In the dynamic food and beverage industry, the United States is home to several pivotal trade shows that significantly shape market trends and provide vital platforms for global networking. These events are essential for businesses aiming to penetrate or expand within the U.S. and Canadian markets, as well as those targeting regions like the Caribbean and Latin America. Trade shows serve as the ideal venues for unveiling new products, engaging with the latest industry trends, and providing live demonstrations to potential customers.

Here is a guide to the most significant food and beverage trade shows across the country:

Americas Food and Beverage Show & Conference – September 16-18, 2024 (Miami Beach, FL)

The Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference is one of the most prominent trade shows in the US and this year it celebrates its twenty-eighth edition. The 2024 edition will take place from September 16 to 18 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Year after year, the fair experiences a notable increase in its visibility and reach, both nationally and internationally.

Quick Facts Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference:

• Total Attendance: +7,300 Visitors
• Total Exhibitors: +650 Companies
• International Attendance 30%

*The Spain Us Chamber of Commerce in Florida is the official organizer of the Spain’s Pavilion. More information click here.

Natural Product Expo West 2025 – March 4-8, 2025 (Anaheim, California)

Known as the largest event for organic and healthy products, Expo West annually attracts over 65,000 visitors and 3,000 exhibitors. It serves as a vital hub for anyone involved in the organic food sector, offering unrivaled opportunities to meet and connect with investors, business leaders, and other key stakeholders. The 2025 edition of this dynamic event is scheduled to take place from March 4 to 8 at the Anaheim Convention Center. At Expo West, participants have an invaluable opportunity to engage face-to-face with retailers, investors, business leaders, influencers, and more, making it a prime setting for networking and growth.

Furthermore, Expo West brings together an inspired community of industry members and exhibiting companies. This gathering reflects the increasing demand for healthy and sustainable products, providing organic and natural food manufacturers with an unmatched platform to showcase their products and innovations.

Quick Facts Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference:

• Total Attendance: Over 65,000 visitors
• Total Exhibitors: More than 3,000
• International Attendance: Participants from 21 nationalities

Summer Fancy Food Show – June 23-25, 2024 (New York, New York)

Hosted by the Specialty Food Association, the Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest Food and Beverage trade show in the US. This show takes place in New York City and is the perfect place to discover new specialty products for food importers from the East Coast. With a huge variety of vendors, Summer Fancy Food Show attracts thousands of diverse makers, buyers, brokers, distributors, and industry professionals from across the U.S. and the globe for three days of delicious product discovery, fruitful networking, and inspiring business opportunities in one place, where you can try hundreds foods, drinks and ingredients from all over the world. Summer Fancy Food Show happens at the Javits Center in New York City annually.

Quick Facts Summer Fancy Food Show (EastCoast):

• Total Attendance: +30,000 Visitors
• Total Exhibitors: +2,100 Companies
• Countries: 61 Nationalities

Winter Fancy Food Show – January 19 – 21, 2025 (Las Vegas, Nevada)

Hosted by the Specialty Food Association the Summer Fancy Food Show stands as the largest food and beverage trade show in the US. Taking place annually at the Javits Center in New York City, this premier event is an ideal platform for discovering new specialty products. It caters particularly to food importers from the East Coast, offering a vast array of vendors.

The show attracts thousands of diverse participants including makers, buyers, brokers, distributors, and industry professionals from across the U.S. and around the world. Over three days, attendees engage in product discovery, enjoy extensive networking opportunities, and explore inspiring business prospects. The Summer Fancy Food Show presents a unique chance to sample hundreds of foods, drinks, and ingredients from globally diverse origins, making it a hub of culinary innovation and a pivotal event for industry insiders.

Quick Facts Winter Fancy Food Show (West Coast):

• Total Attendance: +25,000 Visitors
• Total Exhibitors: +1,000 Companies
• Countries: 36 Nationalities

US Private Label Trade Show (PLMA) – 17-19 November, 2024 (Chicago, Illinois)

Every year, the Private Label Manufacturers Association International Council (PLMA) organizes a significant food trade show that is essential for companies looking to diversify their product lines under their own brands without the heavy investment in development and production. This event covers a broad spectrum of categories. In the food sector, offerings range from shelf-stable snacks and beverages to fresh, frozen, and refrigerated products. In the non-food sector, categories include beauty, personal care, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, household products, kitchenware, and pet care. This diverse range makes the PLMA trade show a crucial event for companies aiming to expand their private label offerings.

Quick Facts PLMA Chicago:

• Total Attendance: +25,000 Visitors
• Total Exhibitors: +1,600 Companies
• Countries: 60 Nationalities

National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show – 18 – 21 May, 2024 (Chicago, Illinois)

The National Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show stands as the largest annual gathering of foodservice professionals in the Western Hemisphere. This pivotal event unites a comprehensive range of participants—including people, ideas, products, solutions, and information—from across both the domestic and international sectors. Recognized as the industry’s must-attend event, it caters specifically to foodservice professionals who are eager to find new and improved methods for operating their establishments, expanding their customer bases, broadening their networks, and enhancing their overall success.

With participants from all 50 states and 112 countries, the National Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the entire foodservice industry ecosystem in the US. It provides a unique platform for professionals to connect, share insights, and explore the latest innovations in the field.

Quick Facts National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show:

• Total Attendance: +60,000 Visitors
• Total Exhibitors: +2,400 Companies
• Countries: 112 Nationalities

Seafood Expo North America – March 16-18, 2025 (Boston, Massachusetts)

Seafood Expo North America is North America’s largest seafood trade exposition. This B2B event gathers exhibiting suppliers from 50 countries under one roof provides North America’s seafood buyers access to the latest seafood trends, discovering new products and presentations, sampling and sourcing new products, meeting with current or new suppliers or just networking with industry colleagues.

Quick Facts Seafood Expo North America:

• Total Attendance: +60,000 Visitors
• Total Exhibitors: +1,100 Companies
• Countries: 49 Nationalities

SupplySide West – October 28 – 31, 2024 (Las Vegas, Nevada)

SupplySide West is a trade show that focuses on health and nutrition buyers and suppliers. This is an industry-only trade show; it’s not open to the general public. It could be a valuable opportunity for your business if you specialize in health food — many booths and events involve sports nutrition, healthy ingredients, and other wellness products. SupplySide West & Food ingredients North America, in addition to  are health and nutrition leading trade show in the US, bringing together a diverse group of industry professionals, including suppliers, manufacturers, formulators, marketers, and other stakeholders.

SupplySide West is a premier industry-only trade show centered on health and nutrition, catering exclusively to buyers and suppliers in this sector. Not open to the general public, this event provides a critical platform for businesses specializing in health foods, sports nutrition, healthy ingredients, and other wellness products. As a part of the larger SupplySide network—which also includes SupplySide East and Food Ingredients North America—SupplySide East  stands out as one of the leading health and nutrition trade shows in the US.

This event annually gathers a diverse array of industry professionals, including suppliers, manufacturers, formulators, marketers, and other key stakeholders. It offers an invaluable opportunity for networking, discovering the latest innovations, and advancing business objectives in the health and nutrition space. For companies looking to make significant inroads in these markets, attending SupplySide West could open numerous doors to potential collaborations and growth avenues.

Quick Facts SupplySide West:

• Total Attendance: +60,000 Visitors
• Total Exhibitors: +1,100 Companies
• Countries: 49 Nationalities