Attending food service trade shows and events is an excellent way to keep up with market trends, meet new suppliers, find partners and learn more about restaurant management.
So don't miss the complete 2024 calendar below! In it you'll find the key information about each event so you can plan ahead and show up. Enjoy!
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2024 Food Service Trade Show and Event Calendar
There's no shortage of events in the food service market! The 2024 calendar is packed with opportunities to get up to date, meet the exhibitors and gather insights for your business. Check out the calendar and learn more below!
1 – Festival Brasileiro da Cerveja 2024
One of the most important events for Brazil's beer culture. Held in Blumenau, in Santa Catarina, the Festival Brasileiro da Cerveja brings together several breweries and features more than a thousand products in 120 styles. In 2023, it drew more than 30,000 people.
Restaurant and bar owners can take the chance to discover different craft beers to add to their drinks menu and stand out.
Date: March 7 to 9, 2024.
Location: Blumenau – SC.
2 – SRE Trade Show 2024
O SRE Trade Show is an event focused on food retail, organized by the Rio de Janeiro State Supermarket Association (ASSERJ) and by Base Eventos.
The 2023 edition had three days of programming, with more than 40h of content, 500 exhibiting brands and around 1,000 supermarket operators from 16 different countries. There were more than 62,000 visitors and R$ 2.5 billion in business generated.
Date: March 19, 20 and 21, 2024.
Location: Riocentro – Rio de Janeiro.
3 – Anuga Select Brazil 2024
Anuga Select Brazil is the new name of the already renowned ANUFOOD Brazil event, known as the largest food and beverage trade show in the Americas. Essential for anyone working in food service.
The previous edition had more than 330 exhibitors, with 10 national and 11 international pavilions. The event also offered around 90 hours of content and drew more than 13,000 visitors.
Date: April 9 to 11, 2024.
Location: Distrito Anhembi – SP.
4 – Autocom 2024
If you like keeping up with the main technology trends for restaurants, Autocom can't be left off your calendar. This is the leading retail automation event in Latin America.
There you'll be able to see what's new from the leading suppliers of hardware, software and other solutions to automate processes and gain more efficiency in your operation.
Date: April 9 to 11, 2024.
Location: Expo Center Norte – SP.
5 – Sulserve 2024
A Sulserve – Bakery, Food Service and Hospitality Trade Show is another specialized event, ideal for anyone looking for the best suppliers. In the last edition, there were 80 exhibitors, presenting more than 300 product brands.
On top of that, you can also gain a lot of knowledge in the field, since the event offers an extensive program with forums, talks, workshops and hands-on sessions.
Date: May 14 to 16, 2024.
Location: Fenac – Novo Hamburgo – RS.
6 – Fispal Food Service 2024
O Fispal Food Service is one of the sector's leading events in South America, ideal for getting up to date on trends, discovering new technologies, doing good business and also gaining knowledge.
The last edition had 52,000 visitors, 1,800 exhibiting brands and 26 countries represented across 40,000 m² of exhibition space. In 2024, Fispal turns 40 and promises an even more innovative event.
Date: June 11 to 14, 2024.
Location: Expo Center Norte – SP.
7 – Brasil Brau 2024
O Brasil Brau is the largest event in the brewing industry in Latin America. Held every two years, it brings together hundreds of exhibitors presenting products, services and technologies for the sector.
Alongside the trade show, the Congresso Brasileiro de Ciência e Tecnologia Cervejeira and the Brewer Lounge also take place, with content on beer production. In other words: it's the best place to specialize in this field.
Date: June 11 to 13, 2024.
Location: São Paulo Expo – SP.
8 – ABF Franchising Expo 2024
Held by the Brazilian Franchising Association, the ABF Franchising Expo is one of the largest franchise trade shows in the world. The 2023 edition featured 400 exhibiting brands and 61,000 visitors.
Besides the exhibitors, the event program also includes the Arena do Conhecimento, with talks aimed at entrepreneurs, and dedicated spaces for Microfranchises and Startups that offer innovative solutions for the sector.
Date: June 26 to 29, 2024.
Location: Expo Center Norte – SP.
9 – ExpoPizzaria 2024
Anyone in the pizzeria business shouldn't miss ExpoPizzaria. A feira anual traz expositores de produtos, insumos e equipamentos. Ideal para buscar fornecedores e fazer bons negócios.
Date: July 10 and 11, 2024.
Location: Distrito Anhembi – SP.
10 – Burger Expo 2024
And if you own a burger joint, you can't miss Burguer Expo. O evento está em sua 7ª edição e reúne expositores de insumos e equipamentos específicos para este ramo.
Date: July 10 and 11, 2024.
Location: Distrito Anhembi – SP.
11 – Fipan 2024
A Fipan is the largest Bakery and Confectionery trade show in Latin America. Its last edition had three pavilions with more than 480 exhibitors and 800 brands. More than 58,000 people came through the show.
The Congresso Fipan will have talks, panels and case studies, with a program of exclusive content on innovations and trends in the sector.
During the show there are also parallel events aimed at bakeries, confectioneries, pizzerias and coffee shops, offering specialized content for the training and development of attendees.
Date: July 23 to 26, 2024.
Location: Expo Center Norte – SP.
12 – Fisa 2024
O Food Ingredients South America – Fisa is an event that showcases innovations for the ingredients, food and beverage industries in Latin America. Its last edition had more than 800 national and international exhibitors, 65 hours of content and 10,000 attendees.
Date: August 6 to 8, 2024.
Location: São Paulo Expo – SP.
13 – Congresso Abrasel2024
Held by the Brazilian Association of Bars and Restaurants, the Congresso Abrasel brings content and discussions aimed at promoting the development of Brazil's food service sector.
Besides the talks, the event will also feature Mesa ao Vivo Brasília, with a trade fair, show kitchens and tastings featuring top Brazilian chefs.
Date: August 13–15, 2024.
Location: Brasília – DF.
14 – ProWine 2024
A ProWine is the largest wine and spirits trade fair in the Americas. Its latest edition drew more than 10,000 visitors, 1,300 brands and 500 exhibitors from 26 countries.
If you want to keep up with the trends and keep your drinks menu up to date, this is the best event to attend.
Date: October 1–3, 2024.
Location: Expo Center Norte.
15 – Hotel e Food Nordeste2024
Focused on the hospitality and food service industry, Hotel & Food Nordeste- HFN brings more than 500 exhibitors and plenty of content for professional development and industry growth.
Date: October 2–4, 2024.
Location: Centro de Convenções de Pernambuco – Recife – PE.
16 – Seafood Show 2024
O Seafood Show is an event focused on the seafood trade in Latin America. It brings together the entire supply chain in a fair with more than 100 exhibiting brands from 16 countries, plus 30 hours of content with 46 Brazilian and international speakers.
Date: October 22–24, 2024.
Location: Distrito Anhembi – SP.
17 – Semana Internacional do Café 2024
A Semana Internacional do Café is a gathering of industry professionals aimed at creating opportunities across the entire Brazilian coffee chain. Besides the fair, there's an extensive program of talks, workshops, courses and much more.
Date: November 20–22, 2024.
Location: Belo Horizonte – MG.
Get ready to grow in 2024!
So, have you already marked the food service event dates on your calendar? No matter what kind of establishment you run, one of these events will surely help you take your business further in 2024.
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