Event description

The largest trade show of its kind, the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is coming up and a great opportunity for alt protein startups to meet with potential contract manufacturing partners.

This trade show is a fantastic opportunity to connect with potential contract manufacturers as well as supermarkets, wholesale clubs, dollar and specialty stores, mass merchandisers, and e-commerce retailer. The show will also cover the latest in food products, ingredients, flavors, packaging and supplier trends in the private label industry.

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5555 N River Rd.
Rosemont, Illinois 60018 United States
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