Tradeshow & Events Calendar

IFT FIRST Expo to offer discussions on AI, GLP-1s, food safety and more

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo returns to Chicago from July 12-15, showcasing innovations in food science. This year features scientific programming within the expo hall, Ignite Sessions for professional development, and keynotes addressing pressing industry challenges.

interpack teams with PMMI

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:09:58 -0400

The agreement is designed to expand international engagement, strengthen connections between Europe and North America, and create new opportunities for companies across both markets. It also reinforces interpack’s role as a key global platform for North American companies looking to grow their international business.

Dairy Sustainability Alliance Spring Meeting a huge success

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

More than 260 dairy value chain leaders gathered April 28-30 in Chicago.

AI to be major focus at IFT FIRST Expo

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:17:11 -0400

The Artificial Intelligence Keynote, “Designing with Intelligence: Practical AI for Faster, Smarter, Safer Food Innovation,” is taking place Wednesday, July 15, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT, and will feature Alon Chen, CEO and Co-Founder of Tastewise,

PLMA Private Label Show to take place in Chicago in November

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:15:46 -0400

Since 2022, the show has increased 35% in exhibiting companies and 31% in participating retailers, wholesalers and other visitors. Over 60 countries were represented at the 2025 Show in Chicago, most of them appearing in 54 national pavilions. Overall, more than 1,900 exhibiting companies occupied over 3,000 booths.

Emmy winner Trevor Noah joins IDDBA as speaker

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:39:17 -0400

He has written, produced, and starred in 14 comedy specials, and his "Off The Record" tour sold out worldwide.

Duke legend Coach K to speak at IDDBA show

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:24:14 -0400

A member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball, FIBA, National Collegiate Basketball, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Halls of Fame, Coach K shows audiences how they, too, can compile winning numbers in both their professional and personal lives.

IDFA Ice Cream and Cultured Innovation Conference leads to successful product

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Baskin-Robbins Trolli Sour Blast ice cream, awarded a third-place finish at the 2025 IDFA Ice Cream and Cultured Innovation Conference, has had tremendous success.

Last chance to submit Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation submissions

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:49:05 -0400

March 13 is the last chance to submit entries

EATS concludes first expo since rebranding from Process Expo

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:38:39 -0500

The reimagined tradeshow featured an EATS Kitchen and a Student Research Poster Program, while continuing popular attractions like three live production lines and Food For Thought theaters,

Glanbia CEO to deliver CheeseExpo opening keynote

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:41:33 -0500

Following the Opening Keynote on Wednesday, April 15, WCMA and leading industry education partners will offer three concurrent seminars, focused on the latest ideas and innovations tailored to dairy processors.

PLMA hosts successful trade show

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

The event drew upwards of 14,000, including retailers, exhibitors, visitors, and industry professionals from across the private label and retail sectors. The exciting and engaging Show floor provided one-stop-sourcing of new and innovative foods and nonfoods.

DMI CEO: Dairy is "winning with consumers"

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:38:07 -0500

“Over the last few months, I spent time visiting local promotion boards and going on farms in Michigan, Maine, Kansas and more,” O’Brien said. “Visiting farms offered valuable insights into various business operations, technology and teamwork that define dairy farming today, regardless of geography or scale.

Secretary of Agriculture Rollins to deliver NMPF keynote speech

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:58:06 -0500

The keynote will take place at the Loew’s Arlington Hotel as part of the Joint Annual Meeting hosted by NMPF, the National Dairy Board and the United Dairy Industry Association.

Celebrating PACK EXPO’s 30th anniversary

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400

PACK EXPO just completed its 30th anniversary trade show in Las Vegas. We sit down with Laura Thompson, vice president, Trade Shows for PMMI, who reveals some interesting packaging trends..

EATS to return to Chicago with greatly expanded lineup

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:17:12 -0400

EATS Kitchen, dynamic sector stages, and the Innovation Awards are among the many highlights attendees can expect from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30.

FPSA names 2025 Women's Alliance Network Red Circle Honors recipients

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

These prestigious awards recognize outstanding women and organizations that have made significant contributions to advancing gender balance and supporting women's careers in the food and beverage industry.

Flexible Packaging Association reveals complete FlexForward program

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Conference will take place Nov. 4 to 6 in New Orleans.

Global Cold Chain Alliance Convention to revert to pre-pandemic April date

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:03:06 -0400

The 2026 event will be hosted April 27-29, 2026, at the Scottsdale Grand Hyatt Resort in Arizona.

Registration for 2026 CheeseExpo now open

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:08:27 -0400

The event is set to take place April 14-16, 2026, at the newly renovated Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wis.

PACK EXPO ready to celebrate 30th anniversary

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

PACK EXPO LAS Vegas will celebrate 30 years of its trade show with several new wrinkles. Show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has elevated PACK EXPO Las Vegas from a regional trade show to a global industry stalwart by expanding its scale, influence and relevance across international markets.

IDFA adds Sarah Frey as Dairy Forum speaker

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:09:15 -0400

Frey oversees the diverse operations of the Frey family of companies, including land acquisition, regenerative agriculture initiatives, raw ingredient manufacturing, and a fully integrated beverage business.

Global Cold Chain Alliance event to return next month

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:18:40 -0400

GCCA Convention 2025 will offer attendees thought-provoking keynote sessions delivered by global business leaders; a range of focus sessions exploring today’s primary temperature-controlled logistics challenges and opportunities; the dynamic Cold Chain Café roundtable; a future-facing Innovation Showcase; and multiple networking receptions and activities.

FPSA seeks speakers for 2026 conference

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:39:50 -0400

Priority consideration will be given to submissions aligned with FPSA's core focus areas: Food Safety, Technology & Innovation, Workforce & Human Capital, Regulatory Developments, and Career & Leadership Development.

Rahm Emanuel to headline 2026 Dairy Forum

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:48:00 -0400

Registration for the event opened on July 30

DairyTech registration is now open

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

DairyTech will take place October 29 to 30 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio.

Dairy Strong Conference to return to Green Bay in January

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:55:19 -0400

The 2026 conference, to be held at the KI Convention Center, will focus on how the dairy community continues to lead with purpose — one person, one policy and one farm at a time.

EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2025 sees record attendance

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:07:46 -0400

Trade show welcomed 16,600 attendees from Mexico and throughout Latin America. With 5,600 exhibitors staffing booths, total attendee and exhibitor attendance topped 22,000.

California Creamery Operators Assocation to meet for 125th time in June

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:50:33 -0400

Since 1900, the CCOA convention has served as an important forum for dairy farmers, processors, academics, and allied industry members.

Membrane Technology Forum adds Zwitter VP to its speaker lineup

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The speech, "Toward the Approval and Application of Novel Zwitterionic Membranes for the Dairy Industry," will take place on June 3 at 2 p.m. during the event, presented by Dairy Foods and ADPI, and taking place at the DoubleTree in Bloomington, Minn.