March

Natural Products Expo West
This is the world's premier trade show for the natural, organic and healthy products industry. Attended by more than 53,000 industry professionals from across the globe in 2009, Natural Products Expo West is co-located with SupplyExpo, the Nutracon conference, the Healthy Baking Seminar and the Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace. These combined events showcase the entire value chain of healthy products from start to finish, identifying the bestsellers of today and the trends of tomorrow.
March 11, 2010 - March 14, 2010
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
Tel: 866-458-4935
URL: www.expowest.com

Phone: www.expowest.com

March

All About Baking
This event provides a broad overview of ingredients and processes related to the modern wholesale baking industry for the people who serve in it. Participants spend four afternoons in well-equipped baking labs where they produce a variety of baked goods using the same ingredients and methods common in bakeries.
March 08, 2010 - March 12, 2010
Location: AIB International Baking Labs
Tel: 800-242-2534
URL: www.aibonline.org

Phone: www.aibonline.org

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

Natural Products Expo West
This is the world's premier trade show for the natural, organic and healthy products industry. Attended by more than 53,000 industry professionals from across the globe in 2009, Natural Products Expo West is co-located with SupplyExpo, the Nutracon conference, the Healthy Baking Seminar and the Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace. These combined events showcase the entire value chain of healthy products from start to finish, identifying the bestsellers of today and the trends of tomorrow.
March 11, 2010 - March 14, 2010
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
Tel: 866-458-4935
URL: www.expowest.com

Phone: www.expowest.com

The 2010 Food Industry Summit
This year’s summit is entitled "Meeting the Challenges of Today's Food Marketplace: Lessons from Industry Leaders." Attended by food industry executives and decision-makers from around the country, the daylong event is a venue for food industry CEOs and presidents to present their insights on major issues and trends facing the business.
March 11, 2010
Location: Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia
Tel: 610-660-1615
URL: foodindustrysummit.sju.edu
Email: cbater@sju.edu
Phone: foodindustrysummit.sju.edu

2010 United Fresh Produce Executive Development Program
Developed in partnership with the Cornell University Food Industry Management Program, this five-day course is the premier forum for industry leaders to sharpen their executive skill set.
March 14, 2010 - March 19, 2010
Location: Cornell University Statler Hotel & Executive Conference Center, Ithaca
Tel: 202-303-3400
URL: www.unitedfresh.org
Email: jjacocks@unitedfresh.org
Phone: www.unitedfresh.org

Sustainability in Packaging 2010
This conference, now in its fourth year, reflects and examines the current trends and provides the most up-to-date information, attracting a great diversity of companies and delegates representing the entire packaging supply chain.
March 15, 2010 - March 17, 2010
Location: Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando
Tel: 202-309-7296
URL: www.sustainability-in-packaging.com
Email: john.buss@pira-international.com
Phone: www.sustainability-in-packaging.com

4th Annual San Francisco International Chocolate Salon
The premier chocolate show on the West Coast draws chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists to experience over 70 of the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate and confections.
March 20, 2010
Location: Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, San Francisco
URL: www.SFChocolateSalon.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

April

Fourth Annual French Food Connection
This event showcases gourmet French food products on a weeklong road show across the United States. Touring three new cities this year, the French Food Connection will hit Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; and Miami to introduce its goods to local importers, distributors, restaurateurs, specialty food buyers and the press.
April 17, 2010 - April 23, 2010
Location: Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; and Miami
Tel: 212-400-2178
URL: www.frenchfoodconnection.com
Email: charles.duque@ubifrance.fr
Phone: www.frenchfoodconnection.com

SIAL Canada 2010
Formerly SIAL Montreal, this event is Canada's leading international food and beverage exhibition, where professionals from the retail, foodservice and nutrition sectors can discover valuable information on up-and-coming consumer habits, innovative product development, and healthy food and beverage choices.
April 21, 2010 - April 23, 2010
Location: Palais des Congres de Montreal
URL: www.sialcanada.com
Email: tamar.kantarjian@comexposium.com

May

FMI 2010
This industry leadership event showcases emerging opportunities, delivers consumer insights through thought-provoking research and education, and fosters industry collaboration and community
May 10, 2010 - May 13, 2010
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
URL: www.FMI2010.com

2010 Sweets and Snacks Expo
All Candy Expo is now Sweets & Snacks Expo. And more than just a new name, it's the largest venue in the Americas to see new products and new trends, in new categories, with new merchandising concepts, from new exhibitors, plus education and industry Research — all in one place.
May 25, 2010 - May 27, 2010
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago
Tel: 202-534-1440
URL: www.sweetsandsnacks.com

Phone: www.sweetsandsnacks.com

June

U Connect 2010 Conference
The winners in the New Economy are rethinking the value chain now — are you?  Get answers for your company and your industry.  VISIBILITY for better control of your data and your business performance. SECURITY to protect your brand, business and customers. SUSTAINABILITY to meet the demands of markets and stakeholders.
June 07, 2010 - June 10, 2010
Location: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort
URL: www.uconnect.org

Natural MarketPlace 2010
Natural MarketPlace 2010 — the longest-running natural products trade show and official show of the Natural Products Association — is the place to meet your business needs. Find hundreds of exhibits filled with the latest natural products and services alongside special events, activities, and a highly rated education program.
June 10, 2010 - June 12, 2010
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
Tel: 866-458-4935
URL: www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com

Phone: www.naturalmarketplaceshow.com

World Tea Expo
This event focuses on the $10 billion dollar industry with a robust program of activities aimed at retailers, tea room owners, F&B directors, spa managers, specialty grocers, mass merchants and other industry professionals and entrepreneurs who work in, or are interested in, the business of tea.
June 11, 2010 - June 13, 2010
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
URL: www.worldteaexpo.com/register