Under the new agreement for 2003, NASFT's Spring/Midwest Fancy Food Show will be showcased in McCormick Place North, with FMI and NASFT occupying adjacent exhibit areas. The registration process for attendees will be streamlined by instituting a single registration procedure that will provide attendees with a common badge for access to both shows. Each organization will continue to offer separate, specialized educational programs and special events, providing a wealth of opportunities to learn about the food industry and network with peers.
"We’re taking advantage of marketplace changes and creating a strategic platform for new business opportunities,” said Tim Hammonds, FMI president and CEO. “This step is a natural progression to enhance Show offerings and operations for the mutual benefit of FMI and NASFT members, their suppliers, and the food industry at large. This partnership will enable us to continue building a dynamic forum for productive supply chain relationships, new product and service introductions, and interactive education and training sessions,” emphasized Hammonds.
"A successful trade show occurs when creative business people are provided with a stimulating environment, multiple new business options, first rate education, and networking opportunities" said John Roberts, NASFT president. "This combination of two already great shows will invigorate the industry".
The 2002 FMI Show and Midwest Fancy Food Show will be held May 5th - May 7th at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. FMI’s convention will be held in the North and South Halls, while NASFT’s show will be presented in the Lakeside Center. For more information, please visit the Web sites of FMI (www.fmishow.org) or NASFT (www.nasft.org).
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations on behalf of its nearly 1,250 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI’s U.S. members operate more than 25,000 retail food stores and almost 22,000 pharmacies with a combined annual sales volume of nearly $650 billion. FMI’s retail membership is composed of large multi-store chains, regional firms and independent operators. Its international membership includes 126 companies from more than 65 countries. FMI’s nearly 330 associate members include the supplier partners of its retail and wholesale members.
More Events
More Publications
» Facts & Figures