Doin some read up on the Food Show since that's around the corner. And found this interesting tid bit for Gina, and other interested folks.
http://www.specialtyfood.com/do/fancyFoodShow/ShowFacts


"Show Facts
Recent Fancy Food Shows have attracted from 19,000 to 32,000 attendees from specialty food, wine, gift and department stores, supermarkets, restaurants, mail-order and other related businesses. These attendees come to see more than a thousand exhibitors from around the world, presenting more than 80,000 specialty foods to discover and sample. Business booms at these trade-only shows, in a unique decision-maker to decision-maker environment. An impressive 87% of all attendees either authorize or recommend purchasing decisions. Who attends NASFT Fancy Food Shows:NASFT Fancy Food Shows are known for the quality of their attendees. An impressive 87% of attendees either authorize or recommend purchasing decisions! Show attendees by title include:
34% Owner/CEO/President
13% VP/GM/Director
14% Sales/Marketing
11% Buyer/Purchasing Manager
9% Department Manager
5% Chef
14% Other Look who came to last year's Winter Fancy Food Show:
3,922 specialty food retailers
1,741 chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers
220 bakers
640 deli owners
1,009 gift store buyers
632 caterers
375 candy store buyers
690 supermarket buyers What's at the Show:
More than 800 domestic exhibitors from around the country. In one place at one time, you can discover new lines and items to add new distinction and appeal to your establishment. Most exhibitors are entrepreneurs who developed the recipe and started the company, so you can learn about the products and do business with decision-makers. And at this Winter Show, you'll find many local West Coast exhibitors with regional or ethnic products.
International Pavilions presenting exotic new specialty foods from all over the world.
A wealth of Special Events. Previous events included an Olive Oil Tasting and Mill Tour, and a Specialty Food Store Tour of San Francisco.
Focused Exhibits® offer you a targeted area where you can find products that appeal to a certain segment of trade. Check out exciting products in the following Focused Exhibit categories: What's New?, Gift Avenue, Natural and Organic Foods, Foodservice Spoken Here and NEW Asian Foods.
Focused Tastings® offer you a chance to taste and compare products in three hot categories: Chili Pepper Products, Chocolate and Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
Seminars and Workshops. The NASFT will present 17 seminars, workshops and special events at the Winter Fancy Food Show."