Fancy Food Show

Business Builders 1-to-1 

Watch the video or scroll down to find out all you need to know about the Business Builders 1 to 1 program.

Business Builders 1-to-1 Program Information

What is "Business Builders"?

Business Builders 1-to-1 is similar to "speed dating". It is a special program designed to give you the opportunity to meet with our Fancy Food Show exhibitors in pre arranged ten minute meetings held on Saturday before the show floor opens. There is no additional cost for this program. It is one of the value-added services available to attendees.

Am I eligible to participate?

This program is open to DISTRIBUTORS & RETAILERS (includes e-tail) and FOODSERVICE BUYERS looking to procure products from Fancy Food Show exhibitors.

How does it work?
  • Tell us what top product categories you are looking for, and you will receive a schedule of up to 17 ten minute meetings with participating exhibitors who match your categories
  • You man the table and the exhibitors come to you.
  • Exhibitors are prepped so they're ready to do business.
  • Saves time and benefits from quality meeting time outside of the bustle of the show floor!
When are they held?

2012 Summer Fancy Food Show – Washington, DC

Distributor 1-to-1: Saturday, June 16, 2012 (9am - Noon)
Retailer/Foodservice 1-to-1: Saturday, June 16, 2012 (2pm - 5pm)

How do I sign up?

If you are a Retailer or Foodservice Buyer, please contact Lisa Werner at lwerner@nasft.org for sign up information.

If you are a Distributor, please contact Anne Norton at anorton@nasft.org for sign up information.

If you are an Exhibitor looking to sign up, please click here for more information.

If I am already registered, how do I access the matchmaking system?

If you would like to view/modify your profile, or check your schedule when it's available in May, click here for the Buyer Login page. You will need to enter your Email and Password.

Please contact Lisa Kastner at lkastner@nasft.org or Anne Norton at anorton@nasft.org if you have any issues logging in.

Exhibitors get results!  Here's what they have to say:

“As a result of our 86 Business Builders 1-to-1 meetings at the Winter Fancy Food Show, our constituents are forecasting $3.8 million in sales over the next 12 months.”

—Beth Pomper, Trade Commissioner, Consulate of Canada