Overview

The latest innovations in product development-- seasonings, flavorings and ingredients--and sustainability are on the schedule for 2009 Worldwide Food Expo, which will take place October 28-31, 2009, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Sponsored by American Meat Institute and the International Dairy Foods Association, Worldwide Food Expo attracts 25,000 attendees from 100 countries, bringing together decision-makers at all levels of the food and beverage industry, including executives, plant managers, purchasing agents, engineers, researchers and operations managers.

More than 1,000 exhibitors will display the newest technologies in equipment, packaging, ingredients and services for food companies. Attendees have the opportunity to view more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibits offering everything that food and beverage companies need to run more efficiently, create new products and improve profitability.

New for 2009, the Sustainability Pavilion will feature suppliers with services or products to help processors and packagers meet the growing demand for sustainability throughout their operations. Highlighting the latest sustainability trends and best practices, the pavilion and related educational sessions will demonstrate how dairy executives can sustain a healthy industry and planet while increasing the bottom line.

An exceptional line-up of educational sessions, which are open to all attendees, is scheduled for this year’s conference. For more information on Worldwide Food Expo 2009 and to register, please visit www.worldwidefood.com.