While the past two years have proven that there is no predicting what’s to come, the following organizations are working hard to keep the CPG Food and Beverage community alive and thriving. As of September 2021, the following is a full, comprehensive list of Food and Beverage trade shows planned for the remainder of 2021 and 2022, both in an in-person and online / virtual capacity.
September 2021
Fancy Food 24/7
What: Virtual product showrooms and educational sessions ran by the Specialty Food Association
When: 9/27 – 10/8/21
Where: Online / Virtual
World Dairy Expo
What: World’s largest dairy-focused trade show event
When: 9/28 – 10/2/21
Where: Madison, WI
October 2021
Food and Beverage 2021 Global Symposium
What: Learn about the newest tech in the food and beverage industry
When: 10/5/21
Where: Online / Virtual
Online & Digital Grocery Summit 2021
What: Helping CPG brands optimize their eCommerce strategies to boost online sales
When: 10/21/21
Where: Online / Virtual
SupplySide West 2021 | Food Ingredients North America
What: Event for health and nutrition professionals, industry buyers and suppliers
When: 10/25 – 10/28/21
Where: Las Vegas, NV
IBIEducate 2021
What: Educational event for the baking industry
When: 10/26 – 10/28/21
Where: Kansas City, MO
Poultry Tech Summit
What: Event about the transition of innovative tech from researchers and entrepreneurs into commercial applications specifically for the poultry industry.
When: 10/31 – 11/2/21
Where: Online / Virtual
November 2021
Wabel Sweet & Confectionery Summit
What: Get pre-matched and meet with potential business partners in B2B Smart Meetings between curated buyers and vetted suppliers in the sweet and confectionery industry
When: 11/2 – 11/3/21
Where: Online / Virtual
PROCESS EXPO
What: Latest tech and solutions for the food and beverage industry
When: 11/2 – 11/5/21
Where: Chicago, IL
Wabel Savoury Grocery Summit
What: Get pre-matched and meet with potential business partners in B2B Smart Meetings between curated buyers and vetted suppliers in the Savoury Grocery industry
When: 11/4 – 11/5/21
Where: Online / Virtual
Coffee Fest PNW 2021
What: Event for the independent specialty coffee industry – based in Portland
When: 11/5 – 11/6/21
Where: Portland, OR
Kosherfest
What: Bringing together the global kosher industry
When: 11/9 – 11/10/21
Where: Secaucus, NJ
Digital Food & Beverage
What: Event that brings together digital and eCommerce professionals from the food and beverage industry
When: 11/10 – 11/12/21
Where: Austin, TX
Wabel Beers & Ciders Summit
What: Get pre-matched and meet with potential business partners in B2B Smart Meetings between curated buyers and vetted suppliers in the beer and cider industry
When: 11/16 – 11/17/21
Where: Online / Virtual
American Food Manufacturing Summit
What: Bringing together food and beverage processors and suppliers to form connections and exchange ideas
When: 11/16 – 11/18/21
Where: Online / Virtual
Wabel French Wine, Beers & Spirits Summit
What: Get pre-matched and meet with potential business partners in B2B Smart Meetings between curated buyers and vetted suppliers in the French Wine, Beers & Spirits industry
When: 11/16 – 11/19/21
Where: Online / Virtual
Food as Medicine Summit Bay Area
What: A networking and learning opportunity for professionals in the healthcare and food industry looking to advance their knowledge in evidence-backed foods for health
When: 11/17 – 11/18/21
Where: San Mateo, CA
Wabel Spirits Summit
What: Get pre-matched and meet with potential business partners in B2B Smart Meetings between curated buyers and vetted suppliers in the Spirits industry
When: 11/18 – 11/19/21
Where: Online / Virtual
Wabel Wine Summit
What: Get pre-matched and meet with potential business partners in B2B Smart Meetings between curated buyers and vetted suppliers in the Wine industry
When: 11/18 – 11/19/21
Where: Online / Virtual
Midwest Food Products Association 2021 Annual Convention & Processing Crops Conference
What: Event that pulls together leaders in food processing
When: 11/30 – 12/2/21
Where: Wisconsin Dells, WI
December 2021
Organic Grower Summit
What: Summit for growers looking for information in the agtech, food safety and sustainability space
When: 12/1 – 12/2/21
Where: Monterey, CA
NOSH Live Winter 2021
What: Event for the better-for-you food industry to help those businesses grow responsibly
When: 12/2 – 12/3/21
Where: Santa Monica, CA
BevNET Live Winter 2021
What: Leaders from the beverage industry come together to deliver live talks
When: 12/6 – 12/7/21
Where: Santa Monica, CA
January 2022
PTNPA Convention
What: A members-only event for owners and operators of companies that shell, process, salt and/or roast peanuts or tree nuts
When: 1/14 – 1/17/22
Where: Miami, FL
IPPE
What: World’s largest annual poultry, meat and feed industry event
When: 1/25 – 1/27/22
Where: Atlanta, GA
February 2022
Northwest Food & Beverage World 2022
What: Largest regional trade show for food manufacturing in the US
When: 2/3 – 2/4/22
Where: Portland, OR
The Winter Fancy Food Show 2022
What: Largest west coast event for specialty foods
When: 2/6 – 2/8/22
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Food Processing Expo
What: Largest event for food processors and allied industry members
When: 2/15 – 2/16/22
Where: Sacramento, CA
AFFI-CON
What: Business event for frozen food and beverage makers
When: 2/19 – 2/22/22
Where: Dallas, TX + Online / Virtual
RFA 41st Annual Conference & Exhibition
What: Event bringing together manufacturers and suppliers of refrigerated products
When: 2/20 – 2/23/22
Where: Amelia Island, FL
March 2022
Coffee Fest New York
What: Event for the independent specialty coffee industry – based in New York
When: 3/6 – 3/8/22
Where: New York, NY
2022 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York
What: Event focused on foodservice and restaurant strategies
When: 3/6 – 3/8/22
Where: New York, NY
Natural Products Expo West
What: World’s largest event for natural, organic and healthy products
When: 3/8 – 3/12/22
Where: Anaheim, CA
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America
What: Leading event for seafood buyers and suppliers in retail, restaurant, catering, foodservice and processing
When: 3/13 – 3/15/22
Where: Boston, MA
PACK EXPO East
What: Latest solutions for retailers and CPG industry
When: 3/21 – 3/23/22
Where: Philadelphia, PA
ABA 2022 Convention
What: Premier event for leaders in the baking industry
When: 3/27/22
Where: Palm Springs, CA
10th American Food Sure Summit
What: Event for food industry folks with panel discussions, keynotes, and case studies on topics from safety to manufacturing
When: 3/28 – 3/29/22
Where: Chicago, IL
Wabel Online Frozen Summit 2022
What: Get pre-matched and meet with potential business partners in B2B Smart Meetings between curated buyers and vetted suppliers in the Frozen industry
When: March 2022
Where: Online / Virtual
April 2022
SupplySide East
What: Features innovative ingredients, formulation techniques, and insights from health and nutrition leaders
When: 4/12 – 4/13/22
Where: Secaucus, NJ
May 2022
Food Safety Summit
What: Latest and most relevant information about food safety issues
When: 5/9 – 5/12/22
Where: Rosemont, IL
3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. Annual Meeting and Education Program
What: Event covering issues of hygienic design of food processing equipment
When: 5/16 – 5/19/22
Where: Bloomington, MN
National Restaurant Association Show
What: Expert-led sessions about industry challenges, opportunities, and innovative products
When: 5/21 – 5/24/22
Where: Chicago, IL
Sweets & Snacks Expo
What: Event for confectionery and snack retailers, manufacturers and suppliers
When: 5/24 – 5/26/22
Where: Chicago, IL
June 2022
Coffee Fest Chicago
What: Event for the independent specialty coffee industry – based in Chicago
When: 6/24 – 6/25/22
Where: Chicago, IL
Wabel Drinks Summit 2022
What: Get pre-matched and meet with potential business partners in B2B Smart Meetings between curated buyers and vetted suppliers in the Beverage industry
When: June 2022
Where: Online / Virtual
Wabel Online Grocery Summit 2022
What: Get pre-matched and meet with potential business partners in B2B Smart Meetings between curated buyers and vetted suppliers in the Online Grocery industry
When: June 2022
Where: Online / Virtual
July 2022
IFT Food Expo
What: Event providing insights into advancing knowledge, network, business and pushing the future of food forward
When: 7/10 – 7/13/21
Where: Chicago, IL
American Cheese Society Conference
What: Celebrating the growing market for American-manufactured cheese
When: 7/20 – 7/23/22
Where: Portland, OR
Chicken Marketing Summit
What: Event for poultry industry stakeholders including marketing and sales executives, supermarket and foodservice buyers, distributors, and more
When: 7/25 – 7/27/21
Where: Braselton, GA
August 2022
Coffee Fest Los Angeles
What: Event for the independent specialty coffee industry – based in Los Angeles
When: 8/28 – 8/30/22
Where: Los Angeles, CA
September 2022
International Baking Industry Exposition
What: Largest trade event for grain-based food industry in the Western Hemisphere
When: 9/17 – 9/21/22
Where: Las Vegas, NV
October 2022
Coffee Fest PNW in Seattle
What: Event for the independent specialty coffee industry – based in Seattle
When: 10/7 – 10/8/22
Where: Seattle, WA
Pack Expo International
What: Showcase of latest packaging equipment including printing, containers, confectionery, reusable packaging and processing
When: 10/23 – 10/26/21
Where: Chicago, IL
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