA, Inc. For more information on Giant, visit www.GiantFood.com³

Focusing on providing the almost 80 million dogs in the US with an unconditional commitment to their health and wellness, the All American Pet Company, Inc, (AAPT) introduces NUTRA BAR™, the first super-premium bar for dogs. Great for on-the-go dogs and their pet parents, the NutraBar is the first-ever portable, heart-healthy, all-natural, semi-moist high protein, low carb 4oz. bar individually wrapped just for dogs. The NutraBar is a functionally nutritious protein-first formula compatible with the company’s super premium 27% protein CHOMPIONS® MULTI-MEAL kibble, and the new super-premium, 25% protein MUTT™ food for dogs brand.

“Food bars are a convenience of our everyday lives, and we are the only pet wellness company in the world that has made them convenient for our four-legged family members,” noted Lisa Bershan, President, AAPT. “Developing the NutraBar was no walk in the park,” added Barry Schwartz, CEO, AAPT. “It took five years to align the highly palatable super-premium patent pending formula with our proprietary production process and equipment. The NutraBar will be a game changer in the industry.”

NutraBars come in three distinct formulas: original, senior and low-fat. As the first and only real food bar for dogs, the NutraBar can be broken into small bites and used as training treats or given as a complete and balanced meal. Each bar retails for $1.49, with a dozen priced at $17.88 and a 72 count case for $104.88. With the first-run of these unique meals on the go already over-sold, NutraBars will be available at a variety of retail stores and on line in September of 2012.

As America has mobilized so has the nation’s food service industry. In 2011 the number of U.S. convenience stores grew 1.2% over the past year to a record 148,341 doors, posting $681 billion in total sales, according to Nielsen. Every drug and convenience store in America devotes 10-30 sq. ft. of shelf space for human power bars, energy bars and nutritional bars. Adding the convenience of the NutraBar to in-store pet food selections — both on-shelf and via clip-strips — raises the potential retail outlets that carry AAPT products to more than 250,000 stores.

ABOUT: All American Pet Company, the only public company singularly focused on pet wellness, produces, markets, and sells natural super-premium and premium patented wellness products under proprietary brand names specifically for dogs. Forward-looking Statements: This release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature — statements that are predictive and which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions. These statements are made based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, dependence on suppliers; lack of financing; delays in development or shipment of new products; introduction of new products by major competitors; inability to expand our operations to support increased growth; and declining economic conditions. For more information on the company, visit www.allamericanpetcompany.com