The 2009 Americas Food & Beverage Show will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center Nov. 9-10, with a new two-day format, an enhanced program of educational seminars and more than 300 exhibitors from 18 countries.

 

Highlights of the 2009 show include an expanded Beverage Pavilion (doubled in size since 2008); Ethnic Brazil Pavilion; a large contingent from Atlantic Canada; pre-scheduled VIP Buyer Meetings; New Products Showcase; V Annual Chef Competition; VIII Americas Food & Beverage Awards for best products; Virtual Wine Tasting Seminar; a reception for international buyers, and a keynote address by Tom Feltenstein, founder and chief executive officer of Power Marketing Academy and former vice president of sales and marketing for McDonald’s.

 

Show organizers say more than 6,000 qualified buyers from 87 countries are expected to attend in search of the newest, most innovative grocery products, ingredients, seafood, confections, beverages and ethnic and all-natural foods. More information can be found at americasfoodandbeverage.com.