With a total combined registration of 19,155, The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced a record attendance at the two co-located events. They included 829 exhibiting companies, hosted by Chicago’s McCormick Place.

“We are proud of the tremendous growth that we experienced at this year’s show and how the food and beverage industry has enthusiastically embraced our co-location with the International Dairy Show,” said David Seckman, President and CEO of FPSA. “We have grown our customer audience by 25%, quadrupled the number of VIP companies, and increased our international attendee audience by 40%.”

“IDFA is thrilled with the continued support from our members, exhibitors and attendees from around the world,” said Connie Tipton, President and CEO of IDFA.  “The co-location has enhanced and expanded the Dairy Show without sacrificing the dairy focus that is so important to all of our stakeholders.  We are delighted to report a 50% increase in our buyer attendance this year while increasing exhibit space by more than 20%.”

Additionally, FPSA and IDFA recently announced that they will continue to co-locate Process Expo and the International Dairy Show, with the next event scheduled to take place between September 15th and 18th, in 2015.