Organizers of the American edition of the Private Label Manufacturer’s Association trade show said this year’s event, taking place Nov 16-18, was the largest ever, in its 34-year history.
The show offered a total of 2,750 exhibit booths throughout three major halls at Chicago’s Rosemont Convention Center, as 1,335 exhibitors competed to get their store brands products in front of buyers and executives from America’s leading supermarkets, mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, convenience and specialty retailers.
At the show opening, organizers were predicting another record year for attendance as well, with pre-registrations by retail buyers, wholesalers and other visitors exceeding 4,250, or nearly 10% ahead of last year’s numbers.
Store brands suppliers presented tens of thousands of products across every food and beverage category – including prepared foods, frozen and refrigerated, ingredients, snacks, gourmet and specialty.
Among the show’s special features, PLMA’s New Product Expo turned a spotlight on the newest products being offered by exhibitors on the trade show floor, while PLMA’s popular Idea Supermarket® showcased store brands programs, products and packaging from more than 50 leading retailers across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.