AF&B: The Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference
Venue & Location
September 16-18, 2024
Exhibitors
Over 7,300 visitors including:
- Industry executives
- Buyers and purchasing agents
- Retail and restaurant managers
- Chefs and culinary professionals
- Distributors and wholesalers
- Importers/exporters
- Marketing and sales professionals
- Hospitality representatives
- Foodservice operators
- Entrepreneurs and startups
Attendees
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, Florida - USA
Dates
653 Exhibitors including:
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Packaging and processing suppliers
- Foodservice equipment providers
- Ingredient suppliers
- Importers/exporters
- Distributors and wholesalers
- Retailers and supermarkets
- Specialty and organic food producers
- Wine, beer, and spirits companies
Activities and Highlights
The event provides a dynamic and engaging environment for participants to learn, network, and explore new business opportunities in the food and beverage industry with activities and highlights such as:
- Exhibition Hall: Featuring hundreds of exhibitors and 16 country pavilions.
- Networking Events: Including receptions and business matchmaking sessions.
- Educational Sessions: Offering seminars, workshops, and panel discussions with industry experts.
- Live Demonstrations: Showcasing culinary shows and product demonstrations.
- Competitions: Culinary contests and product awards.
- Keynote Speakers: Influential figures sharing insights on industry trends.
- Innovation Showcase: Displaying cutting-edge products and technologies.
- Specialty Areas: Dedicated sections like the Natural & Organic Pavilion and Technology Pavilion.
Statistics from Previous Shows
U.S. Attendance: 70% (from 48 states)
International Attendance: 30%
Regional Attendance Breakdown:
Caribbean: 20.9%
Europe: 17.5%
LATAM: 30.5%
Top U.S. Regions:
Southeast: 60%
South: 4%
Northeast: 7%
MidAtlantic: 5%
These statistics highlight the extensive reach and diverse participation at the America's Food & Beverage Show, making it Miami’s biggest international trade show for the food industry
Reasons to Exhibit
General feedback suggests that attendees find significant value in the event due to the following reasons:
1. Wide Reach: Ability to connect with a global audience of distributors and buyers.
2. Networking: Opportunities to reconnect with existing customers and build new relationships.
3. Business Opportunities: Facilitation of discussions, meetings, and buyer interactions that enhance sales efforts.
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