CREATION NATION named 2017 CPG Editor’s Choice Award Finalist by Informa’s SupplySide, among Top CPG Products for Innovation and Market Impact

Los Angeles (August 2017) — Informa Exhibitions has named PROTEIN BAR MIXES by CREATION NATION as one of its finalists for the 2017 SupplySide CPG Editor’s Choice Awards.

"This means the world to me, says Founder & CEO Karen Nation. About five years ago I dreamed up Protein & Energy Bar Mixes to help everyone have fresh, delicious, empowered nutrition. One of the first things I did (after buying ProteinBarMix.com and making friends try lots of samples ;-) was attend Supply Side West! And I did so every year following as it played a huge role in my R&D, consciously curating each ingredient, business planning, relationship building, and capital raising, before finally launching last year and now soon to be in stores nationwide. It's taken immense passion, hard work, sacrifice, and faith. Thank you Informa and SupplySide Editors for this recognition!"

One winner in each category will be announced at SupplySide West 2017 during presentations on Sept. 28 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"In the past few years we’ve had tremendous success highlighting the products that are coming to market, driven by the innovative ingredients highlighted at SupplySide," said Heather Granato, vice president, content, in Informa’s Global Health & Nutrition Network. "Our team was impressed this year at the range of products and out-of-the-box thinking that these companies are putting into product development to reach their target markets."

About SupplySide West: Hosted by Informa Exhibitions, SupplySide West brings together more than 15,000 ingredient buyers and suppliers from the dietary supplement, beverage, functional food, personal care and sports nutrition industries. SupplySide West is all about the science and strategy around the development of finished products that drive the global business economy. This year’s event takes place Sept. 25 to 29 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. For more information visit www.supplysideshow.com.

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Craving a refreshing summer snack? Wishing there was a healthy meal replacement bar made with fresh, nutritious whole foods and even probiotics? Hooray for the DIY Protein Bar Revolution!

Creation Nation teamed up with our friends at LiveNomva.com and created the freshest, most nutrient-dense protein bar yet! No-bake, minutes-to-make, zero compromise... organic superfoods, 13g organic plant-based protein, MCTs, fresh organic fruits & veggies, probiotics, gluten free, grain free, soy free, and tastes like a Brownie. YES you can have it all! Here are 3 easy recipe variations...

VEGAN PROBIOTIC PROTEIN BARS - makes 8 to 12

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together with a fork...

• 1 bag Creation Nation, Vegan Protein Bar Mix
• 2 pouches Nomva Probiotic Super Smoothie (any flavor)

OR

• 1 bag Vegan Protein Bar Mix
• 1 pouch Nomva Probiotic Super Smoothie
• 1/2 Cup Avocado, mashed (about 1 medium-sized)

OR

• 1 bag Vegan Protein Bar Mix
• 1 pouch Nomva Probiotic Super Smoothie
• 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil

1. Using a spatula, smash the mixture into a sealable container or square pan
2. Chill or freeze for 10-20 minutes 
3. Cut 8 to 12 bars  

That's it!  Well, now comes the best part :)) 

Get your protein bar fix with Nomva in the mix 😋 (we used Nomva StrawNana for these)

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Superfood Protein Ballipops in Matcha • Goji • Cacao.  No bake, fun to make, high protein, clean treats that taste like a Springtime Fairytale!! 

One bag Vegan Protein Bar Mix

2/3 cup Water

1/4 cup Sunflower butter

1/3 cup agave or maple

Roll balls, lolli-stick, and dip in superfood powder or melted cacao. We used matcha powder, goji powder, and cacao  

There is no event grander than Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California! Five days on a natural high with amazing founders and visionaries at the dawn of a food revolution. Disneyland is next door but Natural Products Expo is my happiest place on earth! It left me speechless. Literally. On day 3 I lost my voice talking to people from all over the world in nutrition, food, & beverage. Hearing that our brand was one of the most innovative/ disruptive amongst 3,000 exhibitors was incredibly encouraging tho! We got the green light from some of our favorite national retailers and distributor. Yayyyy!!!

Afterwards I packed up my hybrid and drove to Foodbytes San Francisco to exhibit & present to investors and leaders in food, Ag, and tech. It was an honor to be chosen as one of the 20 Foodbytes! speakers but unfortunately my voice did not come with me. The MC had to read my presentation while I stood on stage, listening. It was a little embarrassing but she did a perfect job and the response to Creation Nation was amazeballs!! So were the sponsors & judges from Rabobank, Whole Foods, and many others.

It's a blessing to watch our company grow with support of the natural product's community. Thanks to Natural Products Expo & New Hope I've built relationships with hundreds of fellow CEOs and advisors I can call on for shared experiences. I am grateful to be a part of this industry which is unlike any other!

One last thought while I'm still on that natural high... how does one come down? I liken it to running a race or when an actor completes a film (really any event you put your heart & soul into to prepare for). The adrenaline high you've been running on crashes, you're exhausted, you've connected with and then said goodbye to people you may never see again while others you'll do business with soon, you're reflecting on what went right and what went wrong, but everything you've learned is exhilirating... Hopefully you made the most of it. Now what?

What works for you post event? A few things I find helpful...

• sleep! 
• massage
• back to regular healthy meals & exercise 
• following up with calls and emails
• staying connected on social media
• the next upcoming event 
• writing in gratitude  

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We were dreaming of a healthier alternative to sugary peanut butter cups when one of our customers magically sent us a recipe for one! A heavenly Creation Nation Manifestation we like to call Paleo Keto Kups or Bulletproof Brownie Bombs. We adjusted the recipe to be flexible to your food tribe and taste buds...

• 1 bag Paleo Energy Bite Mix
• 2/3 cup Coconut Oil and/ or Ghee
• 1/4 cup lemon juice* (or any liquid)
  
• (optional) 2 Tbls freshly ground coffee

1. Mix all ingredients with a fork.
2. Spread into a square pan or sealable container. (If you have silicone cup-molds you can use those instead)
3. Chill for 20 minutes, then cut 16 to 20 pieces.

These Keto Kups\ Brownie Bombs are high fat (healthy fats), perfect protein & fiber, really low carb, no sugar, and full of organic superfood power!! Oh and yes, they are absolutely crave-worthy delicious!

* The Lemon Juice is a surprising twist that makes these bombs "The Bomb" but you can use water or even HWC instead

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