FOOD TRENDS EXPERIENCE TO BE FEATURED AT
THE 2012 FLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGING SHOW

ORLANDO, FL July 5, 2012 - Over 8,000 restaurant and foodservice buying professionals plan to attend the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show with one thing on their agenda - FOOD. This year, show producer Reed Exhibitions will debut the Food Trends Experience, a new opportunity for food companies to gain exposure by introducing their products to food buyers who are searching for the hottest trends. The Expo, sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, will be held at the Orange County Convention Center Saturday, September 22 – Monday, September 24, 2012.

The Food Trends Experience will consist of a 25,000 square foot diamond shaped area reserved for food products aligned with current food trends - from healthy, ethnic, fusion, hot flavors and more. This new forum takes food purveyors outside the traditional trade-show booth for a new cost-effective, high-impact professional environment. This area will include a Culinary Demonstration Theater, where restaurant and foodservice industry trends can be highlighted in an educational, interactive and entertaining way.

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“We are listening to our attendees who visit the Show to source the latest food products and we are excited to offer this new feature for restaurant owners, chefs and foodservice operators to find unique, new and interesting food and beverage items,” said Ron Mathews, Industry Vice President for Reed Exhibitions’ Foodservice Events. “An independent jury will review all submissions for the Food Trends Experience to ensure that only the newest specialty food and beverage products are featured. This new feature area is a terrific value for smaller businesses that have great products and want the opportunity to network and gain exposure.”

A sampling of companies already approved include: Raw Foods, Processors Co-Op, Amoy North America, HomeFreeTreats, Ducktrap River, Domino, Greek Island Spice, Captain Foods and Westminster Bakers … with more being added every day! Product lines include juices, seafood, ethnic products, gluten free, healthy and more. For details, visit the event website at www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com.

About The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
The 2012 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show will be held Saturday, September 22 through Monday, September 24 at the Orange County Convention Center. The show is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions, and sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. Early registration rates for Show visitors are in effect through August 24, 2012 at www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com.