Expo Comida Latina and Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo 2014

Expo Comida Latina and Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo 2014

We attended the Expos co-located at the Anaheim Convention Center on August 17th to 19th. Exhibitors included food manufacturers and marketers, foodservice distributors, flavor houses, equipment, food truck vehicles and packaging suppliers. We saw a good representation of new food product lines ranging from Latin to Asian, conventional to natural to gluten free.

Sysco Food had a setup that attracted many attendees to try the brands they distribute including flavorful beefs, seafood, pasta, produce and baked products. Their service also includes fat recycling to soaps.

The food demos by startup companies or line extensions from established food manufacturers were for the most part very good. It included a variety of Indian naan breads, vegetarian patties, foodservice coffees and specialty tortillas.

It was pleasing to see so many companies exhibiting their new ideas.

The exhibit included educational sessions with food preparation demos or presentations geared to help foodservice organizations grow their business