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September 11-12, 2013
Alberta Foodservice Expo
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"Where Alberta Buyers go to Meet and do Business"
The Alberta Foodservice Expo covers all aspects of food, beverage, services and supply, and includes an enhanced show floor combined with a variety of great Show Features. The MediaEdge team looks forward to meeting you in Calgary in 2013.
If you have a question or would like to see a new product or service at the show please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to making this event everything you expect it to be.
Show Highlights at the 2012 Alberta Foodservice Expo:
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CRFA Pavilion
The CRFA (Canadian Restaurant & Foodservices Association) was the welcoming booth at the AFE and on the trade show floor. Their pavilion presented member service programs and highlighted the issues the association is working on behalf of the industry as a whole. One of Canada’s leading and most active foodservice industry associations, the CRFA is the proud Title Sponsor of the AFE.
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Groupex Pavilion
With their head office in Edmonton, Groupex had a significant presence at the AFE on the Trade Show floor. Attendees stopped by the Groupex pavilion to meet their staff and hear about the impressive group buying programs. Also on hand were the participating suppliers that comprise the impressive list of Groupex supplier partners. Groupex also proudly sponsored the annual Cocktail Reception and Industry Awards Program.
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Leading Edge Products and Services on Display
Whether it was hot trends like locally-sourced, sustainable or organic food, up-and-coming products, such as ancient grains, gluten-free beer, and vegan entrees and organic alcohol, new equipment technologies or an array of industry service providers, the AFE showcases many different companies and their respective offerings.
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Industry Cocktail Reception and Award Celebration
Proudly sponsored by Groupex, we celebrated he exciting announcements of the winners from a number of industry award categories.
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Culinary Stage with Cooking Competitions and Demonstrations
Two days of intense competitions and demonstrations promoting culinary excellence, were enjoyed on the Alberta Foodservice Expo Culinary Stage. |
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Local/Organic Farmers Market
This featured profiled Alberta’s premier local and organic producers. Attendees sampled unique and delicious foods in this marketplace with a home-grown twist.
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Industry Networking
The AFE provided an excellent forum for peer to peer interaction. Colleagues exchanged ideas or simply caught up with industry friends and peers at the 2012 AFE.
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Educational Program
Several educational sessions provided attendees new ideas, updates, trends, statistics and more. This was a forum where great topics intersected for the benefit of the attending delegates.
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Other Planned Activities
The Fashion Show was fun and entertaining for all, sharing the latest in culinary fashions and trends.
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Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice News (CRFN)
As the official voice of the CRFA, this magazine serves as a key promotional vehicle for the show and its exhibitors and sponsors. CRFN is circulated to over 20,000 foodservice decision makers who own and operate independent, chain and franchise foodservice operations across Canada and has quickly risen to a true leadership position in the foodservice industry.
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About the Alberta Foodservice Market
With Alberta Foodservice Industry reported $9 billion in sales offering work to 130,000 people with 22% starting their first job in the Restaurant Industry with a growth of 9.3% in foodservice sales in 2012. |
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About MediaEDGE Communications
With over 20 years of success as leading print. digital media and conference & trade show company, MediaEDGE is committed to growing and enhancing this event into one of Canada's premier foodservice industry shows
For more information on MediaEDGE, our magazine publications or tradeshows, contact Chuck Nervick, Senior Vice President at chuckn@mediaedge.ca or call 1.866.216.0860 x 227.
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Sign up today to exhibit at the 2013 AFE
Book now while Exhibit space is available.
For more information on exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities,
contact Peter Ridout at 866-216-0860 ext. 240 or peterr@mediaedge.ca.
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