Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 16, 2010
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Convention Registration
Sunday, October 17, 2010
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Convention Registration
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Business Appointments
These appointments, prearranged by Convention delegates, provide opportunities for face-to-face business meetings. Delegates must be registered and wear a badge.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Café NFRA Open
This central break location will serve as an informal meeting area where delegates can network and enjoy the snacks and beverages provided by the sponsoring companies.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Taste of Excellence Retailer Preview
Retailers will get an exclusive review of the Taste of Excellence.
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Taste of Excellence
This popular event offers delegates the unique opportunity to meet with fellow industry professionals while tasting the latest products in frozen and refrigerated foods.
Monday, October 18, 2010
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Convention Registration
7:30 am – 8:55 am
Breakfast Speaker – Judy Woodruff
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Business Appointments
Café NFRA Open
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
NFRA Annual Membership Luncheon
The State of the Association address given by the Chairman and introduction of the newest elected officers and directors will be included in this official business meeting.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Frozen & Dairy Buyer and Ruiz Foods Retail Patriots Awards Reception
Honoring retailers that have gone “beyond the call of duty” in support of our men and women in uniform.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Convention Registration
7:30 am – 8:55 am
Breakfast Session - Phil Lempert
See a video introduction from Phil.
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Café NFRA Open
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Business Appointments
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Grand Awards Reception & Banquet
This special Awards Banquet marks the debut of the Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame ceremony and its first inductees, as well as the traditional recognition of frozen and refrigerated Golden Penguin winners for March National Frozen Food Month, June Dairy Month, and the June/July Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties promotion.