Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) – the definitive trade show for the natural and organic sector – has officially revealed its full speaker line-up for 2025.
Returning to Excel London on 12-13 May, the pioneering event will host two days of thought-provoking and industry-defining content. This year’s programme features influential voices from Planet Organic, Whole Foods Market UK, Soil Association Certification, and The Vegan Society – alongside respected figures such as Patrick Holford, Dr Marilyn Glenville, Simon Wright, and Lee Holdstock.
Renowned for delivering must-know insights to visiting retailers, buyers, and distributors, NOPEX tackles the hottest topics shaping the industry. From the challenges and opportunities in independent retail to the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), sustainability practices, emerging retail trends, and much more.
Here are a few retail panel sessions not to be missed:
- Health Stores UK Expert Panel: Empowering independent health stores for growth and success
Join Dave Christie (Health Stores UK) and an expert panel of independent health store owners answer questions sent in from stores nationwide and take live audience questions, covering everything from HR and customer acquisition to merchandising and EPOS systems [May 12 – 1:00pm – 1:45pm].
- Selling what you stand for, not just products on shelves
Join this interactive panel discussion (with Al Overton, Plant Organic, Better Food and Natural Health) on the benefits and challenges of selling a vision and creating an identity for your store beyond the products that you stock [May 12 – 2:45 – 3:30].
- How Denmark is replacing UPFs with organic and plant-rich foods (and how we can do the same)
Danish expert in plant-rich food systems Ebbe Korsgaard will be quizzed by UK sustainable food specialist Simon Wright. Gain insight into how partnerships increased organic food uptake, put plant-rich on the menu and addressed the issue of UPFs [May 13 – 12:25pm – 1:00pm].
- Building Resilient Food Futures within Your Business for You(th)
This Soil Association panel will explore the role of youth perspectives in shaping innovative strategies and facing the global challenges of the food sector with fresh ideas. The panel will discuss how embracing intergenerational collaboration can secure a thriving future for the food ecosystem and your business [May 13 – 11.30am -12.15pm].
Stay ahead of the trends
For trends reports, the Soil Association will highlight findings from their latest Organic Market Report. Jade Hoai from Whole Foods Market UK will reveal what’s hot right now and what’s gaining traction with consumers. For a global outlook, Victoria Bolston of Bolst Global Limited will dive into emerging product trends and evolving consumer behaviours, and Mary Allen (Natural Brand Works) will present a global perspective on trends, having scouted innovations at trade shows around the world.
For a full programme of talks on the Main Stage and to explore the complete speaker lineup, please visit: www.naturalproducts.co.uk/events.
Register now
Natural & Organic Products Expo returns to Excel London on new weekday dates – Monday and Tuesday, 12–13 May. The show will showcase the best in natural, organic, and sustainable food, health, and beauty innovations available on the market today. Trade visitors are encouraged to register in advance to avoid the £50 on-the-door fee. Proof of trade status is required for entry. To register for a FREE trade ticket, please visit: www.naturalproducts.co.uk.
