Food Industry Events & Trade Shows

With trade shows and other events, the food industry is full of opportunities for education, innovation, networking, and discovery.

Here are the major upcoming events, organized by category and region. 

Petfood Forum

April 29 - May 1, 2024 • Kansas City, Missouri 
 

Petfood Forum provides an educational experience for learning about pet food consumer purchasing behavior, trends and innovations. With expert insights and networking, the conference and exhibition can help you react faster to shifting market opportunities and demands. Petfood Forum 2024 will take place in-person on April 29 – May 1 in Kansas City, Missouri. Register today to take your pet food industry knowledge to the next level.

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U.S. Trade Shows


Bakery & Snacks

2024 ABA Convention
Scottsdale, AZ, April 14-17, 2024
The premier annual event for baking industry leaders. Events include trends presentations, customer panels, and B2B networking for bakers, suppliers, and industry partners.

SNX2024
Dallas, TX, April 14-16, 2024
SNX – the snack industry’s main education and networking forum – brings hundreds of snack producers and suppliers together for three days of insightful discussions, in-depth business meetings, discovery, and fun.

2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Indianapolis, IN, May 14-16, 2024
The Sweets & Snacks Expo is the premier event for the candy and snacking industries, convening thought leaders and industry experts to discover insights, connect with fellow professionals, and drive these industries forward.

SNAXPO25
Orlando, FL, March 30 – April 1, 2025
SNAXPO is the premier full equipment sourcing expo where you’ll discover state-of-the-art processing, innovative packaging solutions and ingredients, seasonings, and flavors that will help you reach the next level of excellence. Simply put, SNAXPO is where the bright, innovative minds of our industry gather to set their companies up for growth. SNAXPO is the only vertically integrated supply chain trade show that exclusively targets cutting edge resources to snack producers. Whether you’re a start-up brand or a well-established manufacturer, SNAXPO is your source to create better tasting, nutritious snacks, while improving production, quality, and overall profits.

Beverage

Dairy

International Sweetener Colloquium
Aventura, FL, February 25-28, 2024
Co-hosted by the Sweetener Users Association and the International Dairy Foods Association, the International Sweetener Colloquium provides a unique opportunity for key players from all sectors to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global sweetener industry.

Global Ingredients Summit
Reno, NV, March 11-13, 2024
The NEW Global Ingredients Summit combines two of our signature technical conferences – the Global Cheese Technology Forum and the Dairy Ingredients Technical Symposium – into one premier event. Now you can get the latest research and technology development information for cheese, milk, and whey ingredients all in one conference!

IDFA Women’s Summit
Washington, D.C., March 18-20, 2024
The inaugural IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to advance gender equality, bolster their leadership skills, advocate on behalf of dairy’s top policy priorities, and network.

Ice Cream Technology Conference
Clearwater, FL, April 9-10, 2024
The Ice Cream Technology Conference is the premier event for ice cream and frozen dessert professionals. It is the only meeting that focuses specifically on innovations in frozen dessert research, technology and new market trends. It provides unique opportunities to learn from experts on food safety, labeling and regulations that affect the industry.

International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association Show
Houston, TX, June 9-11, 2024
Comprising 1,500 companies, the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is a nonprofit trade association for food retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, brokers, distributors, and other industry professionals. This members-only event features top-notch speakers, a Show and Sell Center, and 1,900 exhibition booths with food, services, and ideas for better business.

American Cheese Society Conference
Buffalo, NY, July 10-13, 2024
At the American Cheese Society Annual Conference, you’ll celebrate a vibrant and growing market for world-class American-manufactured cheeses.

Foodservice

Bar & Restaurant Expo
Las Vegas, NV, March 18-20, 2024
Get ahead of the curve by hearing about (and tasting!) the latest trends, troubleshoot the challenges facing your business, hear what’s working (and what’s not), and learn what the future will look like… and how to get there, fast.

2024 Summer Fancy Food Show
New York, NY, June 23-25, 2024
Get ready to see, sample and discover at the 68th Summer Fancy Food Show, June 23-25, 2024, in New York City. The Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest trade-only specialty food event in the United States. Serving up the newest and best in specialty food and beverage, the Summer Fancy Food Show attracts thousands of makers, buyers, brokers, distributors, and other industry professionals for three days of product discovery, networking, and business opportunities.

New England Restaurant & Bar Show
Boston, MA, March 30-31, 2025
New England Food Show Rebranded to New England Restaurant & Bar Show. The region’s largest restaurant and foodservice event serving both the foodservice and retail sectors. The latest products, services, and technologies will be showcased along with a leading-edge program of education and demonstrations that provides restaurants, retail, and foodservice establishments from New England with the best tools to grow and improve their business.

General Packaging & Processing

2024 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference
San Antonio, TX, March 12-14, 2024
Mark your calendars for March 12-14, 2024, to attend the American Feed Industry Association’s annual Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC) at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, TX. Buyers and sellers of feed and pet food ingredients attend this annual event; it’s truly where business gets done! PISC offers industry experts the chance to exchange ideas and learn about issues affecting the industry.

PACK EXPO East
Philadelphia, PA, March 18-20, 2024
PACK EXPO offers the latest solutions for retailers and consumer packaged goods, as well as educational seminars and learning centers featuring the latest case studies and reports.

Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo
Portland, OR, April 10-11, 2024
Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo is back! Mark your calendar to attend the largest regional food processing show.

SupplySide East
Secaucus, NJ, April 16-17, 2024
At SupplySide East, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with 290+ exhibitors featuring the most innovative ingredients and formulation techniques to drive your brand forward. You’ll also gain insight and network with the leading health and nutrition industry professionals from across the globe.

Food Safety Summit
Rosemont, IL, May 6-9, 2024
The Food Safety Summit is dedicated to providing attendees with highly relevant, mission-critical information to assist all segments of the food and beverage supply chain monitor, defend, and solve food safety issues.

The White Label World Expo
Las Vegas, NV, May 8-9, 2024
This unmissable event places thousands of online sellers, suppliers, and buyers from across the globe all under one roof, ensuring that our attendees leave full of inspiration and ready to take the industry by storm!

Supply Chain Fall Conference
Chicago, IL, May 16-17, 2024
Connect with the foodservice supply chain community on SupplyChainScene and find the latest information on events, hot topics, opportunities, and best practices. Executive Spotlight is a regular feature of Supply Chain Scene where we interview foodservice and restaurant supply chain professionals about their job role, career path and the future of procurement. All operators who register for the conference will get an automatic subscription to our weekly Supply Chain Scene emails.

Kansas City, MO, June 2-4, 2024
Since 1978, the Sosland Publishing’s Purchasing Seminar has been held in June each year as a forum that has brought together purchasing executives and suppliers. Over three days each year, executives associated with purchasing gather for an intensive look into the commodity market situation and outlook, for networking, and to conduct business.

IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo
Chicago, IL, July 14-17, 2024
Collaboration + Innovation: How Can Food Science and Technology Transform the Food System? What is essential for making our food systems more safe, equitable, and sustainable? You can see for yourself at IFT FIRST, the leading global science of food event focused on innovation, thought leadership, and intentional networking. IFT FIRST brings together professionals from across job fields and disciplines to collaborate on science-based solutions that are intended to transform and innovate. FIRST = Food Improved by Research, Science and Technology.

SupplySide West | Food Ingredients North America
Las Vegas, NV, October 28 – November 1, 2024
SupplySide West & Food Ingredients North America is the premier gathering of health and nutrition professionals bringing together buyers and suppliers from throughout the industry. It is all about science and strategy around the development of finished products that drive the global business economy.

PACK EXPO
Chicago, IL, November 3-6, 2024
PACK EXPO offers the latest solutions for retailers and consumer packaged goods, as well as educational seminars and learning centers featuring the latest case studies and reports.

American Food Manufacturing Summit
Chicago, IL, November 7-8, 2024
The American Food Manufacturing Summit is a private leadership conference that connects executives from leading companies in food and beverage processing and supply. This fall, the 5th annual event will gather 100+ leaders from PepsiCo, USDA, Constellation Brands, General Mills, Tyson Foods, Kellogg Company, and other prominent organizations.

The NAFEM Show
Atlanta, GA, February 26-28, 2025
Discover the equipment and supplies to support your recovery. Get inspired by cutting-edge technology. And make connections that can change the game for your business. It all happens at The NAFEM Show.

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Grocery

Meat & Poultry

Annual Meat Conference
Nashville, TN, March 18-20, 2024
We’re bringing together peers and trading partners from all over the world for the ultimate three-day conversation to celebrate all things meat! From unparalleled networking opportunities, the discovery of the best innovations in meat retail, and dozens of insightful sessions and professional development — it all happens March 18-20, 2024!

CattleCon
San Antonio, TX, February 4-6, 2025
CattleCon is where the beef industry meets! CattleCon is heading to San Antonio, Texas February 4-6, 2025. Only at CattleCon will you find education, networking, business, advocacy, and fun for the whole family under one roof. Mark your calendars, Registration & Housing for CattleCon2025 will open August 19, 2024.

Produce

Spring Conference
Marco Island, FL, March 9-12, 2024
The NAMA Spring Conference is NAMA’s largest annual education conference. The three-day program includes a number of education sessions addressing a variety of topics of interest to wheat, corn, and oat millers, including the annual Soft Wheat Crop Report & Forecast. Several NAMA committees and the Soft Wheat, Corn, and Oat Divisions also meet at the Spring Conference. The program also provides attendees opportunities to network with industry colleagues. The conference is considered a “must-attend” event by many and nearly 200 attendees and guests attend the meeting every year.

National Ag Day
Washington, D.C. , March 19, 2024
National Ag Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA). ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public’s awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture.

The Consumer Connection Conference
Phoenix, AZ, April 29 – May 1, 2024
The Consumer Connection Conference is THE PLACE where produce industry marketers UNITE with retail dietitians, foodservice leaders, lifestyle/nutrition/agriculture communicators and trade media to boost appeal of fruits and vegetables.

Organic Produce Summit 2024
Monterey, CA, July 10-11, 2024
Organic Produce Summit is an annual event created specifically to serve the organic fresh produce industry. The show features 175+ brands, exciting field tours and dynamic education sessions and influential keynote presentations for a full 2-day experience.

Chicken Marketing Summit
Birmingham, AL, July 29-31, 2024
Join the Chicken Marketing Summit on July 29-31 in Birmingham, Alabama, as they explore the factors that shape the food choices of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who will soon become the primary food purchasers for themselves and their families. The 2024 edition features a new theme, “Chicken 2035: Anticipating Trends, Adapting Strategies.” Globally recognized speakers and panelists will provide data and insights on the consumers of today so that you can fine-tune your marketing and sales efforts. This year’s Summit will also look forward to the consumer of 2035 and the issues that will impact their protein choices.

FFVA Annual Convention
Sept. 16-18, 2024
FFVA 2024 registration information and full details will be available on FFVA.com in June. This year’s convention will bring together the leading voices in Florida agriculture for thought-provoking conversations on the top issues facing the industry today.

Transform Food USA 2024
Minneapolis, MN, October 2024
Learn, Connect, Collaborate at Transform Food 2024. Transform Food 2023 was not a traditional food conference. Instead, its impact agenda and curated attendee list were designed to break down silos, overcome echo chambers, and bring food leaders together to ask the critical questions needed to unlock truly transformational approaches.

To achieve this, the conference leveraged an innovative schedule and format to bring attendees the expertise they really need, and then amplified this with critical guided discussions, workshops, and breakouts needed to transfer lessons learned into actionable takeaways for their businesses. The organizers are excited to bring this engaging and insightful format back in 2024.

American Hop Convention
Coronado Island, CA , January 21-25, 2025
The 69th Annual American Hop Convention, hosted by the Hop Growers of America, will be held at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa from January 21st to 25th, 2025. Hop Growers of America is a nonprofit corporation representing hop growers through membership of statewide hop grower organizations or as individual members.

2025 WORLD AG EXPO®
Tulare, CA, February 11-13, 2025
World Ag Expo® is one of the largest Agricultural trade shows in the world with more than 1,200 exhibitors on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. The show offers a wide range of ag-related exhibitors and seminars. Learn about innovative agricultural products while you also network, try, and buy. See the future of agriculture at World Ag Expo®!

Soybean Summit
2025
Join Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) at the annual Soybean Summit for the latest in soybean production. Learn yield-maximizing techniques while preserving soil health. Discover ISA’s on-farm trialing service and gain insights from a farmer panel. Explore ISA’s checkoff-funded research projects and gain a deeper understanding of carbon markets. Engage with industry and our partners at the Tradeshow and keep up to date on student research projects during happy hour.

Women Managing the Farm Conference
2025
Women Managing the Farm is a comprehensive program to connect women involved in the many aspects of agriculture. The annual conference provides valuable tools and materials to address production, price, human, financial, and legal risks of farm women at all levels. This project increases overall support through comprehensive training, area networks of support and an online discussion group.

California Organic Seed Summit
2025
The summit is being offered as a tiered pay-what-you-can event. Registration includes food, lodging, and participation in the summit. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the summit location and may choose to lodge off-site if desired.

Refrigerated & Frozen

RFA 43rd Annual Conference & Exhibition
Fort McDowell, AZ, March 3-5, 2024

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united by a common interest: to advance and safeguard the industry.

RFA 44th Annual Conference & Exhibition
Orlando, FL, February 16-19, 2025

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united by a common interest: to advance and safeguard the industry.

RFA 45th Annual Conference & Exhibition
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, February 15-18, 2026

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united by a common interest: to advance and safeguard the industry.

RFA 46th Annual Conference & Exhibition
San Diego, CA, February 14-17, 2027

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united by a common interest: to advance and safeguard the industry.

Feed & Grain

2024 Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference
Omaha, NE, March 8-11, 2024

The 2024 Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference will bring together an estimated 800 young agricultural leaders from across the country to Omaha, Nebraska, March 8-11, to learn, share and grow together to build a stronger Farm Bureau. The Hilton Omaha will serve as the host hotel for the conference and will host some of the conference events. The CHI Health Center Omaha will also host many of the conference events.

U.S. Grains Council | The 22nd International Marketing Conference and 65th Annual Membership Meeting
Austin, TX, February 12-14, 2025

The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability.

Specialty

2024 NPC Washington Summit
Washington, D.C., February 26 – March 1, 2024
NPC’s annual Washington Summit provides a forum for potato industry members to discuss, define, and advocate for the policy priorities impacting their businesses and protecting their ability to farm.

Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, CA, March 12-16, 2024
Natural Products Expo, the world’s largest natural, organic and healthy products event, brings together an inspired community of industry members and exhibiting companies.

Petfood Forum
Kansas City, MO, April 29 – May 1, 2024
Petfood Forum provides an immersive educational experience for learning about pet food consumer purchasing behavior, trends, and innovations. With expert insights and in-person networking, the conference and exhibition can help you react faster to shifting market opportunities and demands.

Food as Medicine Summit
Chicago, IL, May 21-22, 2024
The Food as Medicine Summit is designed to bring together key senior stakeholders from the food and beverage and healthcare industry to discuss the key challenges we still need to overcome. The discussions will dive into how we can move from research to action, scale Food as Medicine through partnerships, and advance Food as Medicine approaches and programs. The Food as Medicine Summit provides a meeting point for leaders from CPGs, retail, payers and providers, plus innovative food companies, investors, and nonprofits to collaborate and tackle these issues together.

​World Brewing Congress 2024
Minneapolis, MN, August 17-20, 2024
The brewing industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape faced with various complex issues, such as sustainability, supply chain resilience, market trends, and regulatory shifts. WBC 2024 aims to provide a compass for the brewing community to chart its course through the challenges that brewers and brewing professionals encounter on a global scale.

Plant Based World Expo
New York, NY, September 11-12, 2024
Plant Based World Expo is the only 100% plant-based event in the U.S. designed exclusively for food service professionals, retailers, distributors, buyers, brokers and non-profits. Plant Based World Expo connects and empowers businesses within the global supply network to successfully develop, source and distribute plant-based products.

Midwest Food Products Association’s Annual Convention & Expo
Wisconsin Dells, WI, December 3-5, 2024
The Midwest Food Products Association’s Annual Convention & Expo
is your great opportunity to make meaningful connections with others in the food processing industry via showcasing or learning about current technology through exhibiting, speaking or chatting with our exhibitors, invited speakers and other attendees during the show. The MWFPA Convention & Expo is currently hosted at the Kalahari Convention Center which lends this event a beautiful yet fun, friendly and professional environment our attendees enjoy.

Aquaculture America
2025
AQUACULTURE AMERICA is the place to learn about the latest in aquaculture and see the newest technology in the trade show.

International Trade Shows


Bakery & Snacks

Beverage

drinktec
Munich, September 15-19, 2025
As the world economic summit for the beverage and liquid food industry, drinktec brings the industry together in Munich every four years over five days. Solution providers and suppliers from all over the world meet national and global producers of beverages and liquid food. Manufacturer of raw materials and ingredients, supplier of process technology and machinery for filling and packaging of beer, soft drinks, water, fruit juice, milk and liquid dairy products, wine, sparkling wine and spirits as well as ketchup, soy sauce, cooking oil and other liquid food products are all represented.

Foodservice

Restaurants Canada Show
Toronto, April 8-10, 2024
RC Show is THE destination for solutions-oriented presentations and resources, innovative products, peer-to-peer networking, and exciting flavour experiences. This year’s theme ‘LEVEL UP’ highlights in an ever-evolving industry, continuous improvement and growth are key for a profitable business. Learn how to push the boundaries of what’s possible and embrace innovation. Whether you’re aiming to start or expand your business, foster a winning team, boost efficiency, or enhance overall quality of service, learn how to LEVEL UP at RC Show 2024.

General Packaging & Processing

White Label World Expo
London, February 27-28, 2024
From product sourcing to online selling, White Label World Expo is the ultimate destination for online retailers & sellers, start-up businesses, entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level. The show is an unmissable opportunity that connects thousands of professionals with white & private label goods suppliers and manufacturers!

CFIA Rennes
Rennes, March 12-14, 2024
On March 12, 13 & 14, 2024, CFIA Rennes returns for a new edition at Rennes Parc Expo with an offer marked by novelty! As part of its 27th edition, the leading agri-food event is being renewed and expanding in size and offering with now 1,700 suppliers, or 100 additional, including 300 new.

SIAL Canada
Montréal, May 15 – 17, 2024
SIAL Canada is not only the meeting point of the Canadian agri-food industry, but also the privileged gateway to the American and international markets. The show is the only event of its kind in Canada, bringing together more than 800+ national and international exhibitors from 44 countries and welcoming more than 21,000 professional visitors from Canada, the United States and 60 other countries.

Morocco Siema Expo 2024
Casablanca, September 25-27, 2024
Morocco SIEMA Expo is a food processing, packaging, and machinery exhibition with international participants exhibiting a wide-ranging product line including food processing machines, food packaging machines, refrigeration technology products, food industries equipment, milling machinery, agricultural tractors, products and equipment, glass products, and more. In 2018, the exhibition hosted 187 companies from 16 countries as well as 6,400 professional visitors.

Gulfood Manufacturing
Dubai, November 5-7, 2024
Gulfood Manufacturing represents the pinnacle of the global food and beverage manufacturing industry evolution, offering a decisive destination for those seeking to accelerate the adoption of technology, and improve efficiencies and productivity to meet new challenges it offers a comprehensive showcase of solutions for industry professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of the industry and presents a prime opportunity to network, form new global partnerships, announce new innovative products, deals, collaborations and signings.

FOODtech Week Tokyo
Chiba, November 20-22 , 2024
Asia’s leading! B-to-B trade show for Food Factory Automation/Smart Restaurant & Kitchen Technologies! FOODtech Week serves as Asia’s leading business platform for food industry. Major food manufacturers/restaurants/hotels visit from Japan and Asia to introduce the latest automation technologies/equipment. Do not miss the chance to join the show and find your business partners!

interpack 2026
Düsseldorf, May 7-13, 2026
2,865 exhibitors, 170,500 visitors, great positive feedback from the participating companies, quality of German and international visitors, conspicuously high willingness to place orders, concrete orders during a trade fair. These and many other advantages are offered by participation in #interpack.

Meat & Poultry

IFFA
Frankfurt, May 3-8, 2025
A premiere event for the meat industry, IFFA joins industry professionals in Frankfurt am Main. The massive show features over 1,000 companies from 50 countries, giving visitors an unmatched opportunity to learn about the newest trends and innovations in the meat industry.

Produce

Fruit Logistica
Berlin, February 5 – 7, 2025
At FRUIT LOGISTICA you can find the complete range of products, services and technical solutions from every part of the value chain – whether in seed, fruit and vegetable development or packaging and automation. The fair covers the entire spectrum of the value chain – from the producer to the consumer.

Specialty

World Potato Congress 2024
Adelaide, June 23 – 26, 2024
The WPC 2024 functions to promote sharing of information on all aspects of the potato industry. Delegates represent industry sectors in both developed countries and countries with developing potato industries. It is envisaged that 1,000 delegates, from developing and developed countries across the globe, including growers, researchers, producers, traders, processors and manufacturers, will attend the Congress.

Agriculture

FOODEX 2024 in Japan
Tokyo, March 5 – 8, 2024
FOODEX Japan, held at Tokyo Big Site, is Asia’s most respected international food and beverage trade show, and welcomes the highest quality buyers from Korea, Taiwan,Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia – making it a powerful regional show.

Agritechnica Asia
Bangkok, May 22 – 24, 2024
In a world grappling with complex agricultural challenges such as climate change, food security, population growth, and environmental sustainability, the 4th edition of AGRITECHNICA ASIA is not just an exhibition, but a clarion call to unite, innovate, and overcome.

Technology

 

Last update: March 15, 2024