The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has opened registration for this year’s NFRA Convention, taking place Oct. 18-21 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida.
More than 1,700 anticipated attendees will conduct more than 6,500 business meetings over the course of three days.
Of particular interest:
- Registration now open: The NFRA Convention brings together retailers, manufacturers, logistics providers and industry partners from across the frozen and refrigerated foods landscape for the most efficient and valuable business event of the year.
- Business meetings and networking events: The NFRA Convention offers a platform for facilitated business meetings, driving valuable connections and industry collaboration. It’s possible to hold dozens of face-to-face meetings in just a few days, saving everyone time spent away from the office throughout the year and money in additional travel costs.
- Product showcasing: Sunday evening’s Taste of Excellence reception will spotlight more than 50 exhibiting brands and manufacturers sharing the latest in product innovation. Café NFRA, open Sunday through Tuesday, will offer refreshments and informal meeting space, including a spotlight on NFRA’s 2025 Penguin Pitch grand prize winner.
- Guest speakers:
- Monday breakfast session: NFRA’s First Penguins Case Study Presentations – Be the first to hear from the inaugural class of NFRA’s First Penguin Next Generation Leadership Program as they present strategic solutions to some of the industry’s most critical challenges.
- Tuesday breakfast session: Andrew Zimmern, TV personality, chef and writer – An Emmy- and four-time James Beard Award-winning personality, Zimmern is best known for Bizarre Foods, The Zimmern List and Family Dinner.
- Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame: During Monday’s luncheon, NFRA will induct this year’s honoree(s) into the Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame, celebrating individuals who have made lasting contributions to the refrigerated foods industry.
- Golden Penguin Awards: Tuesday’s luncheon will recognize the year’s most innovative and impactful marketing and merchandising campaigns with NFRA’s Golden Penguin Awards, honoring excellence in promoting frozen and refrigerated foods.
- Host Venue: The Orlando World Center Marriott will provide a dynamic and accessible setting for this year’s event.
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