Fancy Food show’s cancellation leaves other shows in limbo

By Rachel Wimberly — Tradeshow Week, 7/7/2008

The food show world has been topsy-turvy ever since the Chicago-based mainstay Power of Five held its final event at McCormick Place in 2007.

And, just when things seemed to be settling down, the cancellation of one of three shows that remained in Chicago has thrown things into a tailspin once again.

The Natl. Assn. for the Specialty Food Trade decided to discontinue its Spring/Midwest Intl. Fancy Food & Confection Showcase that was scheduled to be collocated with All Things Organic and the U.S. Food Export Showcase April 5-7 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Ann Daw, NASFT president, said, “We have come to the conclusion that the Spring Fancy Food show at McCormick Place is no longer providing the majority of our members with the most effective means by which to grow their businesses in the Midwest.”