Food Trade Shows
There are numerous food trade shows to attend and exhibit to learn about the industry and companies. Another interesting trade show are events put on by ECRM (Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing). They have an interesting concept that is like speed dating but for manufacturers and retail buyers. Their EPPS (Efficient Program Planning Sessions) are category-specific events which consist of one-on-one planning sessions scheduled between buyers and sellers to review new items, marketing initiatives and strategic direction. Check out their website.
Download a schedule Food Show Calendar 2011 PDF
Fancy Food Show Winter
San Francisco Jan 16-18
National Association for the Specialty Food Trade
136 Madison Ave, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-482-6440
Fax: 212-482-6459
Web Site: www.specialtyfood.com
Natural Products Show
Anaheim Mar 11-13
New Hope Natural Media 1401 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Tel: 303-939-8440
Web Site: www.expowest.com
Annual Fiery Food Show
Alberquerque, NM Mar 4-6
Sunbelt Shows, Inc.
P.O. Box 4980
Albuquerque, NM 87196
Tel: 505-873-8680 Fax: 505-877-8579
Web Site: www.fiery-foods.com
Beverage and Food Convention & Trade Show
Las Vegas Mar 7-9
NBRMA/Oxford Publishing
1903 B University Ave
Oxford, MS 38655
Tel: 662-236-5510 Fax: 662-247-3881
Web Site: www.nightclub.com
SNAXPO
Orlando, FL Mar 20 – 23
Snack Food Association
1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22209
Tel: 703-836-4500 Fax: 703-836-8262
Web Site: www.snaxpo.com
National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show
Chicago, IL May 21-24
National Restaurant Association
1200 17th Street, NW.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel: 202-331-5900 or 800-424-5156
Web Site: www.restaurant.org/events/
NCA Sweets & Snacks
Chicago, IL May 24 – 26
National Confectioners Association
1101 30th Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20007
Tel: 202-534-1440 Fax: 202-337-0637
Web Site: www.candyusa.com
Fancy Food Show – Summer
Washington, DC July 10-12
National Association for the Specialty Food Trade
136 Madison Ave, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-482-6440 Fax: 212-482-6459
Web Site: www.specialtyfood.com
Natural Products Expo East
Boston, MA Sep 21-24
New Hope Natural Media
Boulder, CO 80302
Tel: 303-939-8440
Web Site: www.expoeast.com