Exhibiting
U.S. Food Showcase (USFS) continues to offer exhibitors new perspectives on the global marketplace. Our goal is to help you arrange high value meetings at a reasonable cost and to provide the background information you need to make intelligent decisions when pursuing international opportunities. NASDA, working with our partners at the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and four State Regional Trade Groups (SRTGs), will continue to offer pre-show and on-site export assistance, information and programs. USFS attracts international attendees from every continent in the world. Many USFS exhibitors have found USFS to be a perfect segue to other programs offered through FAS and the SRTGs. USFS, held in conjunction with FMI's Supermarket Industry Exposition, is a great way for you to explore the growing number of opportunities and learn about overcoming the challenges of export sales.
State Pavilions
The pavilions sponsored by the State Departments of Agriculture will play an essential role in the 2010 U.S. Food Showcase. The State Departments of Agriculture actively recruit export-ready companies from their states. Companies exhibiting in state-sponsored pavilions enjoy the extra benefits that many states provide, which often include subsidizing expenses; providing additional promotional opportunities; supplying special state-specific decor; providing furniture, accessories, drayage, cleaning, and more. Please contact Show Management for a comprehensive list of State Departments of Agriculture.
2010 Exhibitor Prospectus
2010 Exhibit Space Application
2010 Product Category List
2010 Floorplan
2010 Construction Guidelines
2010 Exhibitor Directory
To receive an Exhibit Space Application via USPS or for assistance in choosing your exhibit space, please contact us via email (usfs@cmgexpo.com) or call Janet Williams at 703-259-6120. Sign up early to take full advantage of the promotional opportunities associated with exhibiting.
Market Access Program
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) funded Branded Program supports the promotion of food and agricultural products overseas. First-time exhibitors may be reimbursed 50% of expenses like exhibiting fees, marketing and promotional activities, set-up, rentals and freight. For more information about the Market Access Program (MAP) sponsored by the Foreign Agricultural Service, please contact Janet Williams at 703-259-6120.
SOLID SUPPORT ON-SITE
Official Show Guide Listing
Easy to use and informative, attendees and the press will know where to find you.
Press Assistance
Communication experts will be on-hand to help with your press activities.
Registration List
Available solely to exhibitors, this list will contain complete buyer information.
International Trade Center (ITC)
Export assistance representatives of the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, as well as service providers such as freight forwarders and shipping companies, will be available to answer questions as you make agreements with international buyers.
International Export & Promotion Guide
Valuable information on streamlining your export sales, increasing booth traffic and marketing to international buyers, the guide provides sources of federal, state and private export assistance.
WORLDWIDE PROMOTIONS
Export Showcase Web Site
On the NASDA website, www.nasdatradeshows.org, the U.S. Food Showcase Exhibit Directory offers exhibitors a free web listing, including contact information, product description, and links to your e-mail or website. The search tool enables potential buyers to find you, connecting buyers and seller prior to the show.
On-Site Show Guide
The Show Guide includes an alpha listing of each company, including address, phone, fax, booth number, languages spoken, business and geographic interests for each exhbitor. It also includes listing by product category. These will be printed for the 2010 show and distributed to all attendees and exhibitors. These free promotional opportunities have various closing times throughout the year. Sign up early for maximum exposure.
TOP-NOTCH EXHIBITOR SERVICE
Exhibitor Customer Service
NASDA customer service professionals are always available to answer your questions about exhibiting.
Exhibitor Service Manual
Your guide to planning, installation and dismantling of exhibit space. Best of all, the guide details special discounts available for advance order.
Exhibitor Updates
Including timely information about successful exhibiting and cost saving ideas.
MEDIA COVERAGE & EXPOSURE
Media access to FMI 2010 is an exhibitor advantage. News and information about the event reaches people around the country and across the globe thanks to an aggressive outreach program to the trade, consumer and business press.
FMI 2010 will feature a fully equipped, on-site press office. Magazine, newspaper, radio, industry bloggers and television reporters from high-profile media will attend to search for industry innovation, special stories and newsmakers.
Exhibitor press releases and information kits can be distributed to members of the media as part of FMI 2010's press room services. You can use this free service to enhance your corporate image within the industry and around the world.
ATTENDANCE FACTS
FMI 2010 delivers prospects and serious decision makers to your exhibit. FMI attendees - people with real buying power - will spend an average of 8.5 hours visiting exhibits. Reach your market in just three fast-paced days! Attendees know that FMI 2010 is their one place to find the kinds of new products and services that you provide.
Retailers and wholesalers who represent independent operators, regionals, national and international companies are ALL represented at FMI 2010:
- 42% operate 100 or more stores
- 26% operate 10 - 100 stores
- 32% operate less than 10 stores
It's a fresh audience every year!
- 28% of the retailer/wholesaler audience are "first time" attendees
- 39% have not been to this event in several years
- 29% of the audience are decision makers who attend NO other show, making a major portion of this audience exclusively yours.
Power-Buyers are Ready, Willing and Able to Buy from You
- 46% of attendees say THEY PLAN TO BUY one or more products at FMI 2010.
Industry Decisionmakers Dominate the Convention
- 81% hold top management positions (Owner/CEO/Presidents, CIO, Senior VP/Vice President/General Managers, and District/Regional Directors).
- 84% of visitors exert buying influence over at least one of the major product categories exhibited.
- 84% of attendees have either the final say, specify the supplier, or recommend the purchase of at least one of the major categories.
Geographical Origins of Attendees
- 80% of the attendees travel more than 200 miles to FMI - and attendees come from all 50 states as well as Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and the Middle East
- 19% of the audience comes from outside the US
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