AWMA members are encouraged to attend the new CSP/AWMA Foodservice At Retail Expo (FARE) in Schaumburg, Illinois, August 11-13, 2008. This is the ONLY event of its kind for retailers offering “food on the go” – as well as for the distributors who supply them. Don’t miss AWMA’s Foodservice Education Session on Monday from 10:00am – 3:45pm! To register through AWMA and save, click HERE. For ALL the details, simple click HERE.

This unique multi-channel foodservice event features:

• Focused education sessions that tackle today’s top foodservice issues;
• AWMA’s Foodservice Education Session on Monday, August 11, 10:00am – 3:45pm;
• Networking with foodservice professionals from multiple retail channels; and
• Exhibits showcasing foodservice products, services, equipment and technology solutions.

AWMA and CSP have formed a strategic partnership to address foodservice challenges.  "The growth of foodservice in non-conventional retail formats is a huge opportunity for wholesale distributors," notes AWMA President Scott Ramminger. "Our exclusive partnership with CSP provides members of AWMA with access to focused education and the latest foodservice offerings. On behalf of our members, I can say that we are elated to endorse this event and provide education and new business opportunities for AWMA members in this important category," Ramminger said.

Whether you operate or supply convenience stores; truck stops/travel centers; bookstores; college/university stores; airport outlets; drug chains; supermarkets; or any other format offering food for on the go consumers, FARE08 is a must-attend event! To learn more or register for the event – including AWMA’s full-day Foodservice Education Session on Day One, Monday, August 11 – simply visit AWMA's FARE08 mini-site.