FOOD INDUSTRY IIDDDDBBAA CCEELLEEBBRRAATETEDD 6600THTH AANNNNIVEIVERSRSAARRYY with an Amazing Tradeshow By Violeta Montes de Oca he International Dairy Deli Bakery Association IDDBA 2024: FOOD INFLUENCES (IDDBA) annual tradeshow of 2024 marked the During IDDBA 2024, trends were predominantly showcased and association’s 60th anniversary. discussed in the "What's In Store Live" and the predominantly in During June 9-11, Houston, Texas, held one of the the "What's In Store Live" and General Sessions. biggest shows ever. 吀栀e theme of the 2024 edition was food as the main in昀氀uencing T 吀栀e IDDBA is a nonpro昀椀t trade association for food factor, because food is the most important in昀氀uencing factor, retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, brokers, distributors, and because food in昀氀uences all sectors. other industry professionals. 吀栀e 2024 event had some keynote speakers, like José Andrés, Chef and Restaurateur, Chip and Joanna Gaines, founders of the Magnolia brand, and Buddy Valastro, mostly known for TLC TV show Cake Boss. Also, a What’s in Store Love! Workshop: Crafting Charcuterie: Exploring Latino and Asian Street Food Flavors. 吀栀e IDDBA 2024 was a show 昀椀lled with success and inspiration. “Once again, trade show has grown, as our membership diversity has grown. Starting our early shows in conference center in small hotels, to now partnering with some of the largest convention centers in America, we have celebrated our largest show yet, with over 850 great company’s & nearly 2,200 booths this year in Houston!”, said to Abasto Media David J. Haaf, President and CEO at IDDBA. IDDBA 2024 Facts 2,200 Stands 850 Companies 10,000 Attendees 5454 JJUULLYY//AAUUGGUUSST 2T 200224 4 AABBAASSTOTO..CCOOMM