Natural Products Industry Invited to Shape Climate Day
Industry members can submit programming ideas for the upcoming 2027 Climate Day by November 13.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Organic Food
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One Step Closer is inviting the natural products community to contribute programming ideas for the upcoming Climate Day, scheduled to take place at Natural Products Expo West. This call for content aims to gather tactical strategies for the 2027 event.
Why it matters
Engaging the industry in shaping the Climate Day agenda ensures that sessions at the 2027 conference address the specific, evolving needs of sustainable business leaders. This collaborative approach helps translate broader climate commitments into actionable, day-to-day strategies for organic and natural food enterprises.
One Step Closer has issued a call for programming ideas for the 2027 iteration of Climate Day, building on an initiative that launched in 2017. The program remains in the planning phase as organizers review industry submissions.
The players
One Step Closer
An organization focused on providing resources and collaboration platforms for the natural products and climate-conscious business community.
Natural Products Expo West
A major annual trade show for the organic and natural products industry where health trends and sustainable business practices are highlighted.
The details
One Step Closer is seeking proposals that emphasize tactical strategy and interactive learning experiences to address climate challenges within the natural products sector. Interested parties are encouraged to submit ideas for session structures, specific speakers, or focused conversations that provide practical takeaways for attendees. These contributions help define the curriculum for the event, which is hosted during the Natural Products Expo West.
Timeline
• The first Climate Day was held in 2017.
• Programming submission ideas are due on November 13, 2026.
• Climate Day will take place on March 2, 2027.
Health Landscape
This effort builds upon the foundation established by the 2017 inaugural Climate Day event, reflecting an ongoing industry shift toward integrating sustainability into core business strategies. It aligns with broader institutional efforts to standardize climate-conscious practices across the organic products sector.
For readers in Anaheim interested in the intersection of climate action and health, this event offers a venue to understand how supply chain sustainability impacts the organic products you purchase. Discussions with your local retailer about their sourcing commitments can further clarify how these industry changes reach your kitchen.
The takeaway
Engaging in sustainability-focused industry events helps track how market leaders are prioritizing environmental health in your food supply. Keep an eye on the Natural Products Expo West schedule for updates on finalized sessions that may impact the organic standards of your favorite products.
What happens next
The submission window for all session and speaker proposals closes on November 13, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in the sector at Organic Food.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Hope Natural Media.
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