Local Food Trade Show

The Local Food Trade Show

Getting Ready For the 2025 Local Food Trade Show!

Last year’s trade show was a sun-kissed celebration of our local food community, hosted by Russell’s Garden Center in Wayland, MA. We are thrilled to return there again this year on Tuesday, January 28th from 10am-2pm! We have a snow date on Tuesday, February 4th. Exhibitor Registration is now closed, but we are still accepting attendees!

Attendees, Register Today!

We have a wonderful line up of food makers and farms, fishing and sauces, and so much more from across the state and New England. All are ready to sign wholesale contracts and deliver. In addition, our wholesale buyers come from a variety of industries — distributors and grocery buyers, farm stores and bigger chains, school dining services and restaurants, and more. This trade show is a unique and priceless networking opportunity not to be missed!

WHO IS AN EXHIBITOR? Farmers, fishing folks, food makers, and value-added producers based in New England. If you have your wholesale license* (if/as needed for your product and state) and are ready to grow your wholesale presence, we are looking for you!

PRICES

Full Price (12/2/24-1/10/25)
- $125 SBN Members
- $150 Non-Members

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION CLOSED

AGENDA

8:00-9:00 AM: Exhibitor Check-In
9:00-10:00: Exhibitor Networking
10:00: Attendee Check-In
10:00-2:00: Trade Floor Browsing
11:00: Opening Remarks
12:00: Lunch
2:00-3:00: Exhibitor Load-out

WHO IS AN ATTENDEE? Calling all wholesale buyers! Big grocery stores and distributors, specialty food stores and specialized distributors, cafes and restaurants, K12 through college dining halls, farm stores, and CSA managers — We invite you to meet some of the best local food producers and new-to-the-scene products!

PRICES

Full Price (12/2/24-1/21/25)
- $40 SBN Members
- $60 Non-Members (+ $20/$30 for each additional guest)
Last Minute Price (1/22/25-At the door)
- $50 SBN Members
- $75 Non-Members (+$25/$37.50 for each additional guest)

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

BE A SPONSOR! By giving food entrepreneurs the platform to showcase their products, and buyers a venue to explore these industry-changing offerings, we are tilling the soil for a new future of food. Your sponsorship will uplift our region’s sustainable economy, while tying your organization to this crucial effort. Please join us in making the 2025 Local Food Trade Show a resounding success!

Sponsorship Booklet

Trade Show Workshops...

Perfect Your Presentation for Buyers - Friday, January 17th, 9-10am

Preparing for the trade show and all wholesale buyer conversations.
1-on-1 Consultations - Wednesday, January 22nd, 9-11am.

Meet with up to six industry experts in Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, Food Safety, or Working with Distributors.
Preparing for Wholesale: Cost of Goods, Contracts, and Distribution - Friday, January 24th, 9-10:30am

A quick rundown of the most important numbers and information you want to know and be able to articulate before you sign a wholesale contract.
Virtual Wholesale Matchmaking Webinar - May 2025

Based on your capacity, product, and location, be matched up with up to 4 wholesale buyers. This workshop will take place later in the spring (in May).