International Exhibitors Expand At PLMA Trade Show
Product suppliers from more than 60 countries will give the 2024 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago a noteworthy international flavor.
According to the Private Label Manufacturers Associaton, more than 800 international suppliers will have a presence at the annual event at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The show runs from November 17 to 19.
The globally diverse product assortment includes gourmet and specialty food, ethnic products, authentic flavors, personal care items, household products, and unique ingredients from their origin country and can be found in the North, South, and Sky halls.
Additionally, this year’s show will feature five new pavilions:
- Morocco: Couscous, cotton candy, rice and more will be on display
- Poland: Functional beverages, smoothies and vodka
- Vietnam: Spices, seasonings, fruit juice and coconut milk
- Portugal: Rice-based ready meals
- Costa Rica: Frozen and dried pineapple and healthy snacks
There will also be expanded pavilions from Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Peru, Spain, and Ukraine.
“People have been increasingly enjoying international food for several reasons, including cultural exploration, globalization awareness, social media influence, health consciousness, and more,” said Enriketa Beluli, manager of Global Pavilions at PLMA.
Among the products attendees will see this year at booths from international suppliers:
- Baby diapers/adult incontinence
- Personal beauty products, including creams, toners, serums
- Convenience foods and snacks with healthy attributes
- Wine and spirits from Australia, France, Italy, South Africa, Argentina, Chile and more
- Tequila from Mexico
- Japanese gin
- Nonalcoholic spirits
