Key Buyer Program

The New England Food Show Key Buyer Program hosts buyers with varying levels of purchasing responsibility dependent upon which industry they are in.

The goal of the Key Buyer Program is to make it easy for high volume buyers to attend the show, to bring additional members of their buying team, and to add value to the experience at the show.  Review the list of qualifications below to find out if you qualify to attend this year's show as a Key Buyer.

Key Buyer Program Qualifications

National Chain (Full Service) Restaurants
Any of the following titles who purchase for any number/all locations:
CEO/President/Owner/Partner
Director/Manager/Supervisor/Purchasing

Regional Chain (Full Service) Restaurants
Any of the following titles who purchase for 10(+) locations:
CEO/President/Partner/Owner
Director/Manager/Supervisor/Purchasing
General Manager

Independent (Full Service) Restaurants
Any of the following titles who purchase for 3 – 10 locations:
Owner/Partner
General Manager
Executive Chef

Retail Supermarkets
Any of the following titles who purchase for any number/all locations:
CEO/President/Owner/Partner
Director/Manager/Supervisor/Purchasing

Caterers
Any of the following titles with a minimum of $1 Million(+) in annual company sales:
CEO/President/Partner/Owner
Director/Manager/Supervisor/Purchasing
Executive Chef

Country Clubs
Any of the following titles who purchase for any number/all locations:
CEO/President/Owner/Partner
Director/Manager/Supervisor/Purchasing
Executive Chef

Hospital/Healthcare/Educational Institutions
Any of the following titles who purchase for any number/all locations:
CEO/President/Owner/Partner
Foodservice Director
Manager/Supervisor/Purchasing
Executive Chef
Dietitian

Distributors, Dealers and Brokers
Any of the following titles who purchase for any number/all locations:
CEO/President/Owner/Partner
Manager/Supervisor/Purchasing

Members of the Key Buyer Program receive the following program benefits:

  • Access to complimentary on site buyer meeting rooms for buying team meetings or private on-site meetings with exhibitors
  • Other on site amenities tailored to meet buyer's business needs.

For more information on the Key Buyer Program, please contact:

Danielle Beaudoin
Sr. Marketing Coordinator
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