Hosted Buyer The Nourish Hosted Buyer Program is a curated, high-touch experience built for real meetings, real follow-up, and real outcomes — connecting qualified retailers with values-aligned brands across natural, organic, and better-for-you.
How It Works
Who should apply
The Nourish Hosted Buyer Program is designed for qualified buyers and category leaders actively sourcing natural and organic products, including:
- Independent natural retailers & specialty grocers
- Regional chains & co-ops
- E-commerce retailers & curated marketplaces
- Foodservice and hospitality buyers (select categories)
- Distributors, buying groups, and retail networks (select roles)
Ideal candidates are actively evaluating new brands and ready to place test orders or expand distribution.
What’s Included
based on your sourcing priorities
with aligned brands
designed for focused, efficient discovery
access for meetings, recharge, and networking
for scheduling and on-site navigation
built for commerce
(retail strategy, category growth, and deal-making conversations)
(Travel/hotel support, if offered, will be communicated directly to accepted buyers based on eligibility and program capacity.)
Buyer commitments
(to keep it high-value)
To protect the quality of the program for both buyers and brands, Hosted Buyers agree to:
- Complete a sourcing profile by the deadline
- Participate in scheduled meetings and Hosted Buyer Hours
- Provide brief post-event feedback to improve matching and outcomes
This structure ensures the program delivers what competitors promise—but with a stronger focus on fit, follow-through, and commercial results (vs. primarily rewarding attendance and activity).
For Brands
The Hosted Buyer Program is a premium opportunity for exhibiting brands to connect with qualified, vetted retail decision-makers.
Brand participation includes:
- Access to hosted buyer meeting requests & matchmaking
- Hosted Buyer Hours designed to maximize buyer engagement
- Optional curated meeting blocks and lounge activations (limited)