Naturally Independent Expo
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Education, networking and a celebration of independent retail highlight the 2026 event this month.
The natural products industry will gather in Palm Springs, CA, this month as the Naturally Independent Expo (NIE) returns to the Palm Springs Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14.
This year’s event marks the first Naturally Independent Expo under the ownership and management of VRM Media, publisher of Vitamin Retailer, Nutrition Industry Executive and Natural Practitioner magazines. VRM acquired the show from the Positively Natural Network (PNN) following the 2025 event, however the Naturally Independent Expo continues as the official trade show of PNN with the full support of its membership and board of directors.
The 2026 NIE show brings together independent natural products retailers, holistic practitioners, manufacturers and other members of the industry for two days focused on education, product discovery, networking and strengthening the independent natural products channel.
DON’T MISS THESE SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
FRIDAY, NOV. 13
9 a.m.—Welcome Breakfast sponsored by Arthur Andrew Medical
10 a.m.—“Differentiating Your Store From the Competition”—hosted by Sarah Super, INFRA with Starkie Sowers, Clark’s Nutrition and Alina Hornfeldt, Mastel’s Health Foods
12 p.m.—Lunch & Learn with Dr. Earl Mindell—“Tips for Selling Dietary Supplements to Your Customers and Patients” sponsored by Nature’s Way
1:30 p.m.—Keynote: “The Gut-Metabolic-Weight Triangle: Rebuilding the Body’s Own Signals in the GLP-1 Era”—Elizabeth Pepple, Clemson University; sponsored by Saanroo
4:30-6:30 p.m.—Welcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Preview
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
8:30 a.m.—Breakfast & VRM Media Awards Ceremony sponsored by Bluebonnet Nutrition
9 a.m.—“Nutritional Support for Brain Health”—Carl Germano, CNS/CDN
10 a.m.-2 p.m.—Exhibit Hall Open Exclusively to Retailers & Practitioners
11 a.m.—“The Natural Retailer” Live Podcast—Hosted by George Goodwin, Goodwin’s Organics
12 p.m.—Dr. Michael Murray—“Flavonoids: Nature’s Biological Response Modifiers”
1 p.m.—Dr. Earl Mindell—“Living Longer and Healthier Through Diet and Nutrition” sponsored by NOW Foods
2-4 p.m.—Natural Wellness Expo Consumer Day & Exhibit Hall
4 p.m.—2026 Naturally Independent Expo concludes
The natural products industry will gather in Palm Springs, CA, this month as the Naturally Independent Expo (NIE) returns to the Palm Springs Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14.
This year’s event marks the first Naturally Independent Expo under the ownership and management of VRM Media, publisher of Vitamin Retailer, Nutrition Industry Executive and Natural Practitioner magazines. VRM acquired the show from the Positively Natural Network (PNN) following the 2025 event, however the Naturally Independent Expo continues as the official trade show of PNN with the full support of its membership and board of directors.
The 2026 NIE show brings together independent natural products retailers, holistic practitioners, manufacturers and other members of the industry for two days focused on education, product discovery, networking and strengthening the independent natural products channel.
DON’T MISS THESE SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
FRIDAY, NOV. 13
9 a.m.—Welcome Breakfast sponsored by Arthur Andrew Medical
10 a.m.—“Differentiating Your Store From the Competition”—hosted by Sarah Super, INFRA with Starkie Sowers, Clark’s Nutrition and Alina Hornfeldt, Mastel’s Health Foods
12 p.m.—Lunch & Learn with Dr. Earl Mindell—“Tips for Selling Dietary Supplements to Your Customers and Patients” sponsored by Nature’s Way
1:30 p.m.—Keynote: “The Gut-Metabolic-Weight Triangle: Rebuilding the Body’s Own Signals in the GLP-1 Era”—Elizabeth Pepple, Clemson University; sponsored by Saanroo
4:30-6:30 p.m.—Welcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Preview
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
8:30 a.m.—Breakfast & VRM Media Awards Ceremony sponsored by Bluebonnet Nutrition
9 a.m.—“Nutritional Support for Brain Health”—Carl Germano, CNS/CDN
10 a.m.-2 p.m.—Exhibit Hall Open Exclusively to Retailers & Practitioners
11 a.m.—“The Natural Retailer” Live Podcast—Hosted by George Goodwin, Goodwin’s Organics
12 p.m.—Dr. Michael Murray—“Flavonoids: Nature’s Biological Response Modifiers”
1 p.m.—Dr. Earl Mindell—“Living Longer and Healthier Through Diet and Nutrition” sponsored by NOW Foods
2-4 p.m.—Natural Wellness Expo Consumer Day & Exhibit Hall
4 p.m.—2026 Naturally Independent Expo concludes
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Where is it happening?
Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6440, United States
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