10 Best of Expo West

Staff picks standout brands and products leading the industry from Expo West 2026.

1. Rodale Institute Book

Recognized for more than 75 years of advancing regenerative organic agriculture, with its latest publication continuing to translate research into practical guidance for farmers and industry stakeholders.

2. Magic Chocolate

Selected for launching a new line of organic, low-sugar chocolate products that combine indulgence with functional ingredients and clean label formulation.

3. Ciranda

Highlighted for expanding its portfolio of certified organic, non-GMO ingredients while strengthening traceable, direct-from-farm sourcing partnerships globally.

4. Tradin

Chosen for scaling regenerative and organic supply chains worldwide, including recent investments in farmer programs and vertically integrated sourcing models.

5. Send Bars

Noted for its rapid growth in the functional snack category, offering whole-food bars made with nutrient-dense ingredients and a strong emphasis on ingredient transparency.

6. Niman Ranch

Recognized for over two decades of leadership in humane animal husbandry, with continued expansion of its network of independent family farmers raising livestock without antibiotics or added hormones.

7. Liquadry

Selected for introducing a novel hydration product that uses clean, functional ingredients to address electrolyte balance without artificial additives.

8. Ringa

Highlighted for developing convenient, clean-label products that respond to rising demand for nutrient-rich, on-the-go food solutions.

9. Yaupon Brothers

Chosen for building a market around yaupon, North America’s only native caffeinated plant, while supporting regenerative harvesting and regional economic development.

10. Essential Oxygen

Recognized for pioneering organic oral care and personal care products, with ongoing innovation in non-toxic formulations and environmentally responsible packaging.

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