There are so many grocery conferences happening throughout the year from general food retail shows to specific speciality products like snacks, seafood, florals and more. This is your guide to figuring out which conferences might be right for you to attend. There is a short summary about each of the conferences happening the rest of the 2025 and into 2026. You can also click the links to discover more about a specific conference.

2025 Shows

Natural Products Expo West – March 4-7 -The ultimate conference to see the newest products and trends in the Health and Beauty, Organic and Natural Products and Speciality Foods space. Expo West is filled with unique programming, endless networking opportunities, product discovery, and memorable experiences. 

Seafood Expo North America – March 16-18 – The name says it all, this conference is all about Seafood! It features more than 20 educational sessions led by top seafood industry experts. Attendees will take away engaging and practical information covering the most important and timely issues relevant to today’s seafood business environment.

Annual Meat Conference – March 24-26 – A conference focused on Beef, Pork and Poultry. At this conference one will discover how innovation and trends continue to drive change in the meat industry. One will learn more about the history of the industry and gain a fresh perspective of the future of meat in retail.

Sweets & Snacks Expo – May 13-15 – The most-go destination for products and insights that drive results in two of retail’s most profitable categories – confectionery and snacks. There are tons of strategic knowledge to be shared to elevate one’s business – discover latest products, trends and flavors, uncover illuminating insights from packaging and flavor trends to marketing and consumer behaviors and connect with industry leaders to cultivate deep connections in every sector of the industry.

IDDBA – June 1-3 – AKA International Dairy Deli Bakery Association is a conference focused on the Dairy, Bakery, Deli and Foodservice Industries. This conference will help one grow ones’ business by meeting decision makers from around the globe face-to-face to help build relationships.

The SFA Summer Fancy Food Show – June 29 – July 1 – The speciality food industry’s premier product discovery event, where culinary inspiration meets business opportunity! This conference offers a curated showcase of high-quality, artisan products in more than 40 categories. Experience the future of food whether one is a retail or foodservice buyer, distributor, broker or manufacturer.

Groceryshop – Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 – This conference allows one to immerse oneself into the world of grocery! It will teach one how to seize new opportunities in retail media, build profitable, efficient and resilient businesses, implement and scale AI applications, deliver convenient, seamless and unified shopping experiences and embrace collaboration, innovation and partnership structures.

Global Produce & Floral Show – Oct. 16-18 – A conference for grower-shippers and processors of fresh floral and produce, suppliers of flowers and plants, sellers of value-added commodities, organics and natural foods. Solution providers for packaging, food safety, traceability, labeling, transportation and more. The fair is the single best place to meet the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain. One will make lasting new connections and reconnect with one’s favorite peers who help one’s business grow.

PLMA’s Private Label Trade Show – Nov. 16-18 – AKA The World of Private Label International Trade Show is show focused on Private Label. It brings retailers together with manufacturers to help find new products, make new contacts and discover new ideas to help one’s private label program succeed and grow.

2026 Shows

NRF’s “Big Show” – TBD – National Retail Federation’s annual conference that is a “game changer” event for the retail industry to share invaluable insights and show off the newest innovation. Great for investors, suppliers, brands, SMEs, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and experts in the retail industry. A central hub for industry professionals to provide insights, connections and strategies.

SFA Winter Fancy Food Show – TBD – The food show where tastemakers in retail, distribution, and food services share a “first look” (newest and best) of products and ideas coming to shelves throughout the year. A place where buyers can find their next bestsellers. This food show if filled with sampling, networking, and education to help one’s business grow.

FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference – Jan. 21-24 – An exclusive event bringing together executives in the food retail and wholesale industry with their supplier and service provider partners to help shape the future of the food retail industry. It is a conference that provides resources for Grocery Industry leaders with a mix of panels, private executive meetings and social events.

The NGA Show – TBD – AKA the National Grocers Association Show is a premier event for the independent grocery industry. The show brings together grocery retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and suppliers for educational sessions and workshops as well as over 350 exhibits. It blends learning, networking and product discover to provide actionable insights and showcase what is next for independent grocers.