Summary
The second half of 2026 brings a strong lineup of food and beverage trade shows across the United States. This guide covers ten confirmed events for food science, natural products, international sourcing, dairy, convenience retail, fresh produce, packaging, restaurants, nutrition ingredients and private-label manufacturing. Each listing includes the official date, venue, website and a concise explanation of who should attend. Exhibitors can use these shows to meet buyers, demonstrate products, find distributors and explore new sales channels. The events are arranged chronologically, helping food manufacturers, beverage brands, suppliers and hospitality businesses plan participation without relying on outdated or repeated information.
The United States hosts specialised exhibitions for almost every part of the food and beverage supply chain. Manufacturers can explore ingredients and processing technology, emerging brands can meet retail buyers, and hospitality suppliers can connect with restaurant operators.
The remaining Upcoming Food & Beverage Trade Shows in USA 2026 cover product development, natural foods, international imports, dairy production, convenience retail, fresh produce, packaging, foodservice, nutrition ingredients and private-label products.
The events below are ordered by date rather than ranked by attendance. Every listing includes an official website so visitors can check registration, exhibiting conditions and programme updates directly with the organiser.
USA Food and Beverage Exhibition Calendar 2026
| Trade Show | Date | Venue | Main Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFT FIRST | 12–15 July 2026 | McCormick Place, Chicago | Food science and product development |
| Newtopia Now | 18–20 August 2026 | Colorado Convention Center, Denver | Natural and conscious products |
| Americas Food & Beverage Show | 14–16 September 2026 | Miami Beach Convention Center | International food sourcing |
| World Dairy Expo | 29 September–2 October 2026 | Alliant Energy Center, Madison | Dairy production and technology |
| NACS Show | 6–9 October 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center | Convenience retail and foodservice |
| Global Produce & Floral Show | 14–16 October 2026 | Orange County Convention Center | Fresh produce and floral |
| PACK EXPO International | 18–21 October 2026 | McCormick Place, Chicago | Processing and packaging |
| Florida Restaurant Show | 25–27 October 2026 | Orange County Convention Center | Restaurant and hospitality |
| SupplySide Global | 26–30 October 2026 | Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas | Ingredients and nutrition |
| PLMA Private Label Trade Show | 15–17 November 2026 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Private-label food and beverages |
1. IFT FIRST 2026
Date: 12–15 July 2026
Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Website: IFT FIRST Official Website
IFT FIRST is a major event for food science, research, formulation and product development. It connects food technologists, ingredient suppliers, researchers, manufacturers and professionals responsible for developing new food and beverage products.
The 2026 event will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago from 12 to 15 July. Its exhibition is designed around food science, ingredients, processing, safety and technologies supporting product innovation.
What Exhibitors Can Present
Relevant products and services include:
- Food ingredients
- Flavours and colours
- Preservatives
- Sweeteners
- Laboratory equipment
- Food-safety systems
- Processing technology
- Product-development services
- Quality-control solutions
- Packaging research
- Plant-based ingredients
- Functional food components
Best Suited For
IFT FIRST is especially relevant for ingredient manufacturers, food scientists, product developers, laboratory businesses and companies offering technical solutions to food producers.
Exhibitors should avoid relying only on finished-product samples. Technical visitors may want information about formulation, stability, shelf life, performance, regulatory considerations and manufacturing compatibility.
A useful stand can combine tasting samples with formulation data, technical documents and short meetings with product specialists.
2. Newtopia Now 2026
Date: 18–20 August 2026
Show Floor: 19–20 August 2026
Venue: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
Website: Newtopia Now Official Website
Newtopia Now is a product-discovery event for natural, organic, sustainable and purpose-driven consumer brands. It brings emerging and established businesses together with retail buyers, distributors, foodservice buyers and industry partners.
The full programme runs from 18 to 20 August, while the exhibition floor opens on 19 and 20 August at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
Main Product Areas
The exhibition may include:
- Natural food
- Organic beverages
- Functional drinks
- Snacks
- Sustainable packaging
- Better-for-you products
- Plant-based foods
- Wellness products
- Clean-label ingredients
- Emerging consumer brands
Why It Is Different
Newtopia Now is structured around product discovery and buyer interaction rather than a traditional exhibition hall filled only with standard booths.
Brands should prepare to explain:
- What makes the product different
- Which consumer problem it addresses
- Current retail availability
- Wholesale pricing
- Production capacity
- Distributor readiness
- Packaging and shelf-life details
Sampling is important, but commercial information should be ready for buyers who want to move beyond tasting and discuss retail placement.
3. Americas Food & Beverage Show 2026
Date: 14–16 September 2026
Venue: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
Website: Americas Food & Beverage Show Official Website
The Americas Food & Beverage Show is an international sourcing exhibition for food manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, retailers and hospitality buyers.
The 2026 event will run from 14 to 16 September at Miami Beach Convention Center. The organiser presents the exhibition as a meeting point for hundreds of exhibitors from multiple international markets and thousands of food-industry decision-makers.
Main Categories
Visitors can discover:
- Packaged food
- Beverages
- International products
- Meat and poultry
- Seafood
- Dairy products
- Snacks
- Halal products
- Organic food
- Private-label products
- Ingredients
- Foodservice supplies
Best Opportunity for International Brands
Miami provides access to buyers serving the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. This makes the show particularly useful for international producers seeking importers or regional distributors.
Exhibitors should clearly display:
- Country of origin
- Certifications
- Import readiness
- Available packaging sizes
- Minimum orders
- Distribution capacity
- US regulatory status
- Private-label options
Sampling areas should be placed inside the booth so waiting visitors do not block the aisle.
4. World Dairy Expo 2026
Date: 29 September–2 October 2026
Venue: Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin
Website: World Dairy Expo Official Website
World Dairy Expo is a major dairy-industry exhibition bringing producers, processors, equipment manufacturers, genetics companies and agricultural professionals together.
The 2026 edition will take place from 29 September to 2 October at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The event combines a commercial trade show with dairy cattle competitions, education and industry meetings.
Products and Services on Display
The commercial exhibition covers areas such as:
- Milking systems
- Dairy automation
- Feed and nutrition
- Animal health
- Genetics
- Farm equipment
- Cooling systems
- Dairy software
- Waste management
- Processing technology
- Housing and ventilation
- Financial services
Exhibition Approach
This event is more production-focused than a consumer dairy show. Buyers may include farm owners, herd managers, veterinarians, processors and technical advisers.
Machinery suppliers can use working displays, interactive control panels or equipment cutaways. Nutrition and animal-health companies should prepare clear information about product application, performance and regulatory compliance.
Outdoor displays and large equipment may require additional transport, setup and weather planning.
5. NACS Show 2026
Date: 6–9 October 2026
Expo Dates: 7–9 October 2026
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: NACS Show Official Website
The NACS Show is a large exhibition for convenience retail, fuel retailing, foodservice and in-store merchandise.
Its 2026 conference will run from 6 to 9 October, while the exhibition floor will open from 7 to 9 October at Las Vegas Convention Center. The organiser lists more than 1,200 exhibitors across foodservice, merchandise, technology, equipment and store operations.
Relevant Food and Beverage Areas
The exhibition includes:
- Grab-and-go food
- Packaged beverages
- Coffee
- Fountain drinks
- Snacks
- Confectionery
- Prepared food
- Refrigerated products
- Foodservice equipment
- Point-of-sale systems
- Store fixtures
- Retail technology
Why Food Brands Attend
Convenience stores represent an important sales channel for snacks, drinks, prepared meals and impulse products.
Exhibitors need to communicate retail value quickly. Useful information includes:
- Recommended retail price
- Case size
- Product margin
- Shelf life
- Merchandising requirements
- Delivery options
- Regional availability
- Promotional support
Displays should resemble a practical retail environment so buyers can imagine how products will appear inside their stores.
6. Global Produce & Floral Show 2026
Date: 14–16 October 2026
Expo Floor: 15–16 October 2026
Venue: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Website: Global Produce & Floral Show Official Website
The Global Produce & Floral Show brings fresh produce growers, exporters, importers, retailers, foodservice buyers, packaging companies and supply-chain providers together.
The 2026 event will take place from 14 to 16 October at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Its exhibition floor is expected to include more than 1,000 exhibitors serving the fresh produce and floral supply chains.
Main Exhibition Areas
The show covers:
- Fresh fruits
- Vegetables
- Organic produce
- Floral products
- Packaging
- Cold-chain technology
- Logistics
- Food safety
- Produce equipment
- Retail merchandising
- Traceability
- Controlled-environment agriculture
Planning a Fresh-Produce Booth
Fresh products require more planning than shelf-stable food.
Exhibitors should confirm arrangements for:
- Refrigeration
- Product delivery
- Cold storage
- Waste removal
- Sampling
- Food preparation
- Water
- Cleaning
- Restocking
The organiser encourages product sampling but applies size limits and requires prior approval for exhibitors preparing or serving samples.
Displays should keep products fresh throughout the day rather than placing the complete stock on counters when the show opens.
7. PACK EXPO International 2026
Date: 18–21 October 2026
Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Website: PACK EXPO International Official Website
PACK EXPO International is a major processing and packaging exhibition serving food, beverages and several other consumer-product industries.
The 2026 show will run from 18 to 21 October at McCormick Place in Chicago. Its organiser expects approximately 2,600 exhibitors and 48,000 processing and packaging professionals.
Food and Beverage Solutions
Relevant exhibition categories include:
- Filling equipment
- Packaging machinery
- Labelling systems
- Coding and marking
- Food-processing equipment
- Beverage processing
- Inspection systems
- Robotics
- Automation
- Containers
- Sustainable packaging
- Cold-chain packaging
Why Exhibit at PACK EXPO?
This event suits companies selling manufacturing solutions rather than finished food products.
Visitors often want to see machinery running. Exhibitors should prepare live demonstrations showing speed, accuracy, changeover, waste reduction and integration with production lines.
Machinery booths may require:
- High-voltage electricity
- Compressed air
- Water
- Drainage
- Safety barriers
- Heavy freight
- Raised flooring
- Rigging
- Technical staff
Moving industrial equipment into McCormick Place must be planned around assigned installation and material-handling schedules.
8. Florida Restaurant Show 2026
Date: 25–27 October 2026
Venue: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Website: Florida Restaurant Show Official Website
The Florida Restaurant Show is a professional sourcing and education event for restaurant operators, chefs, caterers, hotels and commercial foodservice businesses.
It will take place from 25 to 27 October at Orange County Convention Center and will be co-located with the Pizza Tomorrow Summit. The exhibition is industry-only and includes food products, equipment, technology, services and live culinary programming.
Who Should Exhibit?
The show is suitable for:
- Food manufacturers
- Beverage suppliers
- Kitchen-equipment companies
- Restaurant technology providers
- Tableware suppliers
- Furniture companies
- Cleaning businesses
- Payment platforms
- Distributors
- Hospitality services
Creating a Foodservice-Focused Display
Restaurant owners are usually looking for practical solutions rather than broad brand messaging.
The stand should show how the product can help with:
- Menu development
- Labour efficiency
- Food consistency
- Preparation time
- Order management
- Customer experience
- Waste reduction
- Delivery operations
- Profitability
Live cooking and beverage demonstrations can attract visitors, but preparation, ventilation, hygiene and queue management must be organised in advance.
9. SupplySide Global 2026
Date: 26–30 October 2026
Expo Hall: 28–30 October 2026
Venue: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: SupplySide Global Official Website
SupplySide Global is an ingredient and product-development event for food, beverages, dietary supplements, sports nutrition and personal care.
The education programme runs from 26 to 30 October, while the exhibition floor opens from 28 to 30 October at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Food and Beverage Categories
Exhibitors may provide:
- Functional ingredients
- Botanical extracts
- Proteins
- Sweeteners
- Flavours
- Colours
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Probiotics
- Sports-nutrition ingredients
- Contract manufacturing
- Packaging and lab testing
Suitable Exhibitor Message
SupplySide visitors are often involved in product development, purchasing, quality control, formulation and regulatory work.
The stand should explain:
- Ingredient function
- Recommended applications
- Formulation limits
- Available certifications
- Supply capacity
- Origin
- Testing
- Documentation
- Minimum order quantity
- Contract-manufacturing options
Samples should demonstrate the ingredient inside a realistic finished product rather than asking visitors to evaluate raw materials without context.
10. PLMA’s Annual Private Label Trade Show 2026
Date: 15–17 November 2026
Trade Show Floor: 16–17 November 2026
Venue: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois
Website: PLMA Private Label Trade Show Official Website
PLMA’s Annual Private Label Trade Show connects manufacturers with retailers developing products under their own store brands.
The 2026 event will take place from 15 to 17 November, with the exhibition floor open on 16 and 17 November at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center near Chicago. The event includes dedicated food and beverage sections alongside household, health and personal-care products.
Food and Beverage Opportunities
Relevant product groups include:
- Packaged food
- Snacks
- Beverages
- Frozen products
- Dairy
- Bakery
- Condiments
- Organic food
- International products
- Health-focused food
- Ready meals
- Private-label ingredients
Why Manufacturers Attend
PLMA is focused on retailer and supplier relationships. Manufacturers should prepare to discuss their ability to produce products under a retailer’s branding.
Important information includes:
- Production capacity
- Minimum order quantities
- Packaging options
- Product-development support
- Certifications
- Quality control
- Lead times
- Retail categories served
- Existing manufacturing capabilities
- Export readiness
The booth should focus on manufacturing strength and product possibilities rather than promoting only the exhibitor’s own consumer brand.
How to Select the Right Food and Beverage Exhibition
The best show depends on what the company sells and who makes the purchasing decision.
For Food Scientists and Ingredient Suppliers
IFT FIRST and SupplySide Global provide access to product developers, formulators and technical buyers.
For Emerging Consumer Brands
Newtopia Now can help natural and purpose-driven brands meet retail and distribution professionals.
For International Food Exporters
Americas Food & Beverage Show provides opportunities to connect with US, Latin American and Caribbean buyers.
For Dairy Businesses
World Dairy Expo serves producers, equipment suppliers, genetics companies and dairy-technology providers.
For Convenience-Store Products
NACS Show is suitable for snacks, beverages, prepared food, coffee and other convenience-retail products.
For Fresh Produce Companies
Global Produce & Floral Show connects growers and suppliers with retail, foodservice and supply-chain buyers.
For Packaging and Processing Technology
PACK EXPO International is the strongest match for machinery, automation, materials and production systems.
For Restaurant Suppliers
Florida Restaurant Show serves restaurants, hotels, catering companies and commercial foodservice operators.
For Private-Label Manufacturers
PLMA focuses on companies that can manufacture food and beverages for retailer-owned brands.
Exhibition Planning Tips for Food and Beverage Companies
Confirm Sampling Rules
Convention centres and organisers usually regulate sample sizes, food preparation, alcohol service, refrigeration and catering.
Exhibitors should obtain approval before bringing food or drinks onto the show floor.
Plan Product Storage
Do not rely on the booth itself to hold the entire event inventory. Confirm access to dry, chilled or frozen storage where required.
Keep Compliance Information Ready
Buyers may ask about:
- FDA requirements
- Nutrition labels
- Allergens
- Organic certification
- Halal or kosher certification
- Food-safety systems
- Import status
- Shelf life
- Product testing
Design for Tasting and Business Discussions
Sampling attracts traffic, but it does not automatically produce qualified leads.
A stand should provide one area for product discovery and another for discussing pricing, distribution and commercial requirements.
Record Buying Intent
The lead form should capture:
- Visitor role
- Business type
- Product interest
- Sales channel
- Geographic market
- Order potential
- Distribution needs
- Required follow-up
This provides more value than collecting a badge scan without context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main upcoming food and beverage trade shows in USA in 2026?
Major remaining events include IFT FIRST, Newtopia Now, Americas Food & Beverage Show, World Dairy Expo, NACS Show, Global Produce & Floral Show, PACK EXPO, Florida Restaurant Show, SupplySide Global and PLMA.
Which event is best for food ingredients?
IFT FIRST and SupplySide Global are suitable for ingredient suppliers, formulators, research companies and product-development professionals.
Which show is best for restaurant suppliers?
Florida Restaurant Show focuses on restaurants, commercial kitchens, hospitality products and foodservice technology.
Which event covers food packaging machinery?
PACK EXPO International presents packaging, processing, labelling, inspection and automation technology.
Which event is best for private-label food manufacturers?
PLMA’s Annual Private Label Trade Show connects manufacturers with retailers developing store-brand products.
Are these events open to the public?
Most events are restricted to verified food, beverage, retail, hospitality or manufacturing professionals. Registration policies differ, so visitors should check the official website.
How early should exhibitors begin planning?
Planning should begin several months before the event. Machinery, sampling, refrigeration, custom structures and international freight require additional preparation.
Conclusion
The remaining Food and Beverage Trade Shows in USA 2026 provide targeted opportunities across food science, natural products, international sourcing, dairy production, convenience retail, fresh produce, packaging, restaurants and private-label manufacturing.
Businesses should select events according to buyer relevance rather than attendance figures alone. Clear commercial information, organised sampling, trained staff and fast follow-up are essential for turning show-floor conversations into real business opportunities.
Working with experienced Trade Show Booth Builders in USA can help food and beverage companies create an attractive, hygienic and venue-compliant exhibit that supports tastings, product demonstrations, buyer meetings and effective lead generation.
