Event description

Expo West is one of the leading natural products trade shows and represents a great opportunity to find plant-based brands or, conversely, get discovered by distributors and retailers.

GFI’s Audrey Gyr will speak on a panel, “The State of Plant Based & Alternative Protein,” on Friday, March 10 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm in the Marriott, Grand Ballroom E.

Event location

800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, California 92802 United States
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2023 Expo West Alternative Protein Guide

GFI’s Corporate Engagement team will be attending Expo West and we’d love to meet you there! We’ve put together a handy guide to help you navigate all exhibitors tags related to alternative proteins.

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Audrey gyr

Audrey Gyr

STARTUP INNOVATION SPECIALIST

Audrey Gyr serves as GFI’s Startup Innovation Specialist, supporting entrepreneurs and startups in the alternative protein sector and building open-access tools for the industry.

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