November

2009 Americas Food and Beverage Show
Featuring products from Algeria, Argentina, Atlantic Canada, Belize, Brazil, the Caribbean, Colombia, Malaysia, Poland, Tenerife, the United States and more, the largest Americas-focused food and beverage trade event in the hemisphere will feature a new two-day format, an enhanced program of educational seminars and over 300 exhibitors from 18 countries showcasing thousands of new products.
November 09, 2009 - November 10, 2009
Location: World Trade Center Miami
Tel: 305-871-7910
URL: www.americasfoodandbeverage.com
Email: jmeisel@worldtrade.org
Phone: www.americasfoodandbeverage.com

January

Potato Expo 2010
First held in 2009, the Potato Expo is the largest conference and trade show for the North American potato industry, where attendees from across the supply chain come together to do business.
January 04, 2010 - January 06, 2010
Location: Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
Tel: 202-682-9456
URL: www.potato-expo.com

Phone: www.potato-expo.com

February

2010 N.G.A. Annual Conference and Supermarket Synergy Showcase
This annual convention provides valuable information, resources, networking, special events, new products, new technologies, and more.
February 09, 2010 - February 12, 2010
Location: Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Tel: 703-516-0700
URL: www.nationalgrocers.org

Phone: www.nationalgrocers.org

ASD Las Vegas March 2010
Under the ASD banner, Nielsen Business Media's Merchandise Group produces the two largest merchandise shows in the nation: ASD Las Vegas March and August. This international show comprises four major verticals — Gift & Toy, Jewelry, Style & Beauty, and Value & Variety — which create the ultimate wholesale marketplace of more than 3,500 companies exhibiting tens of thousands of products in more than 150 leading categories. Buyer registration is free if you register online before the show.
February 28, 2010 - March 03, 2010
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
URL: www.asdamd.com

March

Food Marketing Summit
The Food Marketing Summit features the ideal peer-to-peer networking environment for North America's top food and beverage marketing executives. Exchange ideas; discover the latest solutions in digital, media and other platforms; and discuss the key issues affecting the current and future growth of your business.
March 09, 2010 - March 10, 2010
Location: Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa
URL: www.foodmarketingsummit.com
Email: chris.minto@nextlevelsummits.com

Virginia Food and Beverage Expo — Tradition of Taste 2010
Presented exclusively for food industry buyers by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the expo will provide a quick and convenient survey of hundreds of Virginia food and beverage items, from traditional fare to new and unusual tastes.  Admission is free.
March 24, 2010
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center
Tel: 804-786-4278
URL: www.vaexpo.com
Email: lisa.lloyd@vdacs.virginia.gov
Phone: www.vaexpo.com

October

The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQF) International Conference
Attendees can join food industry professionals from all levels of the supply chain to discover the benefits of third-party food safety and quality certification, as well as gain new ways to increase profits and protect brands, learn valuable lessons from recent food safety outbreaks, and expand their food safety auditing skills.
October 21, 2009 - October 23, 2009
Location: Fiesta Americana Hotel, Guadalajara
Tel: 202-220-0820
URL: www.sqfconference.com
Email: sgeorge@fmi.org
Phone: www.sqfconference.com

November

2009 Americas Food and Beverage Show
Featuring products from Algeria, Argentina, Atlantic Canada, Belize, Brazil, the Caribbean, Colombia, Malaysia, Poland, Tenerife, the United States and more, the largest Americas-focused food and beverage trade event in the hemisphere will feature a new two-day format, an enhanced program of educational seminars and over 300 exhibitors from 18 countries showcasing thousands of new products.
November 09, 2009 - November 10, 2009
Location: World Trade Center Miami
Tel: 305-871-7910
URL: www.americasfoodandbeverage.com
Email: jmeisel@worldtrade.org
Phone: www.americasfoodandbeverage.com

December

Food Safety Quality Summit
The Food Safety Quality Summit features the ideal peer-to-peer networking environment for North America's top food and beverage executives. Be a part of the industries must attend event and exchange ideas, discover the latest solutions in safety, QA, regulatory issues and other platforms targeted to the needs of today's top food safety executives.
December 08, 2009 - December 09, 2009
Location: Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa
URL: www.foodsafetyqualitysummit.com
Email: chris.minto@nextlevelsummits.com