Diane Ray to Meet with Brands at Natural Products Expo West 2026

Research America Inc. Supports Growth-Focused Innovation in Anaheim

Newtown Square, PA, February 13, 2026. Research America Inc. announces that RAI VP of Strategic Innovation Diane Ray will attend Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California, March 3 to 6, meeting with brands ready to accelerate growth and strengthen competitive advantage through market research and consumer insights.

Who: Diane Ray, VP of Strategic Innovation, Research America Inc.
Event: Natural Products Expo West 2026
Where: Anaheim, California
When: March 3 to 6, 2026
Focus: Brand positioning, innovation validation, and growth strategy for health and wellness brands

Turning Consumer Insights into Strategic Advantage

With global experience across more than 25 countries, Diane helps organizations translate research into clear, actionable strategy. Her work has supported brands and institutions including Amway, AstraZeneca, Johnson and Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, and NASA.

During Expo West, Diane will meet with teams looking to sharpen positioning, validate innovation concepts, and uncover new growth opportunities across health and wellness categories, including food and beverage and health and beauty.

Health and Wellness Consumer Research from Research America and NMI

Brands attending Expo West can also draw on syndicated trend data from the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), a Research America company. Recent reports include the 2025 Health and Wellness Consumer Trends in America Report and the 2026 Supplements, OTC & Rx Consumer Trends Report. Learn more about our syndicated data and custom research for health and wellness brands.

Diane Ray, VP of Strategic Innovation at Research America, at Natural Products Expo West 2026 in Anaheim

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Diane Ray?

Diane Ray is VP of Strategic Innovation at Research America Inc. With global experience across more than 25 countries, she helps organizations translate market research into clear, actionable strategy. Her work has supported brands and institutions including Amway, AstraZeneca, Johnson and Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, and NASA.

When and where is Natural Products Expo West 2026?

Natural Products Expo West 2026 takes place March 3 to 6, 2026, in Anaheim, California. It is one of the largest trade events for natural, organic, and healthy products, bringing together brands, retailers, and suppliers across the health and wellness industry.

How does Research America help health and wellness brands?

Research America helps health and wellness brands sharpen positioning, validate innovation concepts, and uncover new growth opportunities through custom market research and consumer insights. Its company, the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), also publishes syndicated reports on health and wellness, supplement, OTC, and Rx consumer trends.

How can I schedule a meeting with Diane Ray?

To schedule time with Diane Ray, email info@researchamericainc.com or call Research America Inc. at (610) 356-1800. The team can set up a conversation about your positioning, innovation, or growth strategy questions, in person at industry events or virtually.

To schedule time to meet with Diane, contact us at info@researchamericainc.com or call Research America Inc. at (610) 356-1800. Meet the rest of our leadership team or read more company news.