Broad Industry & Restaurant Trade Shows
- National Restaurant Association Show
- Best For: Anyone in the restaurant or foodservice industry—from food truck owners to fine-dining chefs. It covers food, equipment, technology, and more.
- Organizing Body: The National Restaurant Association
- https://www.Restaurantassociationshow.com
- Summer Fancy Food Show & Winter Fancy Food Show
- Best For: Makers of specialty, artisanal, and gourmet foods. Perfect for discovering new products and spotting trends.
- Organizing Body: Specialty Food Association (SFA)
- https://www.Specialtyfood.com
- West Conference: THE INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW
Best For: Restaurant and foodservice professionals focused on the West Coast market.
- How to Find Them: Search for “West Conference: https://www.westconference.org/
Natural & Health-Focused Trade Shows
- Natural Products Expo West & Expo East
- Best For: The premier show for the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. Essential for brands focused on wellness and plant-based foods.
- Organizing Body: New Hope Network
- https://www.expowest.com/en/home.html
Specialized & Niche Trade Shows
- The NAFEM Show
- Best For: Those focused on the “back of house.” It’s all about commercial kitchen equipment, not the food itself.
- Organizing Body: The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM)
- https://www.thenafemshow.org/
- International Pizza Expo
- Best For: Pizzeria owners, operators, and anyone obsessed with the pizza business.
- Organizing Body: Emerald X
- https://pizzaexpo.pizzatoday.com/
- Sweets & Snacks Expo
- Best For: Candy and snack manufacturers, retailers, and distributors.
- Organizing Body: National Confectioners Association (NCA)
- https://sweetsandsnacks.com/