USA Wine Ratings

The USA Wine Ratings is an international wine competition organized by Beverage Trade Network. The competition looks to recognize, reward, and help promote wine brands that have successfully been created to identify with and target a specific wine drinker. Key Dates: International Registration Deadline: May 20, 2021 (Closed) Final Registration Deadline: June 30, 2021 Warehouse Deadline: July 5, 2021 Judging: July 26, 2021 Winners Announcement: August 10, 2021 Pricing: Regular Pricing - $120 Quantity Offer 4 to 9 entries: 10% discount 10 to 14 entries: 15% discount 15 or more entries: 20% discount Shipping Info Please send your samples (3 bottles per entry)  before July 5, 2021 The delivery address will be informed by e-mail when the payment is completed. The delivery address is in Oregon. Goods receiving time: Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.

2021 SUNSET Magazine International Spirits Competition

SUNSET Magazine, the leading media brand of the Western lifestyle, is proud to announce the launch of the Sunset International Spirits Competition. With the number of subscribers, demographic of the Sunset Magazine reader base and amount of social media followers this competition will be a must-enter for all spirit producers desiring exposure to a perfect audience. Register here: https://sunsetcompetitions.com/ Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due, October 13, 2021 Judging, October 19-20, 2021

Digital Packaging Summit

Ponte Vedra Inn 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

The Digital Packaging Summit is a free, all-inclusive experience for qualified attendees – senior managers and business executives who want to understand how current and future digital production printing technology, software and solutions will impact their business and investment decisions. This summit offers strategies-level insights into what printing and converting industry leaders should do to improve and optimize their business. Register here: https://www.digitalpackagingsummit.com/attend/

2021 Harvest Challenge

The Harvest Challenge is a wine competition that bases its judging on a group of vineyards (or even vines) from the same region, belonging to a specific appellation, and sharing the same type of soil, weather conditions, grapes and wine making savoir-faire, which contribute to give the specific personality to the wine. Beyond the determination of medals, the Harvest Challenge affords its winners a unique selling proposition - its region ranked against its competitors. A medal in this wine competition not only gives your wine prestige and selling power, it adds talking points in your retail room. Register here: https://enofileonline.com/landing.aspx?competitionID=2780 Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: November 1, 2021 Judging, November 9-10, 2021

International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show

South San Francisco Conference Center 255 South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA, United States

No show offers buyers a greater opportunity to meet producers who offer private label wine, spirits, bulk wine, bulk spirits, and contract manufacturing. IBWSS is the ONLY show in the US that will bring the world to you.  Over the course of two days leading figures from the global and US wine industry will share their advice, insights, and experiences on how bulk wine and spirits can help grow your private label and branded product business. The event will include a combination of conference sessions and workshop-style sessions. Register here: https://ibwsshow.com/en/tickets/visitor-registration-portal/

Cannabis Drinks Expo | San Francisco

South San Francisco Conference Center 255 South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA, United States

Hosted by the Beverage Trade Network, this expo shines a spotlight on the skyrocketing legal cannabis market and provides insight into its future brimming with opportunity. A must-attend event for those curiously eyeing the future of the burgeoning U.S. cannabis industry, it also covers key issues surrounding the likelihood and timescale for legalization to other countries, as well as the impact of legalized cannabis on the traditional alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks markets Register here: https://cannabisdrinksexpo.com/en/tickets/2021-cannabis-drinks-expo-san-francisco-visitor-registration/

San Francisco International Wine Competition

The SFIWC is one of the largest—and most influential—wine competitions. Now celebrating its 39th year, it’s one of the oldest international wine competitions in the world. SFIWC medal winners range from some of the most renowned international wines to boutique wineries that we’ve helped put on the map. Not only is an SFIWC medal a testament to your hard work, it’s a universally recognized indicator of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Register here: https://www.sfwinecomp.com/tasting-competition/ Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: November 5, 2021 Judging, November 15-19, 2021

Cannabis Drinks Expo | Chicago

Midwest Conference Centre 401 W Lake St, Northlake, IL, United States

Hosted by the Beverage Trade Network, this expo shines a spotlight on the skyrocketing legal cannabis market and provides insight into its future brimming with opportunity. A must-attend event for those curiously eyeing the future of the burgeoning U.S. cannabis industry, it also covers key issues surrounding the likelihood and timescale for legalization to other countries, as well as the impact of legalized cannabis on the traditional alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks markets Register here: https://cdechicago.com/en/tickets/2021-cannabis-drinks-expo-chicago-visitor-registration/

Craft Distillers Spirits Competition

Are you a craft whiskey maker in a sea of other whiskey makers? One niche vodka maker among many? A new tequila producer trying to establish a consumer base? Well it's time to get noticed...and one of the best ways is through an organized judging. A win can ramp up your exposure in no time. And multiple wins will truly set your craft beverage apart from the rest. High marks help guide purchasing decisions in your market. Here's a new contest you won't want to miss - the Craft Distiller's Spirits Competition, now in its second year. Register here: https://www.winecompetitions.com/craft-distillers Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: December 6, 2021 Judging, December 14-15, 2021

CiderCon

Richmond Marriott Hotel 500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

The American Cider Associaytion is pleased to announce that CiderCon 2022 will take place in Richmond, Virginia from February 1-4, 2022. With tours, tastings, educational workshops, demos and more, CIderCon's return to an in-person event is bound to be one of the most energetic CiderCons to date. Register here: https://ciderassociation.org/cidercon2022registration/

Winter Fancy Food Show 2022

Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Join us at the Las Vegas Convention Center for three remarkable days as our industry comes together in-person for the first time in two years. Tens of thousands of specialty food and beverage products will be available for discovery. Hundreds of brands and countless flavors will be showcased at a premier, one-of-a-kind, trade show destination. Register here: https://www.specialtyfood.com/shows-events/winter-fancy-food-show/badge-registration/

International Eastern Wine Competition

The International Eastern Wine Competition, started in 1975, is one of the oldest and longest-running wine competitions in the nation. We have combined this competition with the West Coast Wine Competition to see exactly where East Meets West. Wines will simultaneously be judged in two divisions: International Eastern Wine Competition and the West Coast Wine Competition. Traditional awards will be given in each division. The challenge is on! It’s time to see where East Meets West. Register here: https://enofileonline.com/landing.aspx?competitionID=2752 Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: January 31, 2022 Judging, February 8, 2022 - February 9, 2022

The Packaging Conference

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX

The Packaging Conference was designed for packaging industry professionals as an event that provides the latest innovations in technology, design, and sustainability.  Join your colleagues and connect with leaders from across the packaging supply chain – such as leading CPG’s, resin suppliers, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, and container, closure, and label manfacturers.  With a curated agenda designed to facilitate connections and share the latest innovations, The Packaging Conference is a must-attend event for packaging industry professionals. Register here: https://www.thepackagingconference.com/2022/begin

New York International Beer Competition

What sets us apart from other international beverage competitions is our TRADE ONLY blind judging panel, and the beverage industry has continued to take notice. At our beer competition held here in New York City, the retail store buyer, cicerone, sommelier, restaurant beverage director, hotelier, distributor and importer will be our judges. We feel that these judges, whose livelihood rely upon their skill set, truly know what the consumer wants, as they receive on a daily basis the feedback from the consumer of what is good and what will sell. Register here: https://nyibeercompetition.com/how-to-enter/ Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: February 20, 2022 Judging, February 20, 2022 - March 8, 2022

New York International Cider Competition

What sets us apart from other international beverage competitions is our TRADE ONLY blind judging panel, and the beverage industry has continued to take notice. At our cider competition held here in New York City, the retail store buyer, cicerone, sommelier, restaurant beverage director, hotelier, distributor, and importer will be our judges. We feel that these judges, whose livelihood rely upon their skill set, truly know what the consumer wants, as they receive on a daily basis the feedback from the consumer of what is good and what will sell. Register here: https://nyicidercompetition.com/how-to-enter/ Entry Deadline and Product Shipments Due: February 20, 2022 Judging, February 20, 2022 - March 8, 2022

Coffee Fest

Javits Center 429 11th Ave, New York, NY, United States

Coffee Fest is the specialty coffee B2B event that attracts owners, operators, and anyone interested in growing their specialty coffee & tea business career. Before the first shot is pulled or bean is roasted, many attend Coffee Fest to get the start-up education, resources and access to companies they need to make their cafe or restaurant opening go smoothly. For more seasoned coffee professionals, Coffee Fest is a source for networking, deepening existing supplier relations, finding new products & services & education to build on what they already know. Register here: https://www.coffeefest.com/new-york/attend

Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference

Marriott Louisville Downtown 280 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY, United States

Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference is part conference, part tradeshow. Unlike other events, CBE is solely focused on small-batch beverages and the issues that producers face, from finding the right technology and equipment for their operations to getting their beverages onto stores’ shelves. Register here: https://www.craftbeverageexpo.com/attendees/registration-details/

Natural Products Expo West

Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, United States

Natural Products Expo West is theleading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. Natural Products Expo provides a valuable opportunity for in-person discovery, drawing retailers from stores such as Kroger, Whole Foods, Earth Fare, Dawson’s Market, Freshly and many more, who are seeking the hottest products in organic and natural foods, clean beauty and home products, and supplements and ingredients. Register here: https://www.expowest.com/en/register/badge-registration.html

Drinks America

Javits Center 429 11th Ave, New York, NY, United States

Drinks America attendees are North American buyers and decision makers from all tiers of the beverage alcohol industry. The event will feature wine from top-producing regions around the world. Co-locating the event with Vinexpo America provides the ultimate and most comprehensive experience for buyers in North America. It will also include educational sessions and special events including conference sessions, master classes, demonstrations, round-table discussions and more. The robust and complimentary business matchmaking service helps connect buyers with exhibitors to find the brands and products they are most interested in accessing. Register here: https://www.xpressreg.net/register/vine0322/landing.php?_ga=2.1642161.1665021490.1636570943-2042868001.1636570943  

Bar and Restaurant Expo

Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, United States

This program is specifically designed to meet the needs and challenges of bar and restaurant owners, operators, and professionals looking to recover and reforge after the devastating toll of COVID-19. Benefit from real-world, proven advice on how to excel in all areas of returning to a profitable and efficient bar or restaurant. Register here: https://www.barandrestaurantexpo.com/ncbshow-attendee-inquiry  

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