If you’re in the food and beverages business, be aware that Americas’ food beverages show offers the best platform to connect with the right audience, network with the right people to build the right connections, and learn the right strategies and ways to achieve success in the highly competitive food and beverage industry.
Every year, Chefs, food and beverage connoisseurs, food and beverage experts and influencers, and others connected with the food and beverage industry swarm the numerous shows to see new introductions and innovations, discover new technologies and techniques, and unearth new opportunities and partnerships.
Americas’ Food & Beverage scene is thriving and getting better each year. To be a part of the vibrant landscape, be a part of Americas’ shows and grab the opportunity to become the standout performer of the year.
Like each year, 2024 calendar too brims with several shows. They give you the opportunity to stamp your presence. Choose the right show that offers the right scope for your business to thrive and stand out to earn the best ROI for your food industry niche.
Top America’s Food Beverages Show 2024
Every year, America plays host to several top food beverages show. Each of them has its brand of merits that are of significant benefit to the participants as well as attendees.
But some shows are a cut above the rest. The following ten are among the top shows in America.
1. Nama Show
DATE: 7TH May – 9th May, 2024
VENUE: Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas.
ABOUT
The 2024 NAMA Show
- Is a premier gathering of professionals and operators in the convenience services industry.
- Will showcase advanced solutions customized to cater to the evolving requirements of professional consumers.
- Will have activities and sessions tailored to the needs of those involved with manufacturing facilities, large office buildings, universities, and such likes.
- Will have several interesting additions, including New Product Zones, Imagination Way, Expo Hall, and Pre-Conference Tours.
As an exhibitor, you will get the unique opportunity to
- Showcase and discover offerings tailored to improve customer experiences.
- Interact with leading industry players, hear from them their insights on industry developments, and keep up with the latest market trends.
- See new innovations and technologies, and explore how they can be used to help your business grow.
- Connect and network with key industry experts and thought leaders, identify new market/opportunities, and strengthen business connections.
- Meet with current suppliers and work out better ways to strengthen business relationships.
To understand how you can benefit more from the show, visit
2. Sweets and Snacks Expo
DATE: 13TH May – 16th May, 2024
VENUE: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
ORGANIZER: National Confectioners’ Association
ABOUT
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo
- Will be the 27th edition, and the biggest confectionery, sweets, and snacks show in North America.
- Is slated to attract over 800 exhibitors and 18,000 visitors from across the U.S. and the world.
- Will feature ‘The StartUp Street’, a unique snacks and confectionery products pavilion for emerging companies.
- Will feature ‘Specialty Market’ dedicated to fair trade certified offerings, organic and free-from products, and diverse gourmet delicacies.
- Will feature ‘Supplier Showcase’, a dedicated marketplace for suppliers to display their latest in ingredients, machinery, packaging, and more.
- Have a variety of educational programming sessions
As an exhibitor, you will get the opportunity to
- Display your latest offerings to an audience of targeted buyers comprising of knowledgeable business persons and retailers.
- Discover the latest in merchandising innovations and supply-side solutions.
- Explore business opportunities in the Chocolate, Candy, Mints, Gum, & Snacks market; and build profitable connections.
- Interact with industry experts, influencers, and thought leaders, connect with them and get to know their insights on the latest industry trends and issues.
To understand better about the show & register, visit www.sweetsandsnacks.com
3. The National Restaurant Show
DATE: 18TH May – 21st May, 2024.
VENUE: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.
ABOUT
The show
- Is the premier event in the Western Hemisphere known to attract large gatherings of top-notch food service professionals.
- Will host over 1,800 exhibiting companies across 900 plus food categories.
- Will serve as an educational hub with expert-led sessions and demonstrations. The focus will be on vital industry insights. This will help participants to stay abreast with the latest developments and issues that have an impact on their business.
As an exhibitor, you will get a unique chance to
- Display the latest of food offerings to an audience of well-informed buyers with buying authority.
- Explore the latest products and trends, and forge beneficial connections.
WEBSITE: https://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com/2024-show-may-18-21-2024
4. Coffee Fest
DATE: 14th June – 15th June, 2024.
VENUE: Ernest N Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.
ABOUT
This is a unique event for all those connected with the coffee sector or who have a fondness for coffee.
The event
- Offers a vibrant B2B platform for leading professionals and industry players from specialty coffee and related beverages sectors, and restaurants from across the United States, to come together, converse, and explore emerging market and industry trends.
- Provides a wonderful opportunity for exhibitors keen on growing their brand in the industry to reach out to the right audience, increase sales, and cultivate fruitful business relationships.
- Will have meaningful seminars, competitions, workshops, and many more activities.
WEBSITE: https://www.coffeefest.com/attend-coffee-fest
5. Summer Fancy Food Show
DATE: 23RD June – 25th June, 2024.
VENUE: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City.
ABOUT
The show’s 68th edition
- Is the biggest trade-only specialty food event of its kind in the United States.
- Will bring together on one platform more than 2,700 exhibitors and 35,000 visitors from across the country.
- Will feature numerous food items from more than 45 different food categories. There will be separate pavilions for diverse food items like Chocolates, Candy, Bakery Foods, Cheese, Coffee, Sweets, Snacks, and many more.
- Serve up the newest of the best in specialty food and beverage.
As an exhibitor, you will earn the chance to
- Display your latest range of delectable food offerings to an audience of informed buyers and connect with the right buyers to increase sales, and build business relationships for a lifetime.
- Discover the best-selling food items and network with professionals to gain insights into the latest industry developments and issues.
- Interact with influential industry leaders and experts, learn about their insights on the industry, and forge beneficial business partnerships to explore new markets and business opportunities.
WEBSITE:
https://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-shows/summer/register/
6. LRA Showcase
DATE: 3RD August – 4th August, 2024
VENUE: New Orleans Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
ABOUT
The much-awaited two-day show presents the perfect podium for over 5,500 professionals, suppliers, and others connected with the restaurant industry from across the United States to link-up on one platform.
Participants will get to
- Display their latest offerings to the who’s who of the restaurant industry.
- Explore the latest offerings at close quarters and acquire useful insights into what goes into their making and how they can benefit their needs.
- Network with industry experts and get to know their views on industry developments and issues.
- Learn about the latest innovations in the foodservice sector, and discover the right solutions for their business requirements.
If you’re one of those with a connection with the restaurant industry, it’s an opportunity to connect with the right people who matter and discover new business opportunities as well as solutions for your business.
WEBSITE: https://www.lra.org/showcase1.html
7. The Frozen Foods
DATE: 27th August – 29th August, 2024.
VENUE: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont
ABOUT
The show presents the appropriate platform for industry players and stakeholders to gather on a single stage.
As an exhibitor, you get the chance to
- Present your product offerings to an audience comprising of suppliers looking to beef up their frozen foods inventory; and top chains’ buyers on the lookout for fresh items.
- Connect with the right buyers and expose your brand to a broader section of people including industry experts.
- Interact and converse with top industry experts and influencers and learn about the latest in industry trends and technologies.
- Extend your brand awareness and uplift your brand profile to a whole new level.
8. America’s Food & Beverage Show
DATE: 16TH September – 18th September, 2024
VENUE: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami
ABOUT
It is the biggest food beverages show in the Western Hemisphere. The annually held industry-only event focuses on nurturing and advancing trade amongst food and beverage companies from across the Americas.
The event will
- Be an exclusive B2B expo for top decision-makers and buyers from diverse industry sectors to come together on one platform.
- Attract 600 plus exhibitors and 5,000 buyers from more than 50 nations.
- Provide an unparalleled opportunity for exhibitors to display their latest range of offerings, share innovative solutions, and discover new markets.
WEBSITE: https://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com/
9. World Dairy Expo
DATE: 1ST October – 4th October, 2024
VENUE: Alliant Energy Center, Madison
ABOUT
The event
- Is the largest and world’s only dairy-focused event.
- Is slated to attract more than 775 exhibitors and 65,000 visitors.
- Will showcase the latest innovations and technology in the dairy industry, including forage handling, feeding products, animal health supplies, and more.
- Will have North America’s leading dairy cattle competing for the title of World’s Dairy Expo’s Supreme Champion in seven breed shows.
- Will provide ample opportunities to connect with top names in the industry including technical experts, researchers, and national sales representatives from across the globe.
WEBSITE: https://worlddairyexpo.com/
10. Sommcon
DATE: 5TH October – 7th October, 2024
VENUE: Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA.
ABOUT
The three-day extravaganza is a much-awaited event on the U.S. West Coast.
It
- Is the only beverage trade show on the West Coast to bring together top professionals in the beer, spirits, and wine sectors on one platform.
- Offers a comprehensive program of wine and spirits education, professional growth, mentorship, and networking opportunities for the participants to meet and converse on education and career development in the industry.
- Provides a cohesive platform that connects domestic and international makers of beer, spirits, and wine; and alcohol brands in low and no category with over 1,000 buyers, distributors, and importers.
- Presents an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their latest product offerings to a mature audience comprising of key decision-makers and influencers from the beverage sector.
- Presents ample opportunities for interaction with top names in today’s beverage scene on topics ranging from sales strategies to sustainability, career development, and more.
WEBSITE: https://sommconusa.com/
