November 6-8, 2007 | Exhibit Hall November 7 & 8 | The Venetian & The Sands Expo | Las Vegas, Nevada
SupplySide West is celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary in 2007.
Over the past 10 years, SupplySide West has grown from 86 booths in 1997 to 1,000+ booths this year and continues to be the world’s largest event for healthy and innovative ingredients.
To celebrate, Virgo Publishing is instituting INSIDER’s Scientific Excellence Award and
Food Product Design’s Scientific Excellence Award presented at Supplyside West. The recipients
will be awarded at 3pm on Thurs., Nov 8 in the Virgo Publishing booth over champagne and dessert. For more information on the awards program,
click
here.
MY SUPPLYSIDE STORY
Below are a few SupplySide West quotes from over the years. Share your SupplySide West memories, recount highlights and describe what SupplySide West has meant to you both professionally and personally -- and have fun!
Comments:
Ten Years - WOW!!
“Who would have thought that 10 years ago "we" (Jon Benninger, myself and Virgo Publishing) along with an extremely motivated industry were in the process of creating the world's largest tradeshow for healthy ingredients - SupplySide. We knew that we would be serving a very specific niche within the dietary supplement industry that was currently "underserved". We also knew that we could provide a venue for the "movers and shakers" of the industry and create an atmosphere for business meetings and transactions, education and a little networking fun in sunny Scottsdale. With the addition of Food Product Design and health food ingredients to SupplySide, we have created one-stop shopping where you can learn, purchase, meet and develop nutritional products. Thank you for being there with us 10 years ago and thank you for being here with us today. Without your support, this would not have been possible. Thank you very much. Wow, what a ride and it has been AMAZING!!!”
Peggy JacksonVirgo Publishing, Health & Nutrition Division5/17/2007 10:55:54 AM
"I have been attending this show for almost 10 years and have always found it to be a wonderful place to get a lot of things done in a short period of time, be it meeting with established contacts or prospecting for new strategic sourcing opportunities."
Ori AmramiHerbalife International5/17/2007 1:20:37 PM
"We traditionally use this venue to launch new products, because our customers are interested in learning about our latest supplement offerings."
Ron UdellSoft Gel Technologies Inc.5/17/2007 1:21:08 PM
"It would be difficult to imagine the show being much better. We were impressed with the quantity of highly interested individuals visiting our booth and noted that the majority of conversations we had were with higher-level decision makers than those we often see at some of the other shows."
Tim GambleNutraceutix5/17/2007 1:21:37 PM
"As usual, SupplySide West was a fantastic opportunity addressing several needs. The show floor was very busy, but not to the point where conversations were hard to have at each booth. The networking opportunities were abundant and the receptions were helpful in meeting new ingredient suppliers and catching up with ingredient suppliers I was already familiar with. In addition, my colleague and I took the divide and conquer approach to cover as many of the educational seminars as possible, which were all very helpful and interesting."
Shane DurkeeBayer HealthCare5/17/2007 1:22:04 PM
Although I remember when you started, it seems like the SupplySide shows have always been an important part of the industry. Looking through your photo gallery reminded me of that first show, held in a tent. That first SupplySide and every one since have been successful for me and for my clients. SupplySide was an excellent idea then, and has become an essential industry event. I wouldn't miss it.
Suzanne SheltonThe Shelton Group PR5/29/2007 10:24:18 AM
I've been attending the Supplyside West show since its inception. I knew then how important this show would be, and it has clearly evolved and matured with the industry. It presents the best way for manufacturers and customers to meet and begin a business relationship. And have fun doing it at the same time. The commitment to education brings the show to the next important level as well. What more could we want?
Mark SyslerBio-Botanica Inc7/24/2007 12:43:17 PM
We finally were able to attend last year and found it an interesting experience. Congratulations on 10 years!
This is one of the best uses of my time as a Natural Products Industry sales rep. From exclusive meetings with clients to quaint dinner's with colleagues, the venue, the hotel, the SSW staff says it all. Bravo for a job well done! Congrats on 10 years!
Betsy FallonA.M. Todd8/21/2007 9:00:36 PM
I have been attending Supply Side since the days under the white tent and standing on plywood in Scottsdale, and it is hard to believe how far this show has come in ten years. From the beginning Supply Side has been an innovative and dynamic show and has captured the pulse of our industry. We view it as a critical venue for meeting our customers and launching new products and concepts. Congratulations on 10 great years!
Hartley PondFutureCeuticals9/28/2007 11:20:52 AM
I remember when the whole show was under two big Tents. It had rained and they layed down plywood for us to walk around on! You've come a long way Supply Side! Celebrate Your 10th Anniversary Enjoyable!
Edward FletcherStrategic Sourcing, Inc.10/17/2007 2:09:53 PM
