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The food and beverage industry in the United States continues to grow through new products, improved processing standards, and changing consumer tastes. Trade shows remain some of the most reliable places for businesses to meet buyers, explore equipment, study emerging trends, and form partnerships.
The following overview presents thirty notable trade shows scheduled for 2026. Each event attracts professionals from across production, distribution, packaging, hospitality, and retail. The list can help companies plan their participation, compare event strengths, and understand where their presence may be most valuable during the year.
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An attractive display is crucial to a company’s success at any major industry event. Companies like TrueBlue Exhibits provide the support that businesses may need in terms of booth design, floor layout planning, setup, and visual communication.
By using their services, the companies can make their products easily understandable to the visitors, direct them efficiently through the booth, and keep their branding consistent and of a high standard throughout the show.
The exhibition at Winter FancyFaire showcases the latest specialty foods, gourmet products, beverages, snacks, and innovative food brands. Attendees can discover new product launches, sample emerging flavors, connect with producers and distributors, and explore the latest trends shaping the specialty food industry.
What it offers: This event highlights specialty and gourmet food. Producers, importers, and retailers gather to see new product launches, taste samples, and review flavor trends shaping the coming year.
When: January 17–19, 2027
Where: San Francisco, California
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) showcases the latest poultry, meat, and animal food production technologies, connecting attendees with equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and industry experts while highlighting innovations in processing, food safety, and automation.
What it offers: IPPE focuses on poultry, meat, and animal-food production. It remains a key meeting ground for processors, equipment suppliers, and safety specialists.
When: January 27–29, 2026
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium showcases the latest vineyard equipment, winemaking technologies, packaging solutions, and industry innovations. Attendees can connect with growers, winemakers, suppliers, and distributors while exploring trends shaping the wine industry.
What it offers: The Trade Show is a well-established event that brings together vineyard owners, winemakers, and distributors. Exhibitors present vineyard technology, cellar tools, and packaging solutions.
When: January 27–29, 2026
Where: Sacramento, CA
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at The NGA Show showcases the latest grocery products, retail technologies, store solutions, and food innovations. Attendees can connect with retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers while exploring trends shaping the independent grocery industry.
What it offers: The show, which concentrates on the independent grocery, is a place where the three levels of trade, the retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers, can meet for operational guidance and industry networking.
When: Feb 1-2, 2027
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the CLFP Food Processing Expo showcases the latest food processing equipment, automation technologies, ingredients, and packaging solutions. Attendees can connect with manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals while exploring innovations driving the food processing industry.
What it offers: It is an exhibition that provides a platform for the whole food processing community to be served with the latest advancements in their field in terms of equipment, automation systems, ingredients, and packaging.
When: February 04–05, 2026
Where: Sacramento, CA
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the Annual Meat Conference showcases the latest meat and poultry products, retail technologies, merchandising solutions, and supply chain innovations. Attendees can connect with retailers, suppliers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the meat retail industry.
What it offers: The conference, aimed at meat and poultry retail, provides understanding of consumer behavior, merchandising, and supply chain performance.
When: March 02–04, 2026
Where: Oxon Hill, MD
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at Natural Products Expo West showcases the latest natural, organic, and health-focused products, including foods, beverages, supplements, and wellness solutions. Attendees can connect with leading brands, suppliers, and retailers while exploring innovations shaping the natural products industry.
What it offers: A major showcase for natural, organic, and health-oriented products. Exhibitors display supplements, beverages, snacks, and wellness solutions.
When: March 03–06, 2026
Where: Anaheim, CA
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the RCA Annual Conference showcases the latest innovations in food research, product development, ingredients, and food technologies. Attendees can connect with research chefs, food scientists, manufacturers, and suppliers while exploring trends shaping the commercial food industry.
What it offers: This event draws a diverse lineup of research chefs, food scientists, and product developers looking to innovate commercial food.
When: March 10–12, 2026
Where: Westminster, Colorado
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at Seafood Expo North America showcases the latest seafood products, processing technologies, packaging solutions, and sustainable sourcing innovations. Attendees can connect with seafood suppliers, processors, distributors, and retailers while exploring trends shaping the global seafood industry.
What it offers: This event draws a diverse lineup of research chefs, food scientists, and product developers looking to innovate commercial food.
When: March 15–17, 2026
Where: Boston, MA
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at World Tea Expo showcases the latest premium teas, ready-to-drink beverages, brewing equipment, and tea-related innovations. Attendees can connect with tea producers, suppliers, retailers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the global tea industry.
What it offers: Focused on tea and its derivatives, the show gathers premium leaves, blends, ready-to-drink products, and brewing equipment suppliers.
When: March 23–25, 2026
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at World of Coffee San Diego showcases the latest specialty coffee, brewing equipment, roasting technologies, and café innovations. Attendees can connect with coffee producers, roasters, equipment suppliers, and café owners while exploring trends shaping the global coffee industry.
What it offers: Focused on tea and its derivatives, the show gathers premium leaves, blends, ready-to-drink products, and brewing equipment suppliers.
When: April 10–12, 2026
Where: San Diego, CA
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at SommCon Beverage Expo showcases the latest wines, spirits, beers, and low- and no-alcohol beverages. Attendees can connect with producers, importers, distributors, and hospitality buyers while exploring trends shaping the global beverage industry.
What it offers: An exhibition for wine, spirits, beer, and low-alcohol beverages. It attracts importers, distributors, and hospitality buyers.
When: November 4-5, 2026
Where: San Diego, CA
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at SupplySide Connect New Jersey showcases the latest ingredients, nutraceuticals, food and beverage innovations, and contract manufacturing solutions. Attendees can connect with ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the food, beverage, and supplement industries.
What it offers: This event features resources for ingredients, contract manufacturing, and regulations for food, beverage, and supplement brands.
When: 14-16 April 2026
Where: Secaucus, NJ
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the California Restaurant Show showcases the latest foodservice equipment, kitchen technologies, menu innovations, and restaurant solutions. Attendees can connect with restaurant owners, chefs, suppliers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the restaurant and hospitality industry.
What it offers: A local event concentrating on restaurant operations, kitchen equipment, menu development, and food service technology.
When: August 23 – 25, 2026
Where: Anaheim, CA
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the Northwest Food Show showcases the latest foodservice products, kitchen equipment, beverages, and restaurant solutions. Attendees can connect with restaurant owners, distributors, suppliers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the Pacific Northwest foodservice industry.
What it offers: Such a trade fair attracts restaurant owners, distributors, and suppliers from the Pacific Northwest.
When: April 19-20, 2026
Where: Portland, OR
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America showcases the latest brewing equipment, ingredients, packaging solutions, and brewery technologies. Attendees can connect with craft brewers, suppliers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the craft brewing industry.
What it offers: The event features issues for the domestic craft brewers industry with an emphasis on topics like equipment, ingredients, safety, and brewery technologies.
When: April 20–22, 2026
Where: Philadelphia, PA
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the Food Safety Summit showcases the latest food safety technologies, sanitation solutions, testing equipment, and regulatory compliance innovations. Attendees can connect with food manufacturers, suppliers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the food safety industry.
What it offers: The main topics at this conference revolve around food safety practices, regulatory updates, sanitation systems, and risk management.
When: May 11-14, 2026
Where: Rosemont, IL
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the National Restaurant Association Show showcases the latest foodservice equipment, kitchen technologies, food and beverage products, and restaurant innovations. Attendees can connect with restaurant operators, chefs, suppliers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the global restaurant and hospitality industry.
What it offers: A broad gathering for the restaurant and hospitality industry, showcasing tools, equipment, and culinary innovations.
When: May 16–19, 2026
Where: Chicago, IL
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the Sweets & Snacks Expo showcases the latest confectionery products, snacks, packaging innovations, and merchandising solutions. Attendees can connect with manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the global sweets and snacks industry.
What it offers: An essential event for confectionery and snack brands presenting new flavors, packaging, and merchandising ideas.
When: May 19–21, 2026
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the TGCSA Convention & Expo showcases the latest grocery products, retail technologies, store solutions, and business services. Attendees can connect with retailers, suppliers, and service providers while exploring trends shaping the grocery industry.
What it offers: A regional convention involving retailers, suppliers, and service providers across the grocery sector.
When: June 02 – 04, 2026
Where: Chattanooga, TN
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the IDDBA Show showcases the latest dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice products, along with packaging and merchandising innovations. Attendees can connect with retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the fresh food industry.
What it offers: Focused on dairy, deli, and bakery, the event supports retailers, suppliers, and product developers.
When: June 7-9, 2026
Where: Orlando, FL
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the Summer Fancy Food Show showcases the latest specialty foods, gourmet products, beverages, snacks, and innovative food brands. Attendees can connect with producers, distributors, retailers, and buyers while exploring trends shaping the global specialty food industry.
What it offers: A summer counterpart to the winter show, highlighting specialty food from domestic and international producers.
When: June 28 to June 30, 2026
Where: New York, NY
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the IFT FIRST Annual Event showcases the latest food ingredients, processing technologies, packaging solutions, and product development innovations. Attendees can connect with food scientists, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the future of the food industry.
What it offers: A science-driven gathering focused on ingredients, research, sustainability, and product development.
When: July 12–15, 2026
Where: Chicago, IL
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the Texas Restaurant Show showcases the latest foodservice equipment, kitchen technologies, food and beverage products, and restaurant innovations. Attendees can connect with restaurant owners, chefs, suppliers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the restaurant and hospitality industry.
What it offers: An event for restaurant professionals exploring culinary trends, technology, equipment, and supplier networks.
When: July 12-13, 2026
Where: San Antonio, Texas
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the SNA Annual National Conference showcases the latest school nutrition products, foodservice equipment, menu solutions, and educational resources. Attendees can connect with school nutrition professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping K–12 foodservice programs.
What it offers: This conference supports K-12 food-service programs, nutrition initiatives, and institutional suppliers.
When: July 12–14, 2026
Where: Charlotte, NC
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the Organic Produce Summit showcases the latest organic fruits, vegetables, fresh produce innovations, and sustainable farming solutions. Attendees can connect with growers, distributors, retailers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the organic produce industry.
What it offers: A focused event for organic growers, distributors, and retailers exploring innovations in fresh produce.
When: July 14–16, 2026
Where: Monterey, CA
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at Newtopia Now showcases the latest emerging food and beverage brands, innovative products, and wellness-focused solutions. Attendees can connect with retailers, distributors, investors, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the future of the natural products industry.
What it offers: A marketplace for emerging food and beverage brands emphasizing innovation and early-stage product discovery.
When: August 18–20, 2026
Where: Denver, CO
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the World Dairy Expo showcases the latest dairy equipment, genetics, herd management technologies, and nutrition solutions. Attendees can connect with dairy producers, suppliers, and industry experts while exploring innovations shaping the global dairy industry.
What it offers: The leading event for dairy producers covering equipment, genetics, nutrition, and herd management.
When: September 29–October 02, 2026
Where: Madison, WI
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at the Global Produce & Floral Show showcases the latest fresh produce, floral products, packaging, logistics, and retail merchandising solutions. Attendees can connect with growers, suppliers, retailers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the global produce and floral industries.
What it offers: An international event presenting fresh produce, floral products, logistics, and retail merchandising.
When: October 14–16, 2026
Where: Orlando, FL
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
The exhibition at SupplySide Global showcases the latest ingredients, nutraceuticals, food and beverage innovations, and contract manufacturing solutions. Attendees can connect with ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, and industry experts while exploring trends shaping the food, beverage, and supplement industries.
What it offers: This show covers ingredients, formulation services, and manufacturing solutions for food, beverage, and supplement companies.
When: Oct 26–30, 2026
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: January 19–22, 2026
Where: Hilton Bayfront, San Diego
It definitely requires great effort to get everything in order when you have a big event planned where you need to sample products, give demonstrations, or have people visually see a detailed display of something. TrueBlue Exhibits designs booths that actively support your business, showcasing your brand story, highlighting your products, and equipping your sales team for success.
Natural Products Expo West, the Organic Produce Summit, and SupplySide Global offer strong visibility for natural and wellness-oriented products.
Yes. Many shows include sections for young or emerging brands. Direct conversations with buyers often help smaller producers gain traction.
Clear packaging, simple messaging, and practical sampling methods usually help draw steady visitor attention.
The United States hosts a wide range of food and beverage fairs, supporting nearly every segment of the industry. Participating in these events helps businesses meet buyers, present products, and study trends shaping the coming year. With thorough planning and a well-structured exhibit, companies can make the most of each show, strengthen their presence, and form durable industry connections.
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