2007 Press Releases
Two Dynamic Industries Come Together in 2008
Chicago To Host Largest Display of Specialty Foods and Organic Products
New York, NY (January 22, 2007) — The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. (NASFT®) and the Organic Trade Association (OTA) officially announce a new co-location in 2008 in Chicago. The Fancy Food Show® and All Things OrganicTM will co-locate from April 27 -29, 2008, at McCormick Place, and will create the largest display of specialty foods and organic products in the United States
Ann Daw, president of the NASFT, said, “We believe in Chicago as the place to bring key buyers together and excite them with the global and local specialty, natural and organic food products that are fueling the growth of the industry, both at retail and for foodservice.”
Caren Wilcox, executive director of the OTA, said, “Teaming up with NASFT has allowed us to take a fresh look at our event in Chicago. We’re excited about the focus this will bring to these two continually growing segments of the food industry. Exhibitors and attendees will have an excellent opportunity for building business in 2008.”
NASFT and OTA will attract buyers from organic, natural, specialty, foodservice and gift businesses, while continuing to draw supermarkets and mass merchants, thus creating a truly dynamic event. In addition, the co-location will seek out complimentary partners to join the 2008 event, striving to provide the best possible marketplace for exhibitors and attendees.
Established in 1952, the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. (NASFT®) is the only U.S. trade association representing all segments of the specialty food industry. Today, there are 2,500 members that produce nearly 180,000 specialty food products. The NASFT is the owner and operator of three Fancy Food Shows, and is the publisher of Specialty Food Magazine, which reaches 30,100 trade professionals and Specialty Food NewsTM, an electronic newsletter with 47,000 readers; and hosts www.specialtyfood.com and www.specialtyfoodmarket.com. For more information on the Fancy Food Show®, visit www.fancyfoodshows.com.
The mission of the Organic Trade Association is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy. OTA envisions organic products becoming a significant part of everyday life, enhancing people’s lives and the environment. As a membership-based business association, the OTA focuses on the organic business community in North America. OTA’s 1,600 members include farmers, processors, importers, exporters, distributors, retailers, certifiers, and more. For further information, visit OTA’s website at www.ota.com. For more information on All Things OrganicTM, visit www.organicexpo.com.
Ron Tanner, VP, NASFTA Communications & Education; 212.482.6440, Ext. 115, rtanner@nasft.org
Denise Shoukas, NASFTA Communications Director; 212.482.6440, Ext. 159, dshoukas@nasft.org
Holly Givens, OTA PUBLIC AFFAIRS ADVISOR; 413-774-7511, Ext. 18, hgivens@ota.com
Barbara Haumann, OTA PRESS SECRETARY; 413-774-7511, Ext. 20, bhaumann@ota.com
