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CompletedMar 2–6, 2026

Natural Products
Expo West

Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA

3rd
Production Run
4+
Retail Meetings
65,000+
Attendees
TikTok
New Channels
Event Overview

Natural Products Expo West is the world's largest natural, organic, and healthy products trade show — 65,000+ attendees, 3,000+ exhibitors, and the most influential buyers in the industry. Alvara's presence at Expo West 2026 was a statement of arrival.

From the Launch Pad presentation to strategic retail meetings with Erewhon, Costco, Whole Foods, and QVC — and the emergence of TikTok Wellness Shop and Shark Tank opportunities — Expo West 2026 was the most consequential event in Alvara's history to date.

Key Highlights

What Happened at
Expo West

01

Third Production Run

Expo West marked the debut of Alvara's third production run — a significant scaling milestone that demonstrated growing demand and operational maturity.

  • Third production run successfully launched
  • Increased batch size while maintaining quality
  • New packaging refinements debuted
  • Strong sell-through at the event
02

Launch Pad Presentation

Alvara was selected for the prestigious Launch Pad presentation at Expo West — a curated showcase for the most innovative new brands in the natural products industry.

  • Selected for Launch Pad presentation
  • Presented to 500+ industry buyers and press
  • Received strong buyer interest
  • Featured in Expo West media coverage
03

Retail Meetings: Erewhon, Costco, Whole Foods, QVC

Alvara held strategic meetings with some of the most influential retailers in the natural products space — including Erewhon, Costco, Whole Foods, and QVC — exploring distribution partnerships.

  • Erewhon: Premium natural grocery partnership discussion
  • Costco: Bulk distribution opportunity explored
  • Whole Foods: National shelf placement conversation
  • QVC: TV shopping channel partnership interest
04

TikTok Wellness Shop & Shark Tank Casting

Two major media opportunities emerged: a TikTok Wellness Shop partnership for direct-to-consumer social commerce, and a Shark Tank casting call submission.

  • TikTok Wellness Shop partnership initiated
  • Shark Tank casting call submitted
  • Social commerce strategy developed
  • Creator partnership pipeline established
05

New Merch Debut

Alvara debuted its new merchandise line at Expo West — extending the brand beyond the product and into lifestyle territory.

  • New apparel line debuted
  • Strong positive reception from attendees
  • Merch sold out at the event
  • Brand extension strategy validated