Product Sampling

Exhibitors are encouraged to sample products at this show. You may prepare them in your booth or hire Aramark to assist.

Exhibitors wishing to sample must include Aramark, the Anaheim Convention Center and the City of Anaheim as additional insured on the Certificate of Insurance. Upload insurance here.
If using Aramark catering, review the catering menu, fill it out and submit the order form before Sept. 22. If you are using your own recipe, work directly with Aramark.
Samples are limited to a maximum of 1 oz (30 ml) of food, 2 oz (60 ml) of beverage.
On average, exhibitors hand out 700-1,200 samples per day (quantities are dependent on size of booth and location).
Food and/or beverage used as traffic promoters (e.g., coffee, sodas, bottled water, popcorn) must be purchased from Aramark.
Selling food or drink on the show floor by exhibitors is prohibited.
Catering supplies (ice, napkins, cutlery, etc.) can be ordered through Aramark.
Staff serving or preparing samples must wear gloves. A sneeze guard/plexi divider should be used and the Onsite Food Sampling & Handling Guide should be followed.
Cleaning stations with grease and compost bins will be available to exhibitors throughout the show floor.

Aramark Catering Services
Phone: +1 (714) 765-8800
Email: ACC-Catering@aramark.com

Key Resources & Required Forms:

Cooking and food warming devices in exhibitor booths must follow all Fire Marshal Regulations.
Portable fire extinguishers with a minimum of a 2A10BC rating are to be placed within the booth, or an approved automatic extinguishing system shall be required.
IFPA will arrange for fire watch if required by the Fire Marshal Regulations.
Cooking devices must be separated from the public by at least four feet, or by a substantial barrier between the devices and the public.
No kitchen facilities will be available for exhibitors to use.

Exhibitors must submit a request to serve alcohol form. 
Only Aramark Restaurant bartenders can serve alcoholic beverages (bartenders are $200 per 4-hour minimum).
Alcohol must be ordered in advance from Aramark.
Companies that manufacture their own alcohol must contact ACC Catering.
Alcoholic samples are limited to:
- Beer - 2oz - up to 8oz per person
- Wine - 1oz - up to 3 tastings per person per day
- Spirits - 1/4 oz - up to 3 tastings per person per day

Maintain food-safe temperatures: Order Refrigerated Display Cases early to ensure availability.
Pack carefully: Keep catering products separate from booth items and other perishable goods.
Plan ahead for shipping: Review the Perishable Products Shipping and Handling guidelines to ensure smooth delivery to the show.
Use trusted vendors:
- Perishable Product Shipping Provider for help transporting your product.
- Customs Freight Forwarder if you are shipping products internationally.

Contact

Kyle McMillan

Director, Trade Shows
International Fresh Produce Association

Nancy Pickersgill

Trade Show Coordinator
International Fresh Produce Association