Business Builders 1-to-1 

Click on the links below, watch the video or scroll down to find out all you need to know about the Business Builders 1 to 1 program:

• What is “Business Builders 1 to 1”?
• Am I eligible to participate?
• How does it work?
• What are the benefits of participating?
• When are they held?
• How do I sign up?

What is “Business Builders 1 to 1”?

Business Builders 1 to 1 is a special program designed to give you the opportunity to present your company and products in pre-scheduled 10 minute appointments with some of the industry’s most important distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers. There is no additional cost for this program. It is one of the value-added services available to exhibiting members.

Am I eligible to participate?

NASFT members exhibiting in the Fancy Food Show are eligible.
All NASFT member “First-Time Exhibitors” are eligible.

How does it work?

• Distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers register for the program indicating what
      products they want to see.
• Fill out a profile with your company’s basic information as well the product categories
      you plan to present in the meetings. Please be very specific. 
• You select the distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers that you want to see in
      priority order. Your selection MUST meet the buyers’ criteria to be eligible for a meeting
• We will create a schedule of meetings matching your requests with those of the buyers.
      Appointments are arranged based on product category matches with the buyer. Due to
      the high demand of the meeting requests, we can not guarantee that you will receive
      all of your requests.
• A few weeks before the Show, you will be able to view your schedule of appointments
      online by accessing the system the same way you registered for the program.
• Sign in 15 minutes before your first appointment. (If you do not sign in 15 minutes before
      your first appointment, your appointment WILL be released and given to
      another exhibitor.)
• At your appointment time, go to the appropriate table for a 10-minute meeting where you
      meet with the buyer to present your product and answer questions. Come prepared with
      samples of your product, promotional materials, catalogs and price lists along with
      current success stories.

What are the benefits of participating?

• It is a great opportunity to secure one-on-one time with top level-buyers who have
      significant buying power and/or influence in helping get products into market.
• Meeting with buyers who have expressed interest in your product categories will increase
      your likelihood of making sales and improving the show’s return on investment. 
• It is a free program for all NASFT exhibiting members.

When are they held?

• Distributor 1 to 1: Saturday before the Show (Hours TBD)
• Retailer/Foodservice 1 to 1: Saturday before the Show (Hours TBD)

How do I sign up?

After registration opens, you can follow the steps below.

• If you're not signed into your account, Click Here to Sign In

• Enter Username & Password (Must be main contact)

• Click on Account Management button located on the top of the screen
     
• Under NASFT Member Services, click on Business Builders 1-to-1 link located below the Fancy Food Show Management section

• Click on Sign Up Now buttons on the upper right-hand side of the screen

You will see which buyers are participating, what products they are interested in reviewing, and will be able to request meetings. Appointments are arranged based on product category matches with the buyer. We encourage that you register early to ensure some appointments.