Plant Based World Expo, the global gathering for retail and foodservice professionals, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with SPINS, a leader in data and insights for the wellness-focused Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the upcoming North America event this fall, enhancing connections between exhibitors and buyers through data-driven matchmaking.

The expo, scheduled for September 11-12, 2024, at the Javits Center in New York City, celebrates its fifth anniversary of showcasing leading and innovative plant-based products. Industry-leading companies such as Conagra Foodservice and Oatly are among those already signed up to exhibit.

This year introduces a groundbreaking advancement to the expo’s Hosted Buyer Program. SPINS will lend its expertise to supercharge the matchmaking program, ensuring retail buyers are connected with exhibitors whose offerings align with current consumer demands. This initiative is designed to foster informed connections, enabling suppliers to expand their reach and tap into new distribution channels at no additional cost.

Jay Margolis, CEO of SPINS, expresses his enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Plant Based World Expo to facilitate informed connections between product manufacturers and discerning buyers. For over two decades, SPINS has been proud to support innovation and foster growth across the plant-based industry. Our data, insights, and expertise has helped bring so many great brands to the table, and we are excited to work with Plant Based World Expo to support the next generation of companies and products.”

In addition to enhancing the Hosted Buyer Program, SPINS will contribute unique insights from the latest retail data as part of the Plant Based World Expo conference program, now open to all attendees for the first time. This initiative promises to provide valuable insights and foster meaningful discussions on the future of the plant-based industry.

As the Plant Based World Expo North America approaches, exhibiting companies can anticipate a more dynamic and fruitful event experience, courtesy of this pioneering partnership. For companies eager to showcase their plant-based products, now is the time to book a booth and participate in this one-of-a-kind buyer matchmaking experience.