Exhibit | Participate | IDDBA Show

Why IDDBA?

The IDDBA show is the largest industry-only show for the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice industries. Spend three days growing your business by meeting decision makers from around the globe face-to-face and building relationships.

2023 Exhibit Application

2023 Exhibitor List by Company Name

2022 Retail List

Exhibitor Rules, Regulations, and Eligibility

Be Aware!

Be aware of phone calls asking for payment for your IDDBA 2023 booth. IDDBA will not call you for credit card payment. Payments can be made by credit card through the IDDBA member portal, by ACH or wire transfer, by mailing a check to IDDBA, or by calling IDDBA at 608-310-5000.

Please contact the IDDBA Exhibits Team at 608-310-5000 or exhibits@iddba.org with any questions.

retail COMPANIES

The IDDBA 19 retail attendees include 90 out of the 100 top-ranked supermarkets and grocery chains representing 29,731 stores with total category sales of more than $153 billion.*Sales and ranking data based on reports from Chain Store Guide

retail ATTENDEES

Targeted from the top 200 retail chains, top 100 wholesale chains, top 100 convenience stores, and major independents. Pre-qualified so you can spend your time connecting customers to your products.

RETAIL ATTENDEES BY TITLE

exhibitor attendees show floor new product showcase

exhibitor attendees show floor what's in store live education session

exhibitor attendees show floor what's in store live

NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE

An area to unveil your latest products. This is the destination location for capturing the attention of retail decision-makers looking for innovative trends.

What's in Store Live SPONSORSHIP

The chance to get more exposure for your products on the show floor. What's in Store Live is an interactive marketplace that comes to life through displays and retail concepts highlighted in trends.

IDDBA HOTELS

onPeak is IDDBA’s official hotel provider. While other hotel resellers may contact you, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with IDDBA.

EXHIBIT HALL BOOTHS INCLUDE

To receive items at no charge, complete the form in the exhibitor service kit and turn in by deadline.

Listing in Digital Exhibitor Guide
Shelf in the New Product Showcase Area (first-come, first-serve)
Booth Materials
- Drape backwall and sidewalls*
- Booth sign with company name and booth number
- Carpet*
- One 6’ skirted table per 10’x10’*
- Two chairs per 10’x10’
- One wastebasket per 10’x10’
- One 4’x4’x4’ pallet of refrigerated or freezer storage**

*Show colors only; other colors can be ordered through GES at exhibitor’s cost; Pipe and Drape not included with Island Booths (20’x20’ and larger)
**(per company and delivery fees apply)

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ #1: What is the points process and how do I make it work for me?

Exhibiting companies can earn points for membership and exhibiting continuity, booth points, registration points, month points, and What’s in Store Live sponsorship. These points are added together to determine placement in line for the booth assignment process. See FAQ #2 for estimated booth assignment timeline.

2022 Exhibitor Early Bird Points use:

Applications received Saturday, June 4, 2022 and prior

Earn 40 early bird bonus priority points

Applications received Sunday, June 5, 2022

Earn 30 early bird bonus priority points

Applications received Monday, June 6, 2022

Earn 20 early bird bonus priority points

Applications received Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Earn 10 early bird bonus priority points

Month Points:

Earn 10 points for each month received from June - October (50 points total possible)

2022 Booth Points:

Earn 10 points for each 10x10 purchased

2022 Registration Points:

Earn 3 point per registered person from your company that attended the show

2023 Booth Points:

Earn 10 points for each 10x10 purchased

Membership Continuity Points:

Earn 5 points per year for 5 previous years of membership (25 points total possible)

Exhibitor Continuity Points:

Earn 5 points per year for 5 previous years of exhibiting (25 points total possible)

What's in Store Live Sponsorship Points:

Earn 5 points per level for sponsorship

Co-Sponsor - 35
Platinum Plus - 30
Platinum - 25
Gold - 20
Silver - 15
Bronze - 10

FAQ #2: When will my booth assignment be?

For companies that submit the exhibit application and full booth payment during the points process (through October 31, 2022), booths are assigned based on total points, highest to lowest. The expected timeline* for booth assignments is:

November/early December: Island booths 20’x20’ and larger
Mid December – January 1^st: No assignments done due to the holidays
January 2, 2023: Booth assignments resume with inline and peninsula booths (10’x40’ and smaller)

*This is an estimated timeline and subject to change

After all companies with points have been assigned, companies that submitted their application and payment November 1^st and later will be assigned based on the date that IDDBA received the full booth payment.

IDDBA will contact the exhibit contact(s) on record with the floor plan when it is time for your booth assignment. Be sure to let us know if there are any changes to the exhibit contact(s) to ensure you receive the booth choice email and other communications regarding IDDBA 2023.

Contact IDDBA at exhibits@iddba.org or 608-310-5000 with any exhibit contact updates or questions.

FAQ #3: Who attends IDDBA?

Supermarket Executives

Sales & Marketing Managers

Buyers

Trade Press

Merchandisers

Wholesalers

CEOs/Presidents

Consultants

Directors

Distributors

Department Managers

Brokers

Category Managers

Industry Professionals

Vice Presidents

Food/Packaging Mfr

IDDBA actively targets the top 200 retail chains, top 100 wholesale chains, top 100 convenience stores and major independents. Buyers are pre-qualified so you can spend time selling. IDDBA pre-qualifies attendees so you can spend time on communicating, advertising, and gaining insight about what drives customers to your products.

FAQ #4: Is there any help out there for a U.S. company that wants to export internationally?

Food Export Association of the Midwest, Food Export USA Northeast and other USDA-funded State Regional Trade Groups, can assist companies who wish to explore or expand their exporting capabilities by providing financial support for exhibiting at tradeshows, including the IDDBA show 2022.

Follow these links for more information and eligibility requirements based on your company headquarters location:

FAQ #5: What and who qualifies for Food Export Branded Program?

FAQ #6: How can I get in touch with someone at IDDBA with questions?

If you have any questions about the exhibiting process, you can call us at 608-310-5000 and ask for the Exhibits Team. We’re happy to help!

IDDBA 2023