Attending
The American Food Fair appeals to international food buyers interested in unique local products and regional specialties from across the U.S. Import brokers and foreign agents also benefit from the wide array of exhibits on display. The Foreign Agricultural Service ranks the Best Prospects for U.S. Exports based on current value of imports, projected rate of import growth, and absolute market share. These top prospects include Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
Opportunities for Foreign Buyers
NASDA works closely with USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to promote the Show. NASDA works with FAS personnel in Agricultural Trade Offices, Embassies, and Consulates overseas to bring buyer delegations to the event. Identified by local FAS staff, these delegations are composed of buyers interested in purchasing U.S. food and beverage products.
Online Event Brochures
Click below to view the 2010 NRA Show brochure which presents all international attendee opportunities. This brochure profiles the NRA Show 2010 and its special events in multiple languages including English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese:
2010 English Version Attendee Brochure
Visit the Leading Industry Event
Attend the Western Hemisphere's largest foodservice and hospitality event. No matter what type of operation you run, NRA Show 2011 has what you need. Major areas of focus include food, beverage, equipment, smallwares, apparel, tabletop, furnishings, design, technology, and services.
Take Home Solutions
Learn from internationally recognized industry leaders and take home ideas that you can put into action. More than 1,700 exhibiting companies from 100+ countries will demonstrate the latest products and technologies. Additionally, 60+ free education sessions will deliver solutions you can immediately put to work.
Discover New Opportunities
Attending NRA Show 2011 will provide the answers you are looking for, whether your challenges are in sales, sourcing, operations, service or menu-concept development. The NRA Show is the global marketplace that brings together the entire foodservice and hospitality industries.
Here are the latest trends that are showcased in 2011:
- American Food Fair - Connect with U.S. producers and processors interested in exporting their quality products.
- Conserve Solutions Center - Helps you reduce the cost of running a foodservice operation, benefiting your bottom line and the environment. Find solutions through demonstrations, education and networking in this area dedicated to “sustainability” related products and services.
- Franchise Pavilion - Brings together franchisors and franchisees, financial consultants and private and institutional investors. Visit and discuss the franchise opportunity that’s right for you.
- Hot New Products - Booth signs and listings will allow you to quickly and easily identify exciting new products making their debut at NRA Show 2011.
- International Cuisine Pavilion - The premier source for traditional foods and beverages from around the world. Attend and discover the products that meet your guests’ growing demands for new flavors and more adventurous concepts.
- Organic & Natural Pavilion - Discover how to improve your menu and brand with certified organic and natural products. Satisfy increasing guest demand in this fast-growing market segment.
- Smart Design - Your best source for building a greener future with new furniture, graphics, design, lighting, fixtures, flooring and green build solutions.
- Technology Pavilion - Hosts special demonstrations, education sessions, and exhibits focusing on restaurant POS systems, wireless technologies, inventory control, customer relationship management and more.