Getting Involved in Exhibitions – Why Your Business Could Benefit

Making connections is essential for success in any business. No matter which industry you work in, getting to know others and making new professional relationships is incredibly important. The food and drink industry is no exception to this rule. In fact, in an industry that relies so heavily on building trust with consumers, it is almost even more important.

One of the ways in which your business can form relationships with others is by attending food and drinks exhibitions and networking events such as meet-the-buyer.

At KLBD Kosher, we are no strangers to these events and have attended a number of food and drink events all over the world in order to form relationships with those in our industry as well as inform them of our services. So, how can these events benefit your business?

Increase Brand Awareness

By attending events, you can work on your brand awareness in the real world. Of course, it’s important to ensure that you have a strong presence online, but actually meeting people in person can be incredibly effective, particularly at gaining feedback.

Taking popup banners and other branded items can be a simple, yet effective way of ensuring that your name and logo becomes something that people recognise. Be sure to have samples on hand for people to taste.

Stay on Top of Current Trends

The food and drink industry is always changing, and it can be easy to be left behind as other companies make use of the latest innovations. Attending events alongside other industry professionals means that you are able to hear of new trends within the industry first-hand so you can stay on top of everything new.

Learn Something New

No matter how long you have been in the industry, there is always going to be something new to learn. A food and drink expo or networking event is the perfect place for this as you surround yourself with so many other industry professionals.

This is also a time to learn about your customers. You are likely to meet with people who buy your products or who may be interested in buying your products, so this is the perfect opportunity to take some time getting to know them. Take notes about your customer demographic and ask them questions about what it is that attracts them to your product. This is the perfect environment to find out more about your customers and how you can entice more in.

Network with Industry Professionals

Many exhibitions run free presentations, offering useful advice and data on trends. Some sessions will be more relevant or useful than others so choose wisely.

The great advantage about attending an expo is the fact that you are able to interact with industry professionals as well as customers. Of course, some of them may be your competitors, but there is no harm in networking with those you are in competition with, in fact, it can be incredibly helpful.

It is also helpful to network with those you are not in direct competition with. You can use the knowledge and experience of those who have been in the industry for a long time, and use the freshness and imagination of those who are newer to the industry.

There are many reasons to get involved in networking events and food and drink fairs, and there are plenty happening all around the world that you may find us at! You can even arrange to meet us at the events we attend so we can talk further about how our kosher certification process could benefit your business.

In the meantime, please do contact us for any more information about our services. One of our friendly professionals will be more than happy to advise you further. Find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube for more updates.