Exhibition · Chicago, Illinois · Major show

AFF - American Food Fair 2012

Food Processing · Food Industry · Beverages

Official website
Dates5–8 May 2012This edition has ended
VenueMcCormick PlaceChicago, Illinois
RunningSince 2009Irregular · 7 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
This is the 2012 edition. It has ended. See American Food Fair (AFF)'s current page for the next dates.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
2,000in 2015, organiser's figure
Visitors
58,000this edition, organiser's figure
Editions on record
7first in 2009

About American Food Fair (AFF)

Join nearly 58,000 foodservice professionals — including over 4,000 international representatives looking to stock up on the latest food trends and products the U.S. has to offer — at the largest foodservice and hospitality marketplace in the Western Hemisphere — National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show (NRA Show 2012).

It’s never been more convenient to broker domestic deals or reach so many worldwide markets at one time. Take advantage of the American Food Fair pavilion’s high-traffic, high-visibility location on the NRA Show floor to drive prospects to your booth. Whether you are looking to break into the export market or expand your global reach, the American Food Fair pavilion is the place to be. Don’t wait to secure your place!

Discover New Opportunities

Attending NRA Show 2012 will provide the answers you are looking for, whether your challenges are in sales, sourcing, operations, service or menu-concept development. The NRA Show is the global marketplace that brings together the entire foodservice and hospitality industries.

Here are the latest trends that will be showcased in 2012:

-American Food Fair - Connect with U.S. producers and processors interested in exporting their quality products.

-Conserve Solutions Center - Helps you reduce the cost of running a foodservice operation, benefiting your bottom line and the environment. Find solutions through demonstrations, education and networking in this area dedicated to “sustainability” related products and services.

-Food Truck Spot - Find out why food trucks are taking the industry by storm! The Food Truck Spot is a dedicated area on the Show Floor where operators can shop for everything they need to get on board this mobile food truck trend!

-Franchise Pavilion - Brings together franchisors and franchisees, financial consultants and private and institutional investors. Visit and dis

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
202016–19 May 2020McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
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201516–19 May 2015McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
2,00060,000
201417–20 May 2014McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
——
201318–21 May 2013McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
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20125–8 May 2012McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
—58,000
201121–24 May 2011McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
4,00060,000
200916–19 May 2009McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
——

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

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