Upcoming Events

COEX 2012

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:06:00 +0000

Location

Red Rock Casino Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association presents COEX 2012 at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas.

Catersource 2012 Conference and Trade Show

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:19:00 +0000

Learn how to start, expand or market a key sideline business

Location

Caesars Palace Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

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Learn how to start, expand or market a key sideline business for your restaurant by attenting the Catersource 2012 Conference and Trade Show.

24th Annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:29:00 +0000

Location

The Sandia Resort and Casino Events Center Albuquerque, NM

United States

35° 5' 4.1676" N, 106° 39' 4.0932" W

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Heat seekers of all persuasions head to New Mexico for the 24th Annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show. The Sandia Resort and Casino Events Center in Albuquerque hosts.

Natural Products Expo West

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Location

Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA

United States

33° 50' 7.0548" N, 117° 54' 52.2144" W

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Check out a product assortment unlike those of other food-related shows by joining the 58,000 attendees at Natural Products Expo West. It takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center. Don't miss the allied one-day Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace on 3/8/2012.

Boston Seafood Show

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:07:00 +0000

Location

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center Boston, MA

United States

42° 21' 30.3516" N, 71° 3' 35.1828" W

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The tradition-laden International Boston Seafood Show sets up shop at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. It's colocated with the New England Food Show.

Lab Wizards

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:39:00 +0000

Research Chefs Association Annual Conference & Culinology Expo

Location

Grand Hyatt San Antonio San Antonio, TX

United States

29° 25' 26.8392" N, 98° 29' 37.0608" W

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Update your culinary R&D skills by attending the Research Chefs Association Annual Conference & Culinology Expo. The Grand Hyatt San Antonio hosts. This year’s keynote speaker: Eric Ripert.

Food Pro Fest

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:45:00 +0000

International Association of Culinary Professionals conference

Location

Millennium Broadway and the Hudson Theater New York, NY

United States

40° 42' 51.6708" N, 74° 0' 21.5028" W

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You can’t beat the networking opportunities that are available at an International Association of Culinary Professionals conference. This year’s edition is set for multiple venues around New York City, with the Millennium Broadway and the Hudson Theater serving as the event’s home bases.

Protection Schemes

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:51:00 +0000

2012 Food Safety & Security Summit

Location

Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C.

United States

38° 53' 42.4032" N, 77° 2' 10.9176" W

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Don’t fully comprehend the Food Safety Modernization Act? Get up to speed on the latest developments in the food safety arena by attending the 2012 Food Safety & Security Summit. Site is the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

WFF Heads for Texas

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:54:00 +0000

2012 Annual Leadership Development Conference

Location

Sheraton Downtown Dallas Dallas, TX

United States

32° 48' 10.638" N, 96° 46' 11.7228" W

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The Women’s Foodservice Forum presents its 2012 Annual Leadership Development Conference. The Sheraton Downtown Dallas is the host hotel for this event.

2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:56:00 +0000

2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show

Location

McCormick Place Chicago, IL

United States

41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 47.2728" W

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We've been told we just can't say it enough so here goes: The 2012 edition of the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago on May 5-8, two full weeks earlier than its usual time slot. How come? The traditional dates would have seen NRA overlap with the Global G8 and NATO Summits, an event whose security requirements will make moving around downtown Chicago a nightmare. Throw 58,000 out-of-town NRA attendees into the mix and it would have been chaos and gridlock for all concerned.

The date switch hasn't done anything to diminish the energy level of show preparations. NRA has already lined up former President Bill Clinton to give the keynote speech on May 6. New this year will be a Healthier Kids pavilion, packed with idea-starters for operators who want to add more healthful items to their kids menus. Companion show International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event also has new dates: May 6-7, 2012. For more information, go to www.show.restaurant.org or call 312-853-2525.

James Beard Foundation Awards

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:30:00 +0000

The most coveted awards in the restaurant world come from the James Beard Foundation, which takes place on May 7 this year in New York.

Location

Avery Fisher Hall New York, NY

United States

40° 42' 51.6708" N, 74° 0' 21.5028" W

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The most coveted awards in the restaurant world come from the James Beard Foundation, which will be passing them out in New York City at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall. Media awards are distributed on May 4.

Hospitality Design Expo and Conference

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:34:00 +0000

The Hospitality Design Expo and Conference has a three-day run at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Location

Sands Expo and Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

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The Hospitality Design Expo and Conference has a three-day run at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:35:00 +0000

You’ll have to pace yourself to make it through all four days of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience.

Location

JW Marriott New Orleans, LA

United States

29° 57' 3.8376" N, 90° 4' 17.5152" W

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You’ll have to pace yourself to make it through all four days of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. One highlight: the Ella Brennan Award Dinner and Auction at the JW Marriott, with Susan Spicer doing the cooking.

World Tea Expo

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:37:00 +0000

Find out how your restaurant can capture its share of the $8 billion U.S. tea industry by attending World Tea Expo.

Location

LVH-Las Vegas Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

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Find out how your restaurant can capture its share of the $8 billion U.S. tea industry by attending World Tea Expo. The event will take place at the LVH-Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, the property formerly known as the Las Vegas Hilton.

Summer Brand Camp 2012

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:39:00 +0000

Find out how HR, marketing and operations best intersect.

Location

Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre Dallas, TX

United States

32° 48' 10.638" N, 96° 46' 11.7228" W

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Find out how HR, marketing and operations best intersect when the sharpest minds in the foodservice industry present at Summer Brand Camp 2012. Host hotel is the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre.

Brewers Association’s SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:40:00 +0000

No trends are hotter right now than craft beer and beer and food pairing.

Location

National Building Museum Washington, D.C.

United States

38° 53' 42.4032" N, 77° 2' 10.9176" W

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No trends are hotter right now than craft beer and beer and food pairing. Find out more about both by attending the Brewers Association’s SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience. Site is the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.

Southwest Foodservice Expo

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:42:00 +0000

The 75th edition of the Southwest Foodservice Expo has a two-day run at the Dallas Convention Center.

Location

Dallas Convention Center Dallas, TX

United States

32° 48' 10.638" N, 96° 46' 11.7228" W

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The 75th edition of the Southwest Foodservice Expo has a two-day run at the Dallas Convention Center. The Texas Restaurant Association is the producer of this show.

American Culinary Federation’s 2012 ACF National Convention

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:43:00 +0000

The Orlando Marriott World Center hosts the four-day run of the American Culinary Federation’s 2012 ACF National Convention.

Location

Orlando Marriott World Center Orlando, FL

United States

28° 32' 18.0096" N, 81° 22' 45.2532" W

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The Orlando Marriott World Center hosts the four-day run of the American Culinary Federation’s 2012 ACF National Convention.

International Franchise Expo

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:45:00 +0000

Check out hundreds of proven franchise businesses—or figure out how to become one yourself—by attending the International Franchise Expo.

Location

Jacob Javits Center New York, NY

United States

40° 42' 51.6708" N, 74° 0' 21.5028" W

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Check out hundreds of proven franchise businesses—or figure out how to become one yourself—by attending the International Franchise Expo. New York City’s Javits Center is the venue.

Produce Marketing Association’s 2012 Foodservice Conference & Expo

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:38:00 +0000

Find out what’s new in the world of fruits and vegetables

Location

Monterey Conference Center Monterey, CA

United States

36° 36' 0.8568" N, 121° 53' 40.8336" W

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Find out what’s new in the world of fruits and vegetables by attending the Produce Marketing Association’s 2012 Foodservice Conference & Expo. Site is the Monterey, CA, Conference Center.

Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:41:00 +0000

Chefs Amanda Freitag and Johnny Iuzzini headline the 10th annual Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration in Huron, OH

Location

Huron, OH Huron, OH

United States

41° 23' 42.1764" N, 82° 33' 18.6228" W

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Chefs Amanda Freitag and Johnny Iuzzini headline the 10th annual Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration in Huron, OH. Also on hand: food trucks from chefs Rocco Whalen and Chris Hodgson.

Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers’ (CHART) 84th annual hospitality training conference

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:43:00 +0000

Restaurant trainers and human relations professionals head to Chicago

Location

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, IL

United States

41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 47.2728" W

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Restaurant trainers and human relations professionals head to Chicago to take in the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers’ (CHART) 84th annual hospitality training conference. The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is the venue.

59th annual Louisiana Foodservice and Hospitality Expo

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:47:00 +0000

The Louisiana Restaurant Association presents the 59th annual Louisiana Foodservice and Hospitality Expo

Location

New Orleans Morial Convention Center New Orleans, LA

United States

29° 57' 3.8376" N, 90° 4' 17.5152" W

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The Louisiana Restaurant Association presents the 59th annual Louisiana Foodservice and Hospitality Expo. It takes place at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.

Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:48:00 +0000

The Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo sets up shop for a three-day run at the Anaheim Convention Center

Location

Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA

United States

33° 50' 7.0548" N, 117° 54' 52.2144" W

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The Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo sets up shop for a three-day run at the Anaheim Convention Center. The show’s educational component, the Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum, offers dozens of seminars. This show is colocated with Expo Comida Latina.

Natural Products Expo East

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:49:00 +0000

Explore a wide range of products that may not flow through the usual foodservice channels by attending Natural Products Expo East

Location

Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD

United States

39° 17' 25.386" N, 76° 36' 43.8804" W

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Explore a wide range of products that may not flow through the usual foodservice channels by attending Natural Products Expo East. The event takes place at the Baltimore Convention Center. Colocated shows include All Things Organic and BioFach America.

Natural Products Expo East

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:16:00 +0000

Location

Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD

United States

39° 17' 25.386" N, 76° 36' 43.8804" W

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Explore products that may not flow through the usual foodservice channels by attending Natural Products Expo East. The event takes place at the Baltimore Convention Center. Colocated shows include All Things Organic and BioFach America.

Florida Restaurant Show

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:51:00 +0000

The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando plays host to the three-day run of the Florida Restaurant Show

Location

Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL

United States

28° 32' 18.0096" N, 81° 22' 45.2532" W

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The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando plays host to the three-day run of the Florida Restaurant Show.

Florida Restaurant Show

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:18:00 +0000

Location

Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL

United States

28° 32' 18.0096" N, 81° 22' 45.2532" W

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The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando plays host to the three-day run of the Florida Restaurant Show.

Chefs Collaborative’s Sustainable Food Summit

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:52:00 +0000

The Hotel Sorrento in Seattle hosts the Chefs Collaborative’s Sustainable Food Summit, “Flavors of a Foodshed”

Location

Hotel Sorrento Seattle, WA

United States

47° 36' 22.356" N, 122° 19' 55.4556" W

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The Hotel Sorrento in Seattle hosts the Chefs Collaborative’s Sustainable Food Summit, “Flavors of a Foodshed.” The keynote speaker: Ruth Reichl.

Chefs Collaborative’s Sustainable Food Summit

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:19:00 +0000

Location

Hotel Sorrento Seattle, WA

United States

47° 36' 22.356" N, 122° 19' 55.4556" W

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The Hotel Sorrento in Seattle hosts the Chefs Collaborative’s Sustainable Food Summit, “Flavors of a Foodshed.” The keynote speaker: Ruth Reichl.

53rd Annual MUFSO Conference

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:46:00 +0000

Wondering what will be different about the 2012 edition of MUFSO? Plenty.

Location

Hilton Anatole Hotel Dallas, TX

United States

32° 48' 10.638" N, 96° 46' 11.7228" W

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Wondering what will be different about the 2012 edition of MUFSO? Plenty. The 53rd Annual MUFSO (Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference), set for Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, will offer an all-new “Super Show” format. Attendees will still experience all of the great leadership-focused content for which MUFSO is well-known. But this year’s edition will provide the added bonus of all-new conference pillars that will be focused specifically on the following tracks: Operations, Marketing, Culinary, Entrepreneur. Another key part of the programming mix: FM IDEAS, which will explore key issues and trends that affect the on-site/non-commercial segment. There will be more than 30 educational sessions in all, so just think of it as MUFSO on steroids. The keynote speakers will be former ambassador to China and Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman and social media marketing whiz and president of Un-Marketing Scott Stratten. MUFSO is presented by Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Hospitality and Food Management. Find out more at www.mufso.com.

Fast Casual 2012: Trends & Directions Conference

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:21:00 +0000

Location

Union Station Dallas, TX

United States

32° 48' 10.638" N, 96° 46' 11.7228" W

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The National Restaurant Association is partnering with trend trackers extraordinaire Technomic and DigitalCoCo to present the Fast Casual 2012: Trends & Directions Conference. Union Station in Dallas is the venue for this new event.

Latin Flavors, American Kitchens Leadership Forum

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:22:00 +0000

Location

Culinary Institute of America San Antonio San Antonio, TX

United States

29° 25' 26.8392" N, 98° 29' 37.0608" W

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The Culinary Institute of America’s campus in San Antonio hosts the CIA’s Latin Flavors, American Kitchens Leadership Forum.

International Foodservice Sustainability Symposium

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:23:00 +0000

Location

Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco, CA

United States

37° 46' 29.748" N, 122° 25' 9.8976" W

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The 2nd annual International Foodservice Sustainability Symposium takes place at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. Sponsors are the National Restaurant Association and Kendall College.

2012 NACS Show

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:29:00 +0000

Location

Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 15' 18.4428" N, 115° 14' 18.0564" W

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Find new revenue-boosting options for the grab-and-go aspect of your operation by joining 22,000 attendees at the National Association of Convenience Stores-sponsored 2012 NACS Show. The Las Vegas Convention Center hosts.

Worlds of Flavor International Conference & Festival

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:31:00 +0000

Location

Culinary Institute of America Napa Valley Napa Valley, CA

United States

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The Culinary Institute of America hosts the 15th annual Worlds of Flavor International Conference & Festival in Napa Valley, CA. This year’s theme: Arc of Flavors: Re-imagining Culinary Exchange, from the Mediterranean and Middle East to Asia.

Restaurant Finance & Development Conference

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:33:00 +0000

Location

Bellagio Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 15' 18.4428" N, 115° 14' 18.0564" W

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Follow the money as the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference has a three-day run at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. One keynoter: Kiss's Gene Simmons, now a partner in Rock & Brews.

Women Chefs & Restaurateurs 20th Anniversary Conference

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:27:00 +0000

Location

Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco, CA

United States

37° 46' 29.748" N, 122° 25' 9.8976" W

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WCR’s 20th Anniversary conference features a highly esteemed group of culinary professionals including Joyce Goldstein, Lidia Bastianich, Nancy Oakes, Elizabeth Falkner, Nell Newman, Dominique Crenn, Jacqueline Mallorca, Elizabeth Pruitt, Melissa Perello and more.

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Winter Fancy Food Show

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:40:00 +0000

Location

Moscone Convention Center San Francisco, CA

United States

37° 46' 29.748" N, 122° 25' 9.8976" W

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Fancy Food Shows create opportunities to find new connections, discover new products and identify the hottest trends

Each year the 17,000+ Winter Fancy Food Show attendees discover more than 80,000 products featuring the world's finest foods and beverages from more than 1,300 exhibitors representing 35+ countries.

Since 1955, the Fancy Food Shows have been North America’s largest specialty food and beverage marketplace. Between the Winter Show in San Francisco and the Summer Show in New York City, the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade events bring in more than 40,000 attendees from more than 80 countries to see 260,000 innovative specialty food products, such as confections, cheese, coffee, snacks, spices, ethnic, natural, organic and more.

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III Annual International Women in Coffee Convention

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:12:00 +0000

Location

ANACAFE Building Guatemala City

Guatemala

The goals of the convention are:
* Provide Women and Men a greater visibility into the coffee industry
* Encourage Trade and Business opportunities for all
* Promote Social and Environmental Sustainable Projects related to coffee

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The NAFEM Show 2013

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:18:00 +0000

Location

Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL

United States

28° 32' 18.0096" N, 81° 22' 45.2532" W

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North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) is a trade association of more than 560 foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers that provide products for food preparation, cooking, storage and table service. The NAFEM Show displays the widest range of foodservice equipment and supplies solutions from more than 500 exhibitors. Get up close and personal with the products and manufacturers prepared to position you for success.

Find out more information at http://www.thenafemshow.org/

Cheers Beverage Conference 2013

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:42:00 +0000

Location

The Crowne Plaza Dallas Dallas, TX

United States

32° 46' 48.504" N, 96° 48' 1.6236" W

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The 16th Annual Cheers Beverage Conference invites you to STIR THINGS UP!

You know as well as we do that if you want to boost your profitability, you need to step up your game. That means stepping out of your comfort zone and getting a little crazy. Create. Innovate. Learn from successful leaders in hospitality and beyond. Be open to new ideas and unconventional approaches.

Where to get started? Cheers Beverage Conference 2013. We’ll bring you industry titans, forward-minded strategists and creative gurus that’ll have you thinking in ways you never dreamed possible. Join sessions, workshops, panel discussions and tastings that hit all the hot issues:

• Social media
• Strategic management
• Training
• Trends
• Relationship-building
• Traffic-building
• Sales generation
• Profit maximization

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22nd Annual Boston Wine Expo

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:44:00 +0000

Location

Seaport Boston Hotel Boston, MA

United States

42° 21' 30.3516" N, 71° 3' 35.1828" W

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The Show has been transformed into a major "selling event" for wineries with distribution in Massachusetts. Plus...the Expo is moving to the week of Valentines' Day and President's Day to capitalize on the excitement taking place over this holiday period.

When was the last time that you exhibited in Boston? Have you noticed how consumer attendance has been capped and how trade attendance keeps growing? Have you seen how the quality of the consumer and trade audiences has risen over the last few years? Have you experienced the steps we have taken to control consumer behavior? If you haven’t…then its time that you took notice.

Your Admission To The Boston Wine Expo Includes:

« As you walk into the Grand Tasting, you receive the famed Boston Wine Expo souvenir glass that is yours to keep.
« You will also receive a 4-color glossy magazine outlining all the exhibitors that are present and where to locate them, celebrity chef demos and guided tastings/seminars along with other show facts. There’s room in the magazine to take notes on the wines that you taste at the Expo.
« Access to wine samples from over 300 producers
« Complimentary food samples from scores of providers
« A chance to view live cooking demonstrations on two big stages (free, 1st come, 1st seated)
« and much more

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National Barbecue Association Conference & Expo 2013

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:46:00 +0000

Location

Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL

United States

30° 41' 39.6852" N, 88° 2' 34.9944" W

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From its origins in the south, barbecue has grown into a national phenomenon. This year’s conference theme, BBQ Coast to Coast–Bold Flavors and Bright Ideas, was developed with that in mind. Holding this event on the west coast for the first time was the perfect opportunity to showcase barbecue’s influence across the country—from the traditional favorites to California’s own Santa Maria style, and all points in between. The conference featured educational seminars, restaurant tours, networking opportunities, and plenty of barbecue all-stars. Other highlights of this year's event included the Awards of Excellence presentation and the People's Choice Competition. Congratulations to these great AOE winners and People's Choice winners.

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Digital Signage Expo

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:32:00 +0000

Location

Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

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Digital Signage Expo, the world’s largest and longest-running international trade show and conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and digital out-of-home networks, will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. Restaurant owners and operators can experience seminars geared toward helping their marketing and financial officers and technology specialists quickly understand how to budget for, purchase, deploy and manage all aspects of a digital communications solution. For more information visit www.DSEnow.com.

Melbourne Food and Wine

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:42:00 +0000

Location

Various locations Melbourne

Australia

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The festival celebrates its 21st year with a variety of events, including presentations by chefs Sean Brock and Magnus Nilsson, among others.

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5th Annual New York Wine Expo

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:47:00 +0000

Location

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY

United States

40° 42' 51.6708" N, 74° 0' 21.5028" W

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It's Coming Back Soon…The First-Class Wine And Food Event For Both Consumers And The Trade. The New York Wine Expo is a three-day exposition catering to both the general public and the trade in the nation's hub. Don't miss this opportunity to sample over 600 wines from over 150 winemakers from around the globe in the Grand Tasting.

Taste The Wines Of The World:
Visit over 170 wine producers in a single day.
Sample over 600 products from around the world
Speak directly to winemakers and other winery principals who will pour for you.
Pick up tips on serving, pricing and selecting the right vintage.

Satisfy Your Thirst For Knowledge
Learn from the experts at a wide range of seminars designed for all levels of wine and spirits lovers.

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2013 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:49:00 +0000

Location

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY

United States

40° 42' 51.6708" N, 74° 0' 21.5028" W

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The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York is the only all-encompassing event in New York for the restaurant and foodservice industry, making it THE one-stop source for everything you need to succeed in today’s market.

Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in next year’s event...please check back for more information on the 2013 show.

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21st Annual Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:37:00 +0000

Location

Pebble Beach Pebble Beach, CA

United States

36° 33' 58.86" N, 121° 56' 47.8392" W

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For more than twenty years, the Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic has provided a unique opportunity for senior-level foodservice operators and suppliers to build relationships, create new business partnerships, and enjoy the five-star accommodations that Pebble Beach has to offer. This unparalleled networking event, for the industry’s top leaders and decision makers, is an opportunity that can’t be missed. In conjunction with the Monterey Wine Education Foundation auction, the Leadership Classic has raised more than $2 million in support of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's (NRAEF) ProStart and Scholarship programs.

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Research Chefs Association Annual Conference & Culinology Expo 2013

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:51:00 +0000

Location

Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC

United States

35° 13' 37.5132" N, 80° 50' 35.2572" W

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The Research Chefs Association's Annual Conference & Culinology® Expo is the only R&D conference focused on the fast growing discipline of Culinology® – the blending of culinary arts and food science.

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Natural Products Expo West

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:52:00 +0000

Location

Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA

United States

33° 50' 7.0548" N, 117° 54' 52.2144" W

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Natural Products Expo West continues to be the leading trade show in the natural, organic and healthy products industry. Rated as one of the top 200 trade shows in the US by Tradeshow Week, Natural Products Expo West continues to help attendees reach their business goals.

Join 60,000 other industry professionals interacting with over 3,000 exhibits. Co-located with Engredea, Nutracon conference, the Beer, Wine & Spirits Marketplace and Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace, Natural Products Expo West showcases the entire value chain of healthy products from start to finish, identifying the bestsellers of today and the trends of tomorrow.

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Coffee Fest New York 2012

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:53:00 +0000

Location

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY

United States

40° 42' 51.6708" N, 74° 0' 21.5028" W

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Coffee Fest is the best trade show to grow your business by attracting buyers. Coffee Fest started in 1992 and was developed specifically for specialty coffee retailers. As a direct result, Coffee Fest attendees are buyers with 88% purchasing items seen at Coffee Fest within the next year. Because 91% of the attendees at Coffee Fest are decision makers for their companies, anyone walking the show floor is a potential client. If you have questions or would like assistance picking out your exhibition space, please contact Ken Bollman at 425-295-3300, extension 126.

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2013 International Boston Seafood Show

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:54:00 +0000

Location

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, MA

United States

42° 21' 30.3516" N, 71° 3' 35.1828" W

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Seafood Processing America is the event for the seafood processing services, equipment, packaging, logistics & storage solutions. Co-located alongside the International Boston Seafood Show, Seafood Processing America offers the single most comprehensive seafood show in North America. In one location, each sector is placed under its own spotlight giving buyers easy access to the products and services they need.

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The Las Vegas Restaurant Show

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:29:00 +0000

Location

Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

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The Las Vegas Restaurant Show is a partnership of the Catersource Conference & Tradeshow and the Nevada Restaurant Association and is made up of the best catering and restaurant education, combined with outstanding events, valuable networking opportunities and the most extensive tradeshow in the industry.

Get thousands of ideas while you take advantage of the many show specials, meet with your vendors face-to-face and discover new suppliers that want to do business with you. Of course, you’ll also sample some of the best foods and beverages you won’t find anywhere else.

Free of charge! Simply use the promotional code NVRATS13 when you register.

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Omnivore Paris

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 +0000

Location

Maison de la Mutualite Paris

France

The French food publication hosts cooking demos by chefs including Carlo Mirarchi, Danny Bowien and Pierre Hermé.

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Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:23:00 +0000

Location

Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

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Discover the latest trends in the ever-evolving beverage category by attending the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show. The Las Vegas Convention Center hosts this event.

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29th Annual International Pizza Expo 2013

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:56:00 +0000

Location

Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

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The largest and longest-running trade show serving the pizza industry is now in its 29th year and still growing.

At Pizza Expo 2012 this past March, more than 6,900 pizzeria owners and operators representing millions of dollars in buying power visited 425 exhibits seeking new products and services.

Attendees sat in on more than 80 education sessions, including seminars, panel discussions and live cooking and baking demonstrations. They also participated in—or were spectators of—the World Pizza Games® and the International Pizza Challenge®, competitions that draw big crowds and offer coveted prizes.

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Taste of the Nation

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:45:00 +0000

Location

The Bently Reserve San Francisco, CA

United States

37° 46' 29.748" N, 122° 25' 9.8976" W

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This Share Our Strength sponsored event features food from some of San Francisco's best restaurants, including State Bird Provisions, Slanted Door and Cotogna. The event helps fight childhood hunger in the United States.

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Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:47:00 +0000

Location

The Big White Tent on Larkspur Palm Springs, CA

United States

33° 49' 49.0656" N, 116° 32' 43.0512" W

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Chefs Martin Yan, Bradley Ogden and Sara Moulton will appear at this Food & Wine magazine event. Local wineries will provide beverages.

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ProWein 2013, International Trade Fair Wines and Spirits

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:22:00 +0000

Location

Fairgrounds Dusseldorf

Germany

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With over 4,500 exhibitors, ProWein 2013, International Trade Fair Wines and Spirits, will feature more companies than ever before. Two additional exhibition halls will be used in order to accommodate the 500 new exhibitors, giving the more than 40,000 expected trade visitors from the retail and catering sector even more opportunities to discover exciting new wines and spirits.

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UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:38:00 +0000

Location

UCLA Covel Commons Los Angeles, CA

United States

34° 3' 8.0424" N, 118° 14' 37.266" W

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Professionals attending this highly regarded conference include approximately 350 restaurant operating companies, owners, C-level executives, lenders, private equity investors, investment bankers, suppliers, and professional advisors.

• Network with other restaurant owners and executives
• Learn what's behind recent success stories
• Explore new trends affecting your business
• Convenient, day-long format

For more information or to register, visit: https://www.uclaextension.edu/restaurant/Pages/default.aspx

Pebble Beach Food & Wine

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:49:00 +0000

Location

Pebble Beach Gates Pebble Beach, CA

United States

36° 33' 58.86" N, 121° 56' 47.8392" W

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The event includes a dinner with Guy Fieri and an omakase lunch with chefs Masaharu Morimoto and Roy Yamaguchi. It is sponsored by Food & Wine magazine.

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International Association of Culinary Professionals annual conference

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:26:00 +0000

Location

Hyatt Regency San Francisco - Embarcadero Center San Francisco, CA

United States

37° 46' 29.748" N, 122° 25' 9.8976" W

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The International Association of Culinary Professionals’ annual conference takes place at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco at the Embarcadero Center.

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Women’s Foodservice Forum Leadership Development Conference

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:27:00 +0000

Location

Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando, FL

United States

28° 32' 18.0096" N, 81° 22' 45.2532" W

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The Women’s Foodservice Forum Leadership Development Conference has a four-day run at the Orlando World Center Marriott.

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National ProStart Invitational

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:19:00 +0000

Location

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel Baltimore, MD

United States

39° 17' 25.386" N, 76° 36' 43.8804" W

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The National ProStart Invitational® is the country’s premier high school competition focused on restaurant management and culinary arts. The 12th Annual National ProStart Invitational will bring together the top ProStart® students from 43 states and territories to showcase their talent, passion and skill.

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Food Safety Summit expo and conference

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:28:00 +0000

Location

Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD

United States

39° 17' 25.386" N, 76° 36' 43.8804" W

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The Food Safety Summit expo and conference takes place at the Baltimore Convention Center. Can’t make it? Six key educational sessions will be available via live webinars for a $199 fee.

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James Beard Foundation's Awards Gala and Reception

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:52:00 +0000

Location

Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center New York, NY

United States

40° 42' 51.6708" N, 74° 0' 21.5028" W

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The James Beard Foundation’s Awards Gala and Reception takes place at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall in New York City. Dress code is black-tie. JBF’s Book, Broadcast and Journalism Awards Dinner happens three days prior on May 3 at NYC’s Gotham Hall.

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Healthy Flavors, Healthy Kids

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:54:00 +0000

Location

Culinary Institute of America San Antonio, TX

United States

29° 25' 26.8392" N, 98° 29' 37.0608" W

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The Culinary Institute of America presents Healthy Flavors, Healthy Kids, its third annual National Invitational Leadership Summit. Site is the CIA’s San Antonio, TX, campus.

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Vegas Uncork'd

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:51:00 +0000

Location

Various locations Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

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Bon Appétit Magazine's festival includes a lunch hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and a cooking demo by Joel Robuchon.

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National Restaurant Association Fast Casual 2013 Trends and Direction Conference

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:55:00 +0000

Location

Drake Hotel Chicago, IL

United States

41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 47.2728" W

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The data whizzes from Technomic will have reams of valuable new information to present at the National Restaurant Association Fast Casual 2013 Trends and Direction Conference. Chicago’s Drake Hotel is the site of this operators-only event.

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NRA Show 2013

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:20:00 +0000

Location

McCormick Place Chicago, IL

United States

41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 47.2728" W

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MenuMasters

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:22:00 +0000

Location

The Drake Hotel Chicago, IL

United States

41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 47.2728" W

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More than 300 professionals attend the MenuMasters Awards Ceremonies each May. This gala event is presented by Nation's Restaurant News and sponsored by Ventura Foods, LLC.

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IFMA's Gold & Silver Plate Celebration

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:23:00 +0000

Location

Great Hall at Union Station Chicago, IL

United States

41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 47.2728" W

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This elegant event held during NRA Week enables manufacturers to honor the nation's top operator talent. Annually IFMA grants Silver Plate Awards in nine operator categories and honors one winner with the prestigious Gold Plate Award on the night of the Celebration. Often called "The Academy Awards of Foodservice," the Gold & Silver Plate Awards have been considered one of the industry's most prestigious honors since its creation in 1954.

The Celebration is the party of the year, featuring top chefs, live entertainment and an exquisite dinner followed by the presentation of the Gold Plate Award. This event affords the perfect opportunity to entertain operator customers.

Who Attends:

• Leaders from every operator segment, manufacturers and industry partners
• Industry legends, including members of the Gold & Silver Plate Society

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The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:53:00 +0000

Location

Various New Orleans, LA

United States

29° 57' 3.8376" N, 90° 4' 17.5152" W

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Over the past 20 years the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has raised more than $1 million for non-profit organizations right here in our community, while showcasing local food and chefs, and national and international wines. We invite you to raise a glass and be a part of the festivities as we make New Orleans a better place to live, work and play. This year in an effort to fight hunger and support culinary education, the 2013 beneficiaries will share 100% of the proceeds. Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana will receive 40% and the following will share the remaining 60%: the Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation's ProStart Program, Delgado Culinary Arts School, New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts’ Culinary Program, the John Folse Culinary Institute and the Edible Schoolyard New Orleans.

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World Tea Expo

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:11:00 +0000

Location

Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

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Learn everything about tea—how to pair it with food, what its health benefits are and how you can sell more of it off your menu—at World Tea Expo. The event has a three-day run at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where it will be co-located with a show dedicated to another lucrative beverage category, Healthy Beverage Expo.

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Menus of Change: The Business of Healthy, Sustainable, Delicious Food Choices

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:16:00 +0000

Location

Charles Hotel Cambridge, MA

United States

42° 22' 25.0176" N, 71° 6' 35.0424" W

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This ground-breaking leadership initiative has been developed by The Culinary Institute of America in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health, Department of Nutrition. It is open to those in the culinary, volume foodservice, science, business, and policy-making arenas who influence the food choices of millions of Americans every day. During the conference, there will be a special presentation of a science-based report that will assist foodservice operators in making the right decisions related to promoting public health, protecting the environment, and ensuring business success. Questions answered at Menus of Change include, “How can we make our most delicious foods healthful and environmentally sustainable?” and “What if America’s most talented chefs, scientists, and business leaders worked together to develop business-friendly solutions to our obesity and healthcare crises?” Registration details and more information can be found on www.menusofchange.org.

Food & Wine Classic Aspen

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:56:00 +0000

Location

Various Aspen, CO

United States

39° 11' 27.9528" N, 106° 49' 3.1404" W

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This is the toughest ticket in foodservice, so register for the Food & Wine Classic at Aspen as soon as you’re done reading this page.

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Southwest Foodservice Expo

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:24:00 +0000

Location

Dallas Convention Center Dallas, TX

United States

32° 46' 48.504" N, 96° 48' 1.6236" W

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Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:26:00 +0000

Location

Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, CA

United States

34° 3' 8.0424" N, 118° 14' 37.266" W

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The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is the only all-encompassing event in California for the restaurant and foodservice industry, making it THE one-stop source for everything you need to succeed in today's market.

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Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:27:00 +0000

Location

Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL

United States

28° 32' 18.0096" N, 81° 22' 45.2532" W

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The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is the only all-encompassing event in the Southeastern United States for the restaurant and foodservice industry, making it the one-stop source for everything you need to succeed in today's market.

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FSTEC NexGen

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:29:00 +0000

Location

Talking Stick Resort Scottsdale, AZ

United States

33° 29' 39.012" N, 111° 55' 33.7872" W

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FSTEC is the industry’s longest running tech showcase, but this is nothing like the conventions of years past. We’ve traded the stiff, traditional trade show format for a stimulating and fun program perfect for a hot spot like Miami. Leave your suits and ties at home and enjoy the casual comfort of an inclusive meeting focused on the very latest in foodservice technology.

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Natural Products Expo East

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:30:00 +0000

Location

Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD

United States

39° 17' 25.386" N, 76° 36' 43.8804" W

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MUFSO 2013

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:31:00 +0000

Location

Hyatt Regency Dallas, TX

United States

32° 46' 48.504" N, 96° 48' 1.6236" W

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