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The 2011 Alberta Foodservice Expo took place October 2 - 3, 2011 in the BMO Centre, Hall D, Calgary Stampede.

The Alberta Foodservice Expo covered all aspects of food, beverage, services and supply, and included an enhanced trade show floor and a variety of great Show Features:

Leading Edge Products and Services

Whether it's hot trends like locally-sourced, sustainable or organic food, or up-and-coming products such as ancient grains, gluten-free beer, vegan entrées and organic alcohol, the Expo showcased all of the region's latest offerings.

For the complete list of 2011 Expo exhibitors, please CLICK HERE.

Educational Program

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Our educational program featured some of the latest topics presented by key industry leaders. Our Expo Breakfast, Industry Roundtable and break-out sessions informed, entertained and provided you that all-important strategic edge.

Expo Breakfast and Industry Roundtable

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Robert Carter and the Roundtable Panel gave the industry insights from market research firm NDP Group's consumer panel of over 100,000 Canadians, an update on the state of the Canadian restaurant industry, consumer, consumer behavior, and key trends shaping today's restaurant industry.

Industry Cocktail Reception and Award Celebration

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After show closed on Sunday, Exhibitors enjoyed a cocktail while networking with fellow attendees and listened to the exciting announcements of the winners of a number of industry awards.

Chef’s Stage and Cooking Competitions

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The Calgary Academy of Chefs and Cooks and the Canadian Culinary Federation presented two days of intense competition promoting culinary excellence, live on the Alberta Foodservice Expo’s cooking stage.

Local/Organic Farmers Market

This feature area profiled many of Alberta’s premier local and organic producers. Attendees were able to sample unique and delicious foods & beverages in this marketplace with a home-grown twist.

Exhibit Floor Lounge

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The Sysco booth at the Expo gave exhibitors a few minutes to relax or chat with industry colleagues in the event’s on-floor lounge

Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice News (CRFN)

As the official voice of the CRFA, this magazine served 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.

About the Alberta Foodservice Market

With Albertans making nearly 2.3 million visits to commercial restaurants per day in 2009, for a total of 836 million restaurant occasions per year, Alberta's foodservice sales have grown over 30% since 2000, compared to only 5% in Canada. Exhibit your products in the Alberta Foodservice Expo, an exciting new showcase for Alberta's rapidly growing 8.4 billion foodservice industry. This event offered an exciting opportunity to exhibit your products and services to the Alberta Foodservice Market.

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, Vice President at chuckn@mediaedge.ca or call 1.866.216.0860 x 227.