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Record-Breaking Attendance at 2004 Food Safety Summit and Expo

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The 2004 Food Safety Summit and Expo, held at the Washington, DC Convention Center, witnessed a significant surge in attendance and exhibits. With nearly 2,000 executives from the food industry in attendance, including top representatives from Kraft, Tyson, General Mills, McDonald's, Burger King, Kroger, and Pepsi, the event saw a 37% increase in attendance compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth has solidified the event's position as the premier platform for food safety professionals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2004 Food Safety Summit and Expo recorded a 37% increase in attendance compared to the previous year, marking a significant milestone in the event's growth.
  • Top food companies including Kraft, Tyson, General Mills, McDonald's, Burger King, Kroger, and Pepsi were represented by their top food safety and quality assurance executives.
  • The event saw 93% of attendees recommend attending the summit to a colleague, with 92% rating the program excellent, very good, or good, and 97% finding the exhibit hall useful.
  • Exhibitors expressed strong satisfaction, with Bob Strong of Steritech commenting that the event generated more business in the first two hours compared to the large food shows.
  • Jody Huemoeller of 3M Microbiology referred to the event as "the best trade show we've done in two years."
  • Renewals for exhibit space in 2005 were ahead of projections, indicating a continued interest in the event.
  • Eaton Hall Expositions announced the launch of a Fall Food Safety Summit & Expo to be held in October 2004 at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL.
  • The event kicked off with a half-day seminar on Food Security & Bioterrorism, which featured speakers from the US Government, the military, law enforcement, and corporate security experts.
  • The summit-winning keynote address by Asa Hutchinson, Undersecretary of Homeland Security, emphasized the importance of food security and bioterrorism.
  • The 2005 Food Safety Summit & Expo will be held March 16-18 at the Washington DC Convention Center.

Statistics:

  • Attendance at the 2004 Food Safety Summit and Expo increased by 37% compared to the previous year.
  • 93% of attendees recommended attending the summit to a colleague.
  • 92% of attendees rated the program excellent, very good, or good.
  • 97% of attendees found the exhibit hall useful.
  • Renewals for exhibit space in 2005 were ahead of projections.
  • 2005 Food Safety Summit & Expo to be held at the Washington DC Convention Center on March 16-18.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire: "Attendance and Exhibits Grow at The 2004 Food Safety Summit and Expo"
  • Tradeshow Week Magazine: "The 50 Fastest Growing Shows in The U.S."
  • Food Safety Magazine: "The Food Safety Summit"
  • National Food Processors Association: "The National Food Processors Association"
  • National Restaurant Association: "The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation"

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