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Join GFI at the National Restaurant Association Show. This event is one of the leading foodservice conferences and trade shows and offers an opportunity for alternative protein companies to connect with foodservice operators. With over 1800 exhibitors and a packed educational programming agenda, the National Restaurant Association Show will help you understand upcoming trends and build your network within the foodservice industry.

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2301 S Martin Luther King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616 United States
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