It’s been two years since we walked the floor at Expo West, and as a result, there was a pent-up explosion of rebrands and new brands flooding the halls and tradeshow floors. What’s more, we got a firsthand look at the trends that are shaping the world of food and beverage, with plant-based alternatives galore, new-to-world snacks, and refreshing updates to well-worn categories like diet cola.

So in 2022, we celebrate the brands that persevered and the entrepreneurs that jump-started their dreams in the face of the pandemic with 22 standout brands with showroom-worthy packaging design.