Known as The International Foodservice Marketplace, this is where all-things food happens each year. Over 67,000 attendees, which included over 47,000 trade buyers and distributors from all fifty states and over 100 countries packed Chicago’s McCormick Place for the industry’s largest event of its type that featured the latest in foods, food trends, food technology, culinary, and educational. The massive show, with some 638,424 square feet of dedicated exhibitor space was the largest to date event of its type that catered to the restaurant, foodservice, bar, and hospitality segments.  For more information on this event, visit http://www.restaurant.org/Home

I had the pleasure of attending this mega event three of its four days, and despite investing an average of four hours per day, I barely scratched the surface.  My main goal at this year’s event was to find foods and taste experiences that were healthy, convenient, and readily available, whether online or at local markets.  The following exhibitors from this year’s event generously provided me with products to further test and experience in my home environment.  Enjoy my experiences!

For more on the show recap, product reviews, recipes, and recommendations, go to http://terryssecondhelpings.blogspot.com/2016/08/national-restaurant-association-show.html