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August

Saint Joseph's University's 2008 Protect and Defend Our Nation's Food Supply
Join industry stakeholders, emergency management officials, government personnel, and public information officers in a day of training exercises to prepare for the potentially devastating effects an accidental or deliberate contamination of the beef supply can have on the entire food system.
August 13, 2008
Location: Saint Joseph's University, Mandeville Hall, Wolfington Teletorium, Philadelphia, PA
URL: www.pifmer.org



Calendar

January

Sustainable Package Design Workshop and Designer's Resource Expo
This event will provide package designers insights to understand the basics of structural and graphic design for the environment, along with the tools and resources they need to produce environmentally responsible packaging with point-of-purchase impact.
January 27, 2009 - January 28, 2009
Location: Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach, Fla.
URL: www.packstrat.com

February

The NAFEM Show
The North American Association of Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show brings together a tantalizing collection of foodservice equipment and supplies innovators and experts all under one roof.
February 05, 2009 - February 07, 2009
Location: Orange County Convention Center
URL: www.nafem.org

August

Saint Joseph's University's 2008 Protect and Defend Our Nation's Food Supply
Join industry stakeholders, emergency management officials, government personnel, and public information officers in a day of training exercises to prepare for the potentially devastating effects an accidental or deliberate contamination of the beef supply can have on the entire food system.
August 13, 2008
Location: Saint Joseph's University, Mandeville Hall, Wolfington Teletorium, Philadelphia, PA
URL: www.pifmer.org

September

GMDC HBC Marketing Conference
The 2008 Health Beauty Wellness Marketing Conference will continue a successful formula of providing highly productive face-to-face meetings, valuable education, and the opportunity to build an unparalleled industry network, according to its organizers.
September 05, 2008 - September 08, 2008
Location: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ
URL: www.gmdc.org

2008 Material Handling and Logistics Conference
Featured keynote speaker will be Gen. Barry R. McCaffrey.
September 14, 2008 - September 17, 2008
Location: Grand Summit Resort Hotel
Tel: 262-860-6715
URL: www.mhc2008.com

Phone: www.mhc2008.com

11th Americas Food and Beverage Show
The largest Americas-focused trade show in the hemisphere features over 300 exhibitors representing 56 countries, and hundreds of new-to-market products ready for import or distribution.
September 24, 2008 - September 26, 2008
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla.
Tel: 305-871-7910
URL: www.americasfoodandbeverage.com
Email: jmeisel@worldtrade.org
Phone: www.americasfoodandbeverage.com

National Grocers Association Executive Management Conference
This conference provides an opportunity for all segments of the grocery industry to meet and collaborate on key issues. Features include a comprehensive educational agenda and senior-level trading partner business sessions.
September 26, 2008 - September 29, 2008
Location: Four Seasons Resort & Club at Las Calinas, Irving, Texas
URL: www.nationalgrocers.org

October

National Association of Convenience Stores Show
Major event for convenience store and petroleum marketing industries.
October 04, 2008 - October 07, 2008
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
URL: www.nacsonline.com

Center for Food Integrity 2008 Food Industry Summit: Balancing for Success
The event's focus will be how to meet the challenge of being ethically grounded, scientifically verified, and economically viable.
October 08, 2008 - October 09, 2008
Location: Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Hotel
Tel: 816-880-5360
URL: www.foodintegrity.com
Email: carol.hein@foodintegrity.com
Phone: www.foodintegrity.com

National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Convention
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention brings together the leading companies from every segment of the industry to meet one-on-one with the attendees of their choice. These “Customer Business Meetings” can take any direction the participants choose from the review of an established account to the introduction of a new product.
October 11, 2008 - October 14, 2008
Location: San Diego Marriott Marina, San Diego, Calif.
URL: www.nfraweb.org

Expo Comida Latina/All Asia Food
Expo Comida Latina and All Asia Food give retail, foodservice, distribution, and ingredient buyers a one-stop-shopping opportunity to source authentic Hispanic and Asian food and beverage products and ingredients.
October 13, 2008 - October 14, 2008
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
URL: www.expocomidalatina.com

U.S. Drinks Conference
This event will feature presentations on the American alcoholic beverage market structure and three-tier system, new market research on consumer behavior, and case histories.
October 14, 2008
Location: Marriott Marble Arch Hotel, London
URL: www.usdrinksconference.com

Kiosk Self Service Expo and The Digital Signage Show
The events deliver strategic, marketing, and technical business solutions for organizations using -- or looking to use -- self-service, digital signage, and customer-facing technology.
October 15, 2008 - October 16, 2008
Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Tel: 203-371-6322, ext. 212
URL: www.selfserviceexpo.com
Email: jessica@jdevents.com
Phone: www.selfserviceexpo.com

Natural Products Expo East
Over 25,000 natural, organic, and healthy products industry members will convene at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center this October.
October 16, 2008 - October 18, 2008
Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, Mass.
URL: www.expoeast.com

Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit International Convention and Expo
One of the largest international events solely dedicated to fruit, vegetables and floral, Fresh Summit draws more than 17,000 attendees from 70 countries annually.
October 24, 2008 - October 27, 2008
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.
URL: www.pma.com/freshsummit/

November

Supply Chain Risk Management 2008
The conference and networking event highlights the key issues in supply chain risk management, offering the latest strategies for maximizing supply chain excellence and minimizing vulnerability and exposure to risk.
November 03, 2008 - November 04, 2008
Location: Beurs-WTC Congress Centre
Tel: 44 020 7202 7743
URL: www.scrmevent.com
Email: kate.marston@wtgevents.com
Phone: www.scrmevent.com

Private Label Manufacturers Association Annual Conference
With more than 5,000 visitors and 2,000 buyers, PLMA is the largest show of its kind in the U.S. On the food side, the show floor includes fresh, frozen and refrigerated foods, snacks, beverages, ethnic specialties and gourmet lines. On the non-food side, the show includes paper, plastics, wraps and foils, all types of kitchen and household products, health and beauty, DIY and GM.
November 16, 2008 - November 18, 2008
Location: Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois
URL: www.plma.com


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