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CONVENIENT ONLINE REGISTRATION All attendees must be 18 years of age.  NO Exceptions.  Pick-up badges at the show. On-site registration for the show will be available.    To register to attend the Virginia Food and Beverage Expo – Tradition of Taste 2010 please - CLICK HERE -
TOP 10 REASONS TO ATTEND IN 2010 Discover the latest Top Quality Virginia Made Food and Beverage Products Face-to-Face Meetings with Producers Uncover “Show Specials” including Free Shipping and Discounts Network with other Successful Buyers Convenient, One-Stop Shopping Unique Purchasing Opportunities Develop Key Business Relationships Meet Virginia’s “Best New Product” Candidates Hot off the Press:  2010-2011 Virginia Food & Beverage Directory Budget-Friendly:  No Cost to Attend!

Tradition of Taste 2010, open exclusively to buyers, will feature hundreds of culinary masterpieces, delectable treats and specialty dishes created by Virginians who are dedicated and passionate about the foods and beverages they share with their family, friends and the entire world. Tradition of Taste 2010 is convenient, one-stop shopping and will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in downtown Richmond, providing easy access to area hotels, Interstates, Richmond International Airport, Amtrak and bus stations.  The show is not open to the public and there is no cost to attend.

Virginia specialty foods and beverages have earned exceptional reviews from celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, and gourmet food editors, in addition to major retail, grocery and specialty buyers. The Virginia Food and Beverage Expo is only held every other year, providing buyers with a true taste of the latest and greatest products to hit the market.

Buyer Testimonials – Virginia Food and Beverage Expo – Tradition of Taste 2010

“As buyers, the Virginia Food & Beverage Expo gives us a good opportunity to see and taste the variety of gourmet foods available in VA.  Plus, we look forward to seeing what new companies are offering.”
- Judy Riddick and Shannon Bicknell, The Peanut Patch Gift Shoppe

"Foods of All Nations has been a long time supporter of the Virginia's Finest Program and we have dedicated a large section of our store to promote Virginia products.  Attending the Food and Beverage Expo provides us an opportunity to renew our existing business relationships as well as see many of the new Virginia made products.   We think it's a great show!"  
- Joe Slavic, Foods of All Nations

“Taste Unlimited is a Virginia company and takes great pride in featuring selected fine wines and specialty foods for our Virginia sections in each of our six stores. With three of our stores in Virginia Beach, we have an unusual customer mix of locals and tourists. The Expo offers us a timely update of what is new from our state’s producers, but more importantly offers an opportunity to discuss face to face with them what items are selling and any trends that are developing. The Expo is always a “must” for me and the Taste executive team.”
-Peter Pruden, Taste Unlimited

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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is proud to present the Virginia Food and Beverage Expo – Tradition of Taste 2010.  Our community of dedicated marketing specialists is committed to connecting Virginia specialty food and beverage producers and buyers, as we promote Virginia agricultural products and the development of Virginia’s economy.

2010 Expo Coordinators
VDACS Division of Marketing - Office of Promotions
102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Virginia Food and Beverage Expo
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Greater Richmond Convention Center • Exhibit Hall C • 403 North Third St., Richmond, VA 23219