The National Restaurant Association Show concluded recently in Chicago. The 2009 show drew attendees and exhibitors from across the globe. Despite the troubled economic times, more than 54,000 industry professionals attended, and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event experienced a 13% increase in attendance over last year.
Many of the educational sessions and speakers focused on what restaurant operators can do as the economy works toward recovery, and the show floor offered an abundance of new products and old favorites that illustrate upcoming culinary and restaurant trends. Attendees got to experience global fare at the International Cuisine Pavilion, the hottest trends in restaurant innovation at the Technology Pavilion, and a host of trendy food and beverage items at the Organic and Natural Pavilion.
For more highlights from the 2009 NRA Show, visit these sites:
Fastcasual.com: Five hot new products on the show floor.
Blue Kitchen blog: Top show trends.
Floored!: official blog of the 2009 NRA Show.
