Every year, the Global Products Expo sets the stage for innovation, creativity, and next-level networking—and 2025 is no exception. Whether you’re attending to discover the latest in food, or beverage, this year’s lineup promises to dazzle. But amidst hundreds of vendors, there are always a few that rise above the rest.
We’re talking about the award winning trade show booths—the ones that combine bold branding, smart design, and immersive experiences that stop you in your tracks.
Here’s your ultimate list of the must-see booths and top exhibitors you can’t afford to miss at the New Jersey Expo Center from June 26–28, 2025.
1. BuzzCraft CBD Beverages
Why You Can’t Miss It: Multi-sensory sampling bar with AR-enhanced packaging
Booth Awards: Best Wellness Booth Design 2024 (Industry Trends Magazine)
What Makes It Special: BuzzCraft has quickly become a standout in CBD beverages. Their award winning trade show booth includes interactive walls, ambient lighting, and an aroma station where you can customize your ideal mood beverage. It’s an Instagrammable space with serious branding power.
2. FlavorFirst Organics
Why You Can’t Miss It: Transparent storytelling through smart packaging
Booth Awards: Best Eco-Friendly Booth at Food Future Expo 2024
What Makes It Special: This booth blends sustainability with sensory delight. Attendees can scan QR codes to learn the origin of each product ingredient and hear directly from farmers via embedded video screens. Don’t skip their edible samples—they’re a crowd favorite.
3. VaporNova
Why You Can’t Miss It: Futuristic, AI-driven vape experience
Booth Awards: Best Interactive Booth at VapeCon 2024
What Makes It Special: VaporNova’s booth feels more like a sci-fi lounge than a vendor space. AI-powered product matchmakers help you find your ideal vape based on your preferences. The entire booth is voice-activated, with a sleek, minimalist design that screams premium.
4. Zest & Root
Why You Can’t Miss It: Cultural storytelling through cuisine
Booth Awards: Best Branding in Food Products, Flavor Awards 2023
What Makes It Special: Known for its gourmet sauces and spice blends, Zest & Root offers a fully immersive cultural journey. Each dish is paired with music, visuals, and the story of its origin. You’ll walk away with more than just a sample—you’ll take a trip around the world in one booth.
5. GreenLeaf Packaging Solutions
Why You Can’t Miss It: Live demonstrations of smart, sustainable packaging
Booth Awards: Best Innovation Booth at PackTech USA 2024
What Makes It Special: For those interested in packaging and sustainability, this booth is gold. Watch their machines produce eco-friendly packaging live, then test the durability and features yourself. They’re pioneering smart packaging that enhances product transparency—a huge trend in 2025.
6. NaturaVape
Why You Can’t Miss It: Eco-conscious vape station with refill stations
Booth Awards: Best Sustainable Design at Global Green Expo 2024
What Makes It Special: NaturaVape is all about reusability and circular design. Their booth is built entirely from recycled materials and includes refill stations where you can bring your old cartridges and receive discounts. Their “Green Vape” initiative is one of the most talked-about sustainability moves in the industry.
7. Sunchain Superfoods
Why You Can’t Miss It: Bright, wellness-forward branding with smart sampling
Booth Awards: Best Startup Booth, Natural Products Show 2024
What Makes It Special: This superfood startup understands how to brand food products right. Their clean layout, vitamin shot bar, and “build-your-own snack pack” station make this booth irresistible to wellness retailers and curious attendees alike.
8. GlowTreats
Why You Can’t Miss It: Glow-in-the-dark candy meets functional nutrition
Booth Awards: Most Innovative Product Launch, SweetTech Awards 2023
What Makes It Special: GlowTreats has found the sweet spot between novelty and health. Their booth is visually stunning, with dark lighting, neon accents, and interactive photo spots. Their glow-enhanced collagen candies are flying off shelves—and their booth will probably go viral.
9. FusionFarms
Why You Can’t Miss It: Hydroponic food tastings on-site
Booth Awards: Best Agri-Tech Booth, Future of Farming Expo 2024
What Makes It Special: FusionFarms grows microgreens and herbs using a closed-loop hydroponic system—and they’re bringing a live setup to the Expo. Expect on-the-spot salads, flavor testing, and lots of education about the future of food. This one’s for the farm-to-table crowd.
10. CannaTreats by Verde
Why You Can’t Miss It: Gourmet cannabis edibles in a fine-dining format
Booth Awards: Best Cannabis Brand Design 2024 (Cannabis Creators Guild)
What Makes It Special: CannaTreats is pushing the boundaries of cannabis-infused cuisine. Their booth replicates a luxury restaurant setting, complete with soft jazz, wine pairings (non-alcoholic, of course), and plated samplers. Their chef-led tastings are by reservation only—book early!
What Makes an Award Winning Trade Show Booth?
Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned trade show pro, it’s easy to see why certain booths rise to the top. Here’s what they all have in common:
- Immersive Experiences: From AR to tastings to live demos, they pull you in.
- Strong Branding: Clear visuals, consistent messaging, and purpose-driven design.
- Innovation: Whether it’s product features, sustainable materials, or tech-enabled packaging, these booths represent the cutting edge.
- Engagement: Games, QR codes, giveaways, and social-friendly backdrops turn visitors into brand ambassadors.
Plan Your Expo Experience Like a Pro
Want to get the most out of your visit? Here are a few quick tips:
🕗 Arrive early to beat the crowd and have quality conversations.
📍 Use the official Expo map to mark booths from this list.
📸 Take photos and notes—you’ll want to remember which brands wowed you.
💬 Ask questions—many of the booths have founders and product developers on site.
🎁 Look for giveaways—most award-winning booths come with swag!
Final Thoughts: Don’t Just Attend—Engage
The Global Products Expo 2025 is more than a trade show—it’s a showcase of the future. And these award winning trade show booths are proof that the best exhibitors don’t just set up a table—they create a moment.
If you’re attending this June, make these booths your priority. They’re where creativity meets strategy, innovation meets inspiration, and brand meets buyer.
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🗓️ June 26–28, 2025 | 📍 New Jersey Expo Center
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