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SELECTED UPCOMING FOOD TRADE SHOWS
of interest to Canadian Agri-Food, Fish and Seafood Sectors
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Attending trade shows is an essential element of a company's
strategic export marketing plan. It provides a highly efficient way of
meeting potential customers, seeing competitors' products and generally
finding out what is happening in the industry as well as introducing new
products to a market. There are over 800 food shows held every year in
more than 70 countries so selecting the right venue for your product could
be challenging. To assist you in selecting the most appropriate trade
shows for your company, the New Brunswick office of the Agri-Food Trade
Service (ATS) has compiled the following list of upcoming food trade shows.
These shows have been chosen based on their relevance to the agri-food,
fish and seafood sectors because of their location, the market they serve
or the products they promote. Although every effort has been made to ensure
the accuracy of the information provided, companies should verify with
the show organizers to confirm the information before making any commitment.
If you would like additional information on any of the shows listed below
or assistance in selecting the most appropriate shows for your company,
please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at: (506) 452-3706, by fax
at (506) 452-3509 or by E-mail at misbnb@agr.gc.ca.
Table of Contents
Africa and the Middle East
Asia
Canada
Europe
Latin America and the Caribbean
United States
Internet sites of interest
Africa and Middle East
Gulfood 2006
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 19 - 22, 2006
Gulfood is an annual event and has achieved the status of
being the largest and most attended even in the Middle East. The 2005
show featured over 2,000 companies participating from 53 countries and
over 29,000 visitors to the show which included importers, distributors,
retailers, the hotel and restaurant industry, manufacturers and government
institutions. For further information, please visit the Web site: www.gulfood.com,
or contact Ms. Maria De Palo, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, at Tel.:
(613) 759-7331, Fax: (613) 694-2449, or E-mail: depalom@agr.gc.ca.
HOSPEX 2006
Damascus, Syria - April 9-12, 2006
HOSPEX is the 3rd International Exhibition for Hospitality
and Hotel Equipment, It will be held between the 9th & 12th of April
2006. I t is considered a very significant step in supporting and promoting
the tourism industry in Syria and the Middle East Hence, it offers the
most advanced and specialized equipment besides all requirements for hospitality,
hotels, restaurants, catering and food sectors. For more information,
please visit the Web site: www.hospex-sy.com/pages/eng-index.htm,
or contact Echo Group, Damascus, Syria, P.O. Box 13244, Tel.: (011) 963
11 3341544 - 3349433, Fax: (011) 963 11 3349433, E-mail: hospex@hospex-sy.com.
Diyafa 2006
Qatar - June 12-15, 2006
In 2005, Qatar witnessed for the first time, a hospitality
exhibition that coincided with the country's construction and tourist
rise. The second edition of Diyafa in 2006 is expected to attract more
international exhibitors from many international countries as multi-billion
USD opportunities are waiting to be grasped, and will provide a unique
opportunity for hospitality suppliers to meet prominent Gulf businessmen
and decision makers from the Gulf and the Middle East. For more information
visit the Web site at www.ifpqatar.com/show_overview_qatar.asp?id=29
or E-mail: info@fairtrade-messe.de
or contact Rania Touma - Project Manager, E-mail: rtouma@ifpqatar.com.
Asia
Food Ingredients (Fi) Asia-China 2006
Pudong Shanghai, China - February 15-17, 2006
In 2005, over 450 exhibitors as well as 14,232 visitors attended
this event. Chinese New Year starts with the first and most complete food
ingredients show for China: Food ingredients Asia-China 2006. During three
days you will find Chinese and international ingredient suppliers showcasing
a wide range of food ingredients, from nutrition to dairy products and
from confectionery products to functional food and much more. If you want
to increase your food business in China let Fi Asia-China be your key
to the Chinese market. For more information contact Expoconsult B.V. trading
at CMP Information, PO Box 200, 3600 AE Maarssen, The Netherlands, Tel.:
(011) 31 346 559444, Fax: (011) 31 346 573811, E-mail: Rberculo@cmpinformation.com,
or visit the Web site at: fi-events.com.
Food Ingredients China 2006 (FIC 2006)
Shanghai, China - March 1-3, 2006
FIC is the most efficient way to make contact with existing
customers, launch new products, meet new buyers, evaluate trends and discover
what's new in food ingredients production and application technology.
Thousands of buyers from all over the world are expected to come to FIC
because they know that it's the single most cost and time-effective way
to source and compare food ingredients products. With nearly 800 exhibitors
in more than 1,400 booths, FIC is an annual must for food ingredients
and additives professionals around the globe. For more information contact
Zhang Yuechen or Chen Yanyan at China Food Additive Association (CGAA),
7-1-601, Ocean Prospect, No. 15, Deshengmen West St., Beijing 100088,
China, Tel.: (011) 86-10-8229 0623 or (011) 8229 0624, Fax: (011) 86-10-8229
0625, E-mail cfaa@a-1.net.cn, or
visit the Web site: chinafoodadditives.com/d_e.htm.
FoodEx Japan 2006
Tokyo, Japan - March 14-17, 2006
The 30th International Food and Beverage Exhibition is Asia
Pacific Rim's largest and most significant food and beverage trade show,
held at Nippon Convention Center (Makuhari Messe) in Tokyo. Foodex has
steadily established new records in its development year by year attracting
over 2,200 exhibitors from 70 countries and regions (including Japan)
demonstrating their products and services to over 90,000 industrial professionals
from throughout Asia. To exhibit in the Canadian pavilion please contact
Amit Dutt, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7523,
Fax: (613) 759-7506, or E-mail: dutta@agr.gc.ca.
Food and Hotel Korea 2006
Korea - March 21-23, 2006
As the third largest market for imported consumer foods in
the Asia-Pacific region, Korea depends on imported products for almost
three-quarters of its food and beverages. Food and Hotel Korea 2006 will
showcase everything from food and beverages to supplies and services.
For further information please contact: Jake Thomas, International Market
Development, Officer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7535,
Fax: (613) 759-7506, or E-mail: thomasj@agr.gc.ca.
International Food Ingredients and Additives (IFIA)
2006
Tokyo, Japan - May 30-June 1, 2006
Come celebrate 11 years of Asia's largest food ingredients
and additives event, ifia JAPAN. Each year, ifia JAPAN increases in size
and the number of buyers making our 11th event will be the largest yet.
More than 30,000 buyers from throughout all of Asia were in attendance
at the last event, making it the largest event dedicated solely to the
food additives and ingredients and industries. Japan is one of the three
largest markets in the world for food ingredients and additives, making
this a must-attend event for manufacturers, supplies and distributors
who are serious about meeting new buyers and penetrating new markets.
For more information please contact Amit Dutt, International Market Development
Officer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Tel.: (613)
759-7523, Fax: (613) 759-7506, E-mail: dutta@agr.gc.ca
or visit Web site: ejkrause.com/ifiajapan/.
Food and Hotel Asia 2006
Singapore - April 25-28, 2006
The 15th Asian international exhibition of food and drinks,
hotel, restaurant, bakery and food service equipment, supplies and services
exhibition and conference, with the FHA culinary challenge. Known as Asia's
most international food and hospitality event, FHA drew little surprises
when it broke all records at its last showing. Attracting the largest
exhibitor and visitor attendance since its debut in 1978, the event welcomed
2,714 exhibiting companies and over 37,000 international visitors. For
more information visit the Web site at www.foodnhotelasia.com.
To exhibit in the Canadian pavilion please contact Stéphanie Parisien
at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7896, Fax: (613)
759-7506, or by E-mail: parisienst@agr.gc.ca.
SIAL China
Shanghai - May 29-31, 2006
With every year, SIAL China is increasingly consolidating
its position as the leading trade show for professionals of the food and
beverage industry in China. Exhibiting at SIAL China is the best way of
advertising your products in China and Asia and of positioning them on
the various import and distribution circuits: supermarkets-hypermarket,
wholesale, retail, hotels and restaurants, etc. For more information:
Tel.: (011) 33 1 49 68 51 86, Fax: (011) 33 1 49 68 54 11, or visit the
Web site at www.sialchina.com.
China Seafood Exposition
Shanghai, China - June 2006
The China Seafood Exposition brings the top seafood buyers
together with seafood companies from around the globe to take advantage
of this rapidly growing economy. For more information contact Ms. Pauline
Chee, 8C Trengganu Street, Singapore 058462, Tel.: (011) 656 372 1379,
Fax: (011) 656 222 7526, E-mail: pcdivcom@singnet.com.sg
or visit the Web site at www.chinaseafoodshow.com.
New-Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays 2006
New-Zealand - June 14-17, 2006
Showcasing the latest in agricultural products and services,
the Fieldays attracts 1000 exhibitors and over 115,000 visitors through
its gates. It is New Zealand's premier agribusiness event bringing buyer
and seller together to create an agricultural hypermarket. New releases,
information, machinery demonstrations, technology, and innovation - it's
all at Fieldays. For more information contact New Zealand National Fieldays
Society, Private Bag 3015, Hamilton, New Zealand, E-mail: fieldays@fieldays.co.nz,
Tel.: (011) 64-7-843-4499, Fax: (011) 64-7-843-8572 or visit the Web site
at www.fieldays.co.nz.
2006 Taipei International Food Show
Taipei, Taiwan - June 21-26, 2006
Over the past few years, the show has become increasingly
consumer focussed. It represents not only an excellent opportunity to
reach potential importers and distributors but also to increase consumer
profile for Canadian products. For more information visit the Web site
at www.taipeitradeshows.com.tw.
To exhibit in the Canadian pavilion please contact John Smiley at Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7632, Fax: (613) 759-7506, or by
E-mail: smileyj@agr.gc.ca.
FOOD EXPO
Hong Kong - August 17-21, 2006
Trade representatives in Hong Kong and South China are invited
to visit the show and it is also opened to the general public as a fun
filled food fair. Visitors can enjoy product sampling and purchase new
and innovative products. This is a perfect venue to showcase new products
to consumers and to prove the products' marketability to trade representatives.
For more information visit the Web site at www.hkfoodexpo.com.
To exhibit in the Canadian pavilion please contact John Smiley at Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7632, Fax: (613) 759-7506, or by
E-mail: smileyj@agr.gc.ca.
Fine Food Australia 2006
Melbourne, Australia - September 11-14, 2006
Over 750 exhibitors are expected at Fine Food Australia.
As Australia's largest exhibition for the food and beverage industry,
Fine Food Australia is an international event showcasing the latest innovations
in food, drink and equipment. Companies interested in increasing sales
in the foodservice or hospitality markets will have a chance to reach
thousands of real buyers face to face. In addition, Hotel Australia, the
motel, hotel and restaurant equipment exhibition, runs along side Fine
Food as does Fine Wine and Spirits, making Fine Food one of the country's
best meeting places to find new products. For more information visit the
Web site: www.foodaustralia.com.au/food/index.asp,
or contact Sarah Powles, Trade Commissioner, Canadian High Commission
in Australia, Tel.: (011-61-2) 6270-4000, by E-mail: sarah.powles@international.gc.ca.
BioFach Japan
Tokyo, Japan - September 21-23, 2006
The organic market in Japan is the third largest in the world
and expected to grow rapidly over the next several years. Exhibiting at
BioFach Japan 2006 offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to
this market, meet face-to-face with prospective buyers and gain exposure
for your products. For more information please contact Amit Dutt, International
Market Development Officer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa,
Ontario, Tel.: (613) 759-7523,
Fax: (613) 759-7506, E-mail: dutta@agr.gc.ca,
or visit Web site: www.nuernbergglobalfairs.com.
Food Ingredients (Fi) Asia 2006
Bankok, Thailand - September 13-15, 2006
If you want to put your food ingredients on the menu throughout
South East Asia, Fi Asia 2006 is the place to be. Returning to the popular
and accessible location of Bangkok in 2006, this successful annual event
attracts food professionals from the entire South East Asian region. Some
visit year after year, while others are first-time attendees keen to feed
the growing appetites of their consumers for Western-style ingredients.
With the upturn in the Thai economy and the huge growth in the Asian food
manufacturing sector, more visitors and exhibitors are expected in 2006
than ever before. For more information contact CMP Information, CMP Thailand,
Tel.: (011) 66 2 6426911-8, Ext. 111, Fax: (011) 66 2 6426919-20, E-mail:
Sinenart@cmpthailand.com.
Health Ingredients Japan 2006
Tokyo, Japan - October 4-6, 2006
Co-located with Safety and Technology Japan 2006, this show
will bring together leading Japanese and international health ingredient
manufacturers and traders. With more than 480 exhibiting companies from
more than 20 countries and regions worldwide, Health Ingredients Japan
2006 offers a good opportunity to make valuable contacts in the Japanese
and international health product markets. For more information, please
contact Amit Dutt, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, Tel.: (613)
759-7523, E-mail: dutta@agr.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site: www.hijapan.info/en/index.html.
China Fisheries and Seafood Expo 2006
Quingdao, China -November 2006
Now in its tenth year, China Fisheries and Seafood Expo is
a highly successful, established international exposition. Year after
year, thousands of pre-qualified buyers and decision-makers visit the
show ready to do business. No other show of its type in Asia comes close
to matching the size or success of China Fisheries and Seafood Expo. More
than 80 percent of exhibitors return year after year because they know
it is best place to showcase their products and services to the most dynamic,
promising market in the world. For more information contact Sea Fare Expositions,
Inc. Overseas Co-Organizers, 1111 NW 45th Street, Suite B Seattle, WA
USA, 98107, Tel.: (206) 789-5741 ext. 334, Fax: (206) 789-0504 or by E-mail
at seafoodchina@seafare.com.
Food Hotel China 2006
Shanghai, China - November 30 - December 2, 2006
FHC is one of the most definitive food and hospitality industry
events in China attracting companies from around the world in the food,
drink and hospitality industries. FHC 2006 will feature four co-located
shows: FHC Food and Drink, FHC Retail and Hospitality Equipment, FHC China
Export, and FHC Special Showcases. For more information, please contact
Blair Gowan, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, at Tel.: (613) 759-7524
E-mail: gowanb@agr.gc.ca, or visit
the Web site: www.fhcchina.com.
Canada
The Canadian International Food and Beverage Show
Toronto, Ontario - February 19-21, 2006
Organized by Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association
(CRFA), the Canadian International Food and Beverage Show is Canada's
largest annual showcase for suppliers of food and beverage products to
the food service and hospitality industry. Thousands of industry buyers
return to the food and beverage show each year to sample the finest foods
from around the world as well as the best of Canada's home-grown fare.
For more information please contact: Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice
Association, 316 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W5, Tel.: (416)
923-8416 or 1-800-387-5649, Fax: (416) 923-1450, E-mail: info@crfa.ca
or visit the Web site at: www.fbshow.com.
The Foodservice Expo
Vancouver, B.C. - March 6-7, 2006
The Foodservice Expo is Western Canada's largest hospitality
trade show and offers participants an excellent opportunity to make new
sales contacts, introduce new products and expand existing accounts. If
your trade is in the food and beverage sector, equipment, technology or
service related to the foodservice industry, the Foodservice Expo will
bring qualified industry buyers to you. Contact Simon Roberts, Canadian
Restaurant and Foodservice Association at E-mail: sroberts@crfa.ca,
or Tel.: (604) 685-9655.
The Toronto Wine and Cheese Show
Toronto, Ontario - March 24-26, 2006
The Toronto Wine and Cheese Show is known worldwide for its
informative and refined selection of gourmet food and award-winning wines.
It also features cuisine from renowned restaurants, exciting seminars,
beers, single malt whiskies, forthcoming vintages and industry-regarded
wine and beer competitions. It is a show that has a consistent loyal following,
whose fan base grows every year. This year's event will be held at the
International Center. For more information please contact Premier Publications
and Shows by telephone toll free: 1-800-265-3673, Fax: 905-337-5570 or
visit their Web site at www.towineandcheese.com.
Grocery Showcase West 2006
Vancouver, British Columbia - April 9-10, 2006
The vital meeting place for the food industries from coast-to-coast,
the exposition and conference brings together more than 300 exhibits showcasing
the latest grocery products and services to over 3,000 decision-makers
from the Western retail grocery market. Participating in GSW 2006 is the
best way to prepare, anticipate and imagine the grocery market of the
future. For further information, please contact Kimberley Leach of the
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers at Tel.: 1-800-661-2344 (ext.
224), Web site: www.cfig.ca, or E-mail:
info@cfig.ca.
Apex 2006
Halifax, Nova Scotia - April 9-11, 2006
ApEx is Atlantic Canada's largest hospitality trade show,
attracting leading suppliers and foodservice professionals from throughout
the region. A complete range of food and beverage products and services
are on display, including the latest in equipment, technology and furnishings
for the foodservice industry. Industry-specific seminars provide attendees
with expert insights on issues such as strategic marketing, foodservice
trends and restaurant design. For more information you can visit www.crfa.ca
or E-mail: escanlan@crfa.ca.
HostEx 2006
Toronto, Ontario - October 15-17, 2006
HostEx 2006 is an extraordinary opportunity to reach Canada's
massive $42-billion foodservice industry. The show's size and national
perspective make it an ideal environment to meet key decision-makers from
full-service establishments to quick-service restaurants, and chief executive
officers to hoteliers. For more information you can visit www.crfa.ca
or E-mail: info@crfa.ca.
Grocery Innovations Canada
Toronto, Ontario - October 23 -24, 2006
The 7th edition of Grocery Innovations Canada 2006 (GIC)
is recognized as a critical business booster for the grocery industry.
With over 500 exhibits comprised of grocery products from national brand,
imported and Canadian food processors as well as the newest store equipment
and services, GIC is a microcosm of supermarket trends. The event is considered
a must-attend by key industry players and attracts more than 6,000 industry
attendees. GIC 2006 is produced in partnership by Canadian
Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG); with the Food
and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC); the Canadian Association of
Sales and Marketing Agencies (CASMA), and GS1 Canada with support
from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Grocer and Canadian Professional
Sales Association. The organizations represent the strength, innovations
and leadership behind Canada's $70.1 billion grocery industry. For further
information, please contact Kimberley Leach of the Canadian Federation
of Independent Grocers at Tel.: 1-800-387-0175 ext. 224, the Web
site www.cfig.ca,
or E-mail: info@cfig.ca .
Europe
Fruit Logistica 2006
Berlin, Germany - February 2-4, 2006
Fruit Logistica is the world's leading trade fair for the
fresh produce industry. It provides companies a platform to present their
range of services from growing to selling, packaging to transportation.
One of the main attractions of Fruit Logistica is that it is a compact,
highly effective show focusing on specific target groups. For further
information contact Gérald Lamusse, Project Management, Tel.: (011)
49 (0)30 3038-2192, Fax: (011) 49 (0)30 3038-2020, E-mail:
lamusse@messe-berlin.de,
or visit the Web site at www.fruitlogistica.com.
2006 Mediterranean Seafood Exposition (MSE)
Rimini, Italy - February 4-7, 2006
MSE is where buyers and sellers of seafood and major food
service buyers can meet face-to-face to discuss relate and do business.
Every category of seafood and equipment relating to the preparing, packaging
and delivering of seafood will be featured at ASE. So whether you are
in the market for seafood or seafood processing equipment or services,
you will want to be at this event. For more information visit the Web
site at www.italyseafood.com.
Prodexpo 2006 - The 13th International Fair of
Foodstuffs and Food Raw
Moscow, Russia - February 13-17, 2006
Prodexpo is one of the largest food shows which is held annually
and is exclusively for trade professionals. Prodexpo is the most important
trade fair for the food sector within Russia. The show is visited
by a large number of professionals and importers from other post Soviet
Republics (Belarus, Ukraine, Armenia, Kazakhstan, etc.), and from regions
of Russia who are increasingly economically active (Volga, St.Petersburg,
Siberia, etc.). For further information please visit the Web site www-eng.expocentr.ru/Site/95/,
or contact Marina Fomitcheva, Trade Commissioner, Russia, at Tel.: (011-7-095)
105-6063; Fax: (011-7-095) 105-6051; or E-mail: marina.fomitcheva@international.gc.ca.
BioFach 2006 - World Organic Trade Fair
Nuremberg, Germany - February 16-19, 2006
This world-leading organic fair is anticipating bringing
together over 2000 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors from all over the world.
With over 130 forums, seminars and presentations, BioFach provides participants
key organic market information, from prospects for organic supermarkets,
marketing strategies and certification guidelines to finance tips and
the latest trends. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Consulate
in Dusseldorf are putting together a Canadian pavilion, giving Canadian
companies the opportunity to participate on a cost-share basis. For further
information please visit the Web site www.biofach.de/main/page.html.
To exhibit in the Canadian pavilion please contact Sylvain Wilson at Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7726, Fax: (613) 759-7506, or by
E-mail: swilson@agr.gc.ca.
Alimentaria 2006
Barcelona, Spain - March 6-10, 2006
The Alimentaria trade show has become one of the largest
and most impressive trade shows for the international food products market.
Alimentaria is now the most comprehensive trade show for information,
knowledge and promotion in the international food sector, offering an
international audience, fostering innovation, opening new avenues for
collaboration, reinforcing brand images, and providing a venue for deal-making.
For more information visit the Web site at alimentaria.com.
To exhibit in the Canadian pavilion please contact: Sylvain Wilson at
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7726, Fax: (613) 759-7506,
or by E-mail: swilson@agr.gc.ca.
iceXpo 2006
Kópavogur, Iceland - March 30-April 2, 2006
Food and Hospitality 2006 will be the eighth exhibition in
its series to be held in the Smárinn Halls in Kópavogur,
Iceland. This biennial exhibition began in 1992, and the exhibition held
in 2004 broke all previous records with over 28,000 people visiting the
exhibition, 150 companies were stand holders with a total of 300 companies
as co-exhibitors. The Food and Hospitality Exhibition as one of the largest
and most visited exhibition in Iceland and will be significantly more
international than before; not least because the Nordic Chef of the Year
Competition will be held there, as well as the Nordic student competition
in the culinary arts and hospitality. For more information please visit
the Web site: php.internet.is/icexpo/matur2006/english/index.php.
Natural Products Europe (NPE
London, England - April 9-10, 2006
Once again, two major exhibitions, natural products Europe
and organic products Europe, will again share the Grand Hall at Olympia
to create the UK's largest trade event for the natural and organic products
industry. Now in its ninth successful year, the event will be packed with
hundreds of manufacturers, producers and distributors showing the latest
products. The two shows are a perfect combination, attracting thousands
of buyers from each of the two market sectors as well as the many visitors
who purchase both natural and organic products. For further information
contact Chris Down by E-mail at cdown@naturalproducts.co.uk
or visit the Web site, www.naturalproducts.co.uk.
European Seafood Exposition
Brussels, Belgium - May 9-11, 2006
European Seafood Exposition (ESE) offers the single place
to meet the entire seafood industry with all the top-level decision-makers
in purchasing, supplying, processing, distributing, and import- exporting.
ESE opens a world of business, with chances to transact, negotiate and
connect with clients both new and old. Attending ESE means investing in
the most productive and profitable three days of your entire business
year. For more information please visit the Web site at: www.euroseafood.com.
To exhibit in the Canadian pavilion please contact Sylvain Wilson at Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7726, Fax: (613) 759-7506, or by
E-mail: swilson@agr.gc.ca.
PLMA's "World of Private Label" International
Trade Show
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - May 30-31, 2006
PLMA's 2006 will present more than 2,600 exhibit stands including
more than 30 national and regional pavilions. Products on display will
include fresh, frozen and refrigerated foods, dry grocery, and beverages
as well as non-food categories, including cosmetics, health and beauty,
household and kitchen, auto aftercare, garden, and house wares. PLMA's
2006 will attract thousands of buyers, representing the world's supermarkets,
hypermarkets, discounters, department stores, drugstores, wholesalers,
importers and exporters. For more information please contact: Private
Label Manufacturers Association, International Council, World Trade Center,
Strawinskylaan 671, 1077 XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Tel.: (011-31)
20 5753032, Fax: (011-31) 20 5753093, E-mail: indo@plma.nl,
or visit the Web site at www.plma.com.
ABIC 2006
Melbourne, Australia - August 6-9, 2006
This Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference
(ABIC) will highlight the convergence of agricultural biotechnology with
life sciences, bioinformatics, health care and nutrition. It will showcase
the industries growing strengths and exciting new directions in bioproducts,
as well as present insights on the importance of global stewardship and
benefit-sharing. For more information on this conference and showcase
visit the Web site at www.abic.net.
Riga Food Show
Riga, Latvia - September 6 - 9, 2006
The Canadian Embassy in Riga will be hosting a booth at this
year's Riga Food show this coming September. Riga Food 2006 is an ideal
opportunity for companies interested in expanding their business to make
contacts in Central Europe, the Baltics and the Nordics. The Canadian
Embassy is aware that not all agri-food companies may be able to participate
fully in such an event, however the Embassy in Riga would be happy to
display sample products or literature from companies seriously interested
in these markets. If interested please contact Ms. Irena Cirpuse, Trade
Commissioner, Canadian Embassy, Baszicas iola 20/22, 6th Floor, Riga 1010,
Latvia, Tel.: (011-371) 781-3954, Fax: (011-371) 781-3960, E-mail: irena.cirpuse@international.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site: www.bt1.lv/bt1/rigafood/?link=10000000.
The Restaurant Show
London, England - September 18-20, 2006
The Restaurant Show will combine over 400 exhibitors displaying
everything from fine foods and wines to equipment, tableware, technology
and other specialist services, together with a packed programme of FREE
visitor features including culinary skills, matching wine with food tastings
and workshops. The only event crafted purely for the restaurant industry,
attracting an audience of over 13,000 proprietors, chefs and restaurant
managers. For more information, please contact Dianne Guindon, Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada, at Tel.: (613) 759-7513, Fax: (613) 759-7506, E-mail:
guindondi@agr.gc.ca, or visit
the Web site: www.therestaurantshow.co.uk.
World Food Moscow 2006
Moscow, Russia - September 18-22, 2006
Being held annually since 1992, the largest international
autumn food show with its grown-up reputation and traditions is used by
most domestic and foreign manufacturers and distributors as a tool for
introducing their brands to the Russian market. This event has become
a usual meeting place for food industrialists and professionals. For more
information visit the Web site at: www.worldfood-moscow.com,
or contact Marina Fomitcheva, Trade Commissioner, Russia, at Tel.: (011-7-095)
105-6063; Fax: (011-7-095) 105-6051; or E-mail: marina.fomitcheva@international.gc.ca.
Russian Agricultural Exhibition "Golden Autumn"
Moscow, Russia - September 2006
This show is attractive for foreign companies-producers interested
in maximum promotion of their products within the Russian market. For
more information about this exhibition contact: Sohrab Oshidar at Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7693, or by Fax: (613) 759-7506,
or E-mail: oshidars@agr.gc.ca.
CONXEMAR 2006
Vigo, Spain - October 3-5, 2006
As it is commonly known, CONXEMAR is also the Spanish Association
of Wholesalers, Importers, Manufacturers and Exporters of Fish Products
and Fish Farming and it is considered an essential contact for those who
are interested in joining the Spanish frozen products. This is considered
to be among the most important exhibitions in the world in the frozen
products sector. The show has gradually adapted itself in order to be
able to offer exhibitors and visitors unique conditions for establishing
trade contacts for the European market. For more information visit the
Web site at www.conxemar.com/english/default.asp.
To exhibit in the Canadian pavilion please contact: Dianne Guindon at
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7513, Fax: (613) 759-7506,
or by E-mail: guindond@agr.gc.ca.
AGROPRODMASH 2006
Moscow, Russia - October 9-13, 2006
Agroprodmash continues to grow and attract Russian and foreign
companies. For over 10 years this event has contributed to the arrangement
of favourable conditions for enterprises in the agroindustrial complex,
food industry, and advanced technologies and high-quality efficient machinery
trade. Participation by companies from countries with developed agriculture
and food industries opens up new opportunities for saturation of the domestic
Russian market with the latest equipment and wasteless processing lines,
for attraction of large investments into the processing industry and trade,
and for mutually beneficial cooperation. For more information please visit
the Web site www-eng.expocentr.ru/site/214/,
or contact Marina Fomitcheva, Trade Commissioner, Russia, at Tel.: (011-7-095)
105-6063; Fax: (011-7-095) 105-6051; or E-mail: marina.fomitcheva@international.gc.ca.
SIAL Paris
Paris, France - October 22-26, 2006
Every two years, SIAL showcases the entire global food offering,
promoting the energy and vitality of the food industry in France and internationally,
in an environment that is both friendly and conducive to doing business.
SIAL is a unique chance to meet more than 135,000 decision-makers from
all over the world whose main reason for coming is to source new suppliers
and products. With its finger on the pulse of consumer trends worldwide,
SIAL is attuned to the major challenges facing the market, with special
areas like the Nutrition Village, for example, providing an incomparable
springboard for your innovative new products. Whatever your activity,
regardless of who your customers are, where you come from and the size
of your company, your place is at SIAL. Read on to find out about the
many opportunities it offers you to give your business a boost. Visit
the SIAL Web site at www.sial.fr. To
exhibit in the Canadian pavilion please contact Sylvain Wilson at Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (613) 759-7726, Fax: (613) 759-7506, or by
E-mail: swilson@agr.gc.ca.
Fi "Food Safety and Hygiene" (FSH) 2006
Frankfurt, Germany - November 14-16, 2006
Previous additions have shown that the concept of FSH really
fulfils a need of professionals in the food industry. More information
on subjects ranging from harmonisation of food standards within the EC,
to new techniques for the prevention of contamination during production
processes is available right there. For more information contact CMP Information,
P.O. Box 200, 3600 AE Maarssen, The Netherlands, Tel.: (011) 31 346 559
444, Fax: (011) 31 346 573 811, E-mail: Meussen@cmpinformation.com
, or visit the Web site at www.ifi-online.com/.
Foodapest 2006
Budapest, Hungary - November 23-26, 2006
This is an opportunity to expand your markets, launch new
products, meet new buyers and showcase your products to the Central European
marketplace. Join the Canadian pavilion in Central and Eastern Europe's
leading food industry event. Foodapest is the ideal 3-day forum to meet
and establish direct contact with the region's leading buyers and decision
makers of the food, drink and food processing industry. For more information
contact Nadine Sidarous-Côté, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,
Tel.: (613) 759-7721, Fax: (613) 759-1667, or by E-mail: sidarouscote@agr.gc.ca.
Latin America
Expo International Naturista ANIPRON
Mexico City, Mexico - February 10-12, 2006
ANIPRON focuses on the promotion and the consumption of natural
products. The expo will include shows, seminars and scientific events.
In the past, Anipron has exceeded exhibitor expectations by providing
the opportunity for development of commercial and business contacts and
allowing direct marketing with retailers and consumers. This is an opportunity
for launching a new product in this industry. For more information contact
Alejandro Ruiz, Canadian Embassy in Mexico, Téléphone :
(011-52-55) 5724-7900, or by E-mail: alejandro.ruiz@international.gc.ca.
EXPO ANTAD 2006
Guadalajara, Mexico - March 29-31, 2006
EXPO ANTAD, which is now celebrating its 23nd anniversary,
is a four-day event intended to promote interaction between the main actors
in the retail sector, with a view to expanding, consolidating or, in certain
cases, initiating commercial relations. Participants will have the opportunity
to share their commercial strategies with retail and wholesale chains,
and companies who currently supply or wish to begin supplying the commercial
sector; particularly in the categories of Edible and Non-edible Groceries,
Fresh Produce, Furnishings and Store Supplies, Commercial Technology,
etc. For more information contact Juan-Carlos Munoz, Canadian Consulate
in Guadalajara, Tel.: (011-52-33) 3615-6215 759-7743, or E-mail: juan-carlos.munoz@international.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site at www.antad.org.mx.
Fispal Alimentos 2006
Anhembi, Brazil - May 7-10, 2006
FISPAL has increasingly directed its expertise on organizing
communication between companies from all regions of Brazil and other countries
with particular focus on the food service sector but also contemplating
the wholesaling and retailing channels. As a result, an area has been
created where exhibitors and buyers negotiate their products and services,
expand their markets and strengthen their relationships towards the generation
of future business and partnerships. For more information visit the Web
site at www.fispal.com, or call Ray
Darwent, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (780) 495-5528, E-mail:
darwentr@agr.gc.ca.
Alimentaria Mexico 2006
Mexico City, Mexico - June 6-8, 2006
Mexico's sixth edition of Alimentaria continues to grow.
Increased attendee and exhibitor participation numbers confirm the importance
of exhibiting at Alimentaria Mexico. Exhibiting at Alimentaria Mexico
means access to Latin America's most important purchasers and importers
from restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and other foodservice and retail
entities. No other industry event in Mexico can introduce you to
the multitude of decision makers at Alimentaria Mexico. For more
information contact Angel Garcia, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa,
at Tel.: (613) 759-7738, or E-mail: garciaat@agr.gc.ca
or visit the Web site at www.alimentaria-mexico.com.
Feria Alimentaria 2006
Guatemala City, Guatemala - September 3-5, 2006
The Canadian Embassy in Guatemala will once again be participating
in X Feria Alimentaria. This regional event is one of the leading food
shows in Central America and will include a trade exhibit, a Gastronomic
Festival, as well as several Seminars. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
will organize a "taste of Canada" event during the second day
of the exhibit, offering samples of Canadian products. Interested companies
will be asked to send catalogues and/or samples products for inclusion
at the show. There is no cost involved for the participating companies.
Please visit the Web site www.feriaalimentaria.com,
or contact Christine Luttmann, Trade Commissioner, Canadian Embassy in
Guatemala, Tel.: (502) 2363-4348, E-mail: christine.luttmann@international.gc.ca,
or contact Mélanie Spenard, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.:
(604) 666-0140, E-mail: spenardm@agr.gc.ca.
Food Ingredients South America
Sao Paulo, Brazil - September 12-14, 2006
Food Ingredients South America is the leading trade fair
in Brazil for new trends, solutions and technology for the food industry.
Now the fourth-largest show of its kind in the world, FISA typically attracts
more than 230 companies from 30 countries and many high-level decision
makers. For more information please contact Ray Darwent, Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (780) 495-5528, E-mail: darwentr@agr.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site: www.fisa.com.br/br/index.html.
ABASTUR
Mexico City, Mexico - September 27-29, 2006
ABASTUR REST-HOTEL is the most well respected event in Mexico
and Latin America in the hospitality industry. With a long history of
success, ABASTUR REST-HOTEL, now in its twenty first edition provides
you the opportunity to establish relationships with a significant number
of high quality hospitality buyers. If you are a supplier for the restaurant,
hotel and hospitality industry, don't miss this opportunity to experience
success at ABASTUR REST-HOTEL. For more information visit the Web site:
www.feriasalimentarias.com,
or contact Alejandro Ruiz, Canadian Embassy in Mexico, Téléphone :
(011-52-55) 5724-7900, or by E-mail: alejandro.ruiz@international.gc.ca.
Havana International Fair (FIHAV)
Havana, Cuba - October 2006
Participate in the Canadian Pavilion at the 24rd annual FIHAV
for an opportunity to penetrate this multimillion-dollar market, launch
new products and meet foreign buyers and suppliers. Last year's show featured
more than 2,547 exhibitors from 44 countries and attracted approximately
100,000 visitors, including high ranking officials and decision makers
from the Cuban government, senior representatives from Alimport (the central
buying agency for agriculture and food products in Cuba), as well as retailers,
restaurateurs, brokers, wholesalers and importers. For more information
please contact Mélanie Spenard, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,
Tel.: (604) 666-0140 or E-mail: spenardm@agr.gc.ca.
Agrotecnia 2006
Caracas, Venezuela - October 2006
Agrotecnia is an international exhibition showcasing agricultural
technology, products and specialized services. The trade section of the
Canadian Embassy in Caracas will have an information booth to promote
Canadian products and services at this exhibition. For more information
on Agrotecnia 2006 please contact the Canadian Embassy in Venezuela at
Tel.: (011-58-212) 660-3000, Fax: (011-58-212) 263-5349, or E-mail: crcas-td@international.gc.ca.
BioFach America Latina
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - November 2006
NürnbergMesse, organizer of the worlds leading exhibition
for organic food and natural products, BioFach, has started a project
to support the development of the domestic market for organic products
in Brazil. With the aim to open new internal market opportunities for
organic exporters and increase the supply of organic foods to the Brazilian
population, BioFach America Latina is a good opportunity to expand your
markets in South America. For more information, please contact Ray Darwent,
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Edmonton, Alberta, Tel.: (780) 495-5528,
Fax: (780) 495-3324, E-mail: darwentr@agr.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site: www.biofach-americalatina.com.br.
United States of America
Winter Fancy Food and Confection Show
San Francisco, CA - January 22-24, 2006
The Fancy Food Show is your link to the latest information
that will help grow and improve your business. Trends, sales, strategies,
public relations perspectives, e-retailing, beer and cheese pairings and
visual marketing are just a few of the 18 sessions available at the Winter
Show. For further information please contact Mr. Carl W. Light, Business
Development Officer, Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, USA,
Tel.: (213) 346-2763, Fax: (213) 346-2767, E-mail: carl.light@international.gc.ca.
New England Grows 2006
Boston, Massachusetts - January 31-February 2, 2006
Now in its twelfth year, New England Grows is one of the
nation's premier green industry events. This phenomenal opportunity to
network with green industry peers and consumers, sell and purchase goods,
and learn from the most innovative leaders in the industry is clearly
an event not to be missed. New England Grows will move to the new Boston
Convention and Exposition Center (BCEC) on Boston's waterfront. This new
$800 million facility will allow us to increase our current exhibit space
by more than 40%. For more information please contact Colette Lekborg,
Canadian Consulate General, Boston, Tel.: (617) 262-3760, Fax: (617) 262-3415,
E-mail: colette.lekborg@international.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site at: www.negrows.org.
International Boston Seafood Show
Boston, Massachusetts - March 12-14, 2006
Join thousands of industry professionals from all over the
world at the largest seafood event in the Northeast. Whether you're looking
to source new suppliers, meet with existing and prospective customers
or launch a new product you must be at this event! IBSS is three days
of intensive buying and selling where you can truly accomplish your business
goals for the entire year. For more information contact Anne MacEacheron,
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (506) 452-3944, Fax: (506) 452-3509,
E-mail: maceacherona@agr.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site at www.bostonseafood.com.
Natural Products Expo-West
Anaheim, California - March 23-26, 2006
Natural Products Expo is where the Natural Products community
meets. What community means in today's business world is building relationships
with customers, suppliers and business partners. At last years Expo more
than 20,000 industry members and retail buyers attended the trade show.
Attendees came from 72 countries, which navigated more than 1,700 exhibits,
representing over 1,100 companies. For more information please contact
Mr. Carl W. Light, Business Development Officer, Consulate General of
Canada in Los Angeles, USA, Tel.: (213) 346-2763, Fax: (213) 346-2767,
E-mail: carl.light@international.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site at www.expowest.com.
Bio 2006 Chicago
Chicago, Illinois - April 9-12, 2006
You're invited to join us in Chicago for the BIO 2006 Annual
International Convention. The 2006 convention will feature more than 150
sessions and workshops, the world's largest biotech partnering forum with
more than 225 company presentations and more than 5000 partnering meetings,
and a total of over 1500 exhibiting organizations. Anyone connected to
biotechnology should attend. For more information visit the Web site www.bio.org/events/2006/agenda/
or contact Ms. Michelle Van Dyk, Trade Commissioner, Chicago, Tel.:
(312) 616-1860, E-mail: michelle.vandyk@international.gc.ca.
Northwest Foodservice Show
Tacoma, Washington - April 30 - May 2, 2006
The Northwest Foodservice Show puts you face-to-face with
over 15,000 foodservice owner/operators, managers, chefs and buyers for
three days of business! With 600+ exhibit booths, the Northwest Foodservice
Show will be held at the Tacoma Dome bringing you in touch with the latest
and best in the industry. You'll find everything from food and beverage
products to foodservice equipment, new technology, and business/recruitment
services. New this year, attendees can taste the best of the Northwest
in our new beer and wine tasting pavilion! For more information please
contact Doug McCracken, Canadian Consulate General, Seattle, Washington,
Tel.: (206) 443-1777, Fax: (206) 443-9735, E-mail: clients.seattle@international.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site at www.nwfoodserviceshow.com.
All Things Organic - Conference and Trade Show
Chicago, Illinois - May 6-9, 2006
Discover what's new in the organic industry. America's organic
consumer market is over 90 million strong and growing, with U.S. retail
sales expected to reach $20 billion by 2007. All Things Organic is growing
with this market. The Organic Trade Association's All Things Organic Conference
and Trade Show is North America's only all-organic event, featuring over
400 booths of organic products, inspiring and thought-provoking education
sessions, networking activities and special events. For more information
please contact Ms. Michelle Van Dyk, Trade Commissioner, Chicago,
Tel.: (312) 616-1860, E-mail: michelle.vandyk@international.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site at www.organicexpo.com/conf.asp.
Spring Fancy Food and Confection Show
Chicago, Illinois - May 7-9, 2006
Recent Fancy Food Shows have attracted from 19,000 to 32,000
attendees from specialty food, gift and department stores, supermarkets,
restaurants, mail-order and other related businesses. These attendees
come to see over a thousand exhibitors from around the world, presenting
over 150,000 specialty foods to discover and sample. Business booms at
these trade-only shows, in a unique decision-maker to decision-maker environment.
An impressive 87% of attendees either authorize or recommend purchasing
decisions! For further information please contact Ms. Michelle Van
Dyk, Trade Commissioner, Chicago, Tel.: (312) 616-1860, E-mail: michelle.vandyk@international.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site at www.specialtyfood.com/do/fancyFoodShow/LocationsAndDates.
FMI 2006
Chicago, Illinois - May 7-9, 2006
The Food Marketing Institute's Supermarket Convention &
Educational Exposition is the largest, most comprehensive event of its
kind in the world. It is the premier show for Supermarket retailers and
wholesalers now offering 5 shows in one location (The FMI show, Fancy
Food Show, U.S. Food Export Showcase, United Produce Expo and Conference,
and All Things Organic), over 1000 exhibitors, targeted educational sessions,
group incentives, and a worldwide audience. For additional information,
contact Ms. Michelle Van Dyk, Trade Commissioner, Chicago, Tel.:
(312) 616-1860, E-mail: michelle.vandyk@international.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site at www.fmi.org.
The Annual National Restaurant Hotel/Motel Show
Chicago, Illinois - May 20-23, 2006
Best opportunity and cost effective way to meet with thousands
of professional attendees under one roof; nearly 2,000 exhibiting companies,
70,000 attendees and over 870 product categories. The NRA has built its
reputation on delivering the ultimate hospitality market-place. Make plans
to display your products and services to highly qualified buyers. For
more details on the event visit the Web site at www.restaurant.org/show/.
Dairy-Deli-Bake 2006 Seminar and Exposition
New Orleans, LA - June 11-13, 2006
This is the largest show for the dairy, deli, bakery, and
foodservice professional. The retail buyers, merchandisers, brokers, distributors,
and manufacturers come from all over the world for this important buying
and educational event. Our reputation as the leading show in the
dairy-deli-bakery business has been earned by delivering top speakers
relevant programming, exceptional exhibits, and outstanding networking
opportunities. For more information please contact: IDDBA, P.O. Box 5528,
Madison, WI 53705-0528, USA, Tel.: (608) 238-7908, Fax: (608) 238-6330,
or visit the Web site at: www.iddba.org/conf.htm.
Summer Fancy Food and Confection Show
New York, New York - July 9-11, 2006
Recent Fancy Food Shows have attracted from 19,000 to 32,000
attendees from specialty food, gift and department stores, supermarkets,
restaurants, mail-order and other related businesses. These attendees
come to see over a thousand exhibitors from around the world, presenting
over 100,000 specialty foods to discover and sample. Business booms at
these trade-only shows, in a unique decision-maker to decision-maker environment.
An impressive 87% of attendees either authorize or recommend purchasing
decisions! For further information: Eric Cloutier, Business Development
Officer, Canadian Consulate General in New York, Tel.: (212) 596-1656,
Fax: (212) 596-1793, E-mail: eric.cloutier@international.gc.ca,
or visit the Web site at www.specialtyfood.com/do/fancyFoodShow/LocationsAndDates.
Louisiana Foodservice EXPO
New Orleans, LA - August 5-7, 2006
The Louisiana Foodservice EXPO sets the standard as the top
regional restaurant show in the country. As a premier foodservice EXPO,
this is an excellent opportunity for you to do business with the restaurant
industry. The EXPO provides a one-stop shopping resource for foodservice
professionals looking for new suppliers. For more information about the
EXPO, E-mail: tomw@lra.org or wendyr@lra.org,
or visit the Web site at www.lra.org.
Western Food and Hospitality Expo
Los Angeles, CA - August 26-28, 2006
Get the latest high margin products to please your customers
and your bottom-line. There are over 900 companies representing thousands
of products and services. From food to freezers, utensils to uniforms
and beverages to baked goods. Also present will be special events, a comprehensive
conference program and much more. Come for the freshest, most meaningful
menu of business boosting opportunities for the West Coast. For more information
call 1-800-840-5612 or visit the Web site at www.westernfoodexpo.com.
Natural Products Expo-East
Baltimore, MD - October 5-7, 2006
Natural Products Expo is where the Natural Products community
meets. What community means in today's business world is building relationships
with customers, suppliers and business partners. At last years Expo more
than 20,000 industry members and retail buyers attended the trade show.
Attendees came from 72 countries, which navigated more than 1,700 exhibits,
representing over 1,100 companies. For more information please contact
Cynthia Stevenson, Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C., Tel.: (202) 682-7765,
Fax: (202) 682-7619, E-mail: cynthia.stevenson@international.gc.ca,
visit the Web site at www.expoeast.com.
International West Coast Seafood Show
Los Angeles, California - October 15-16, 2006
Each year, the top seafood companies in the country gather
for the International West Coast Seafood Show. Thousands of foodservice
and retail food buyers west of the Mississippi attend each year in search
of new seafood products and suppliers. This year's event was very busy
and boasted close to 300 exhibiting companies. The exhibition was complimented
by a top conference program addressing the health benefits of seafood,
sessions devoted to shrimp and other species as well as panel discussions
on the subject of seafood trends. At WCSS is the number one venue to meet
buyers from west of the Mississippi, western Canada, Latin America, Hawaii,
and the Pacific Rim. For additional information please contact Mr. Carl
W. Light, Business Development Officer, Consulate General of Canada in
Los Angeles, USA, Tel.: (213) 346-2763, Fax: (213) 346-2767. E-mail: carl.light@international.gc.ca ,
or visit the Web site at www.westcoastseafood.com.
Expo Comida Latina
Los Angeles, California - October 15-16, 2006
New York, New York - November 13-14, 2006
Houston, TX - April 23-24, 2006
In 2005, Expo Comida Latina was launched in San Antonio,
Texas, bringing the successful franchise to the state with the second-largest
Hispanic population in the country. With 32 percent of the population
being Hispanic, this trade-show will provide exhibiting companies' access
to an important cadre of buyers in a state renowned for its Hispanic history,
culture, and cuisine. Nearly 7 million Texans have Hispanic heritage,
making it the state with the second highest number of Hispanics after
California. If you want to reach buyers serving this lucrative market,
look no further! This expo aims to attract southwest regional buyers of
Hispanic foods and beverages. Exhibitors are producers, processors, distributors,
wholesalers and importers of Hispanic food, beverages and ingredients
from throughout the Americas. In New York exhibitors displayed hundreds
of products from throughout the Americas, comprising the largest array
of Hispanic foods and beverages ever found on the East Coast. Key buyers
attended in droves to sample and source delectable foods and beverages
to meet a growing demand. As for the Los Angeles show it was yet again
a great success. Hundreds of companies from throughout the Americas exhibited
and did business with thousands of trade buyers. For more information
contact Diversified Business Communications, PO Box 7437, Portland, Maine
04112-7437 USA, Tel.: 207-842-5500, Fax: 207-842-5503, E-mail: info@expo-comida-latina.com,
or visit the Web site at expo-comida-latina.com.
PMA-Fresh Summit
Santiago, California - October 20-24, 2006
Fresh Summit is the world's largest fresh fruit and vegetable
event. Network with other produce industry leaders, see new products,
strengthen relationships with current suppliers, gather information for
further purchasing decisions, and most importantly, build your business!
For more information call 1-302-738-7100, write to 1500 Casho Mill Road,
Newark DE 19711 USA, or visit the Web site at www.pma.com.
Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA)
Trade Show
Chicago, Illinois - November 12-14, 2006
This show normally features more than 2,300 exhibit booths,
covering both food and non-food products. In addition, international pavilions
from more than fifteen countries are expected to attend. There will be
sections showcasing fresh, frozen, and refrigerated foods plus gourmet
foods, wines and spirits. For more information about the PLMA visit the
Web site at www.plma.com. To exhibit
in the Canadian pavilion please contact Ms. Michelle Van Dyk, Trade
Commissioner, Chicago, Tel.: (312) 616-1860, E-mail: michelle.vandyk@international.gc.ca.
The Americas Food and Beverage Trade Show
Miami, FL - November 2006
Come see new products and services from the Americans. Make
important contacts with potential partners in the food and beverage industry.
Get the information you need to be competitive and operate more profitably.
Over $1.4 trillion is spent annually on food and beverage purchases in
America, with export sales expected to double by 2007. Miami serves as
the sales and distribution center for food and beverage products transiting
these markets. For more information about this trade please visit Web
site worldtrade.org/. To exhibit
in the Canadian pavilion please contact Mélanie Spenard, Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada, Tel.: (604) 666-0140, E-mail: spenardm@agr.gc.ca..
Internet sites of interest
The following Internet sites offer additional information on international
trade shows and conferences. Most of these sites include search tools
which let you search by category, location or dates and can be excellent
tools to help you locate the most appropriate trade shows for your company.
Agri-Food Trade Services (ATS) Online
ats.agr.gc.ca
Events Eye
www.eventseye.com
Exhibitor Magazine Group Online
www.exhibitornet.com
ExpoWorld.net
www.expoworld.net
Food Navigator.com
www.foodnavigator.com
Foreign Agricultural Services, United States Department of Agriculture
www.fas.usda.gov
Global Agribusiness Information Network
www.agribusinessonline.com
International Trade Canada
www.infoexport.gc.ca
The Manufacturing Confectioner
www.gomc.com
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