NFRA Annual Events

What is the NFRA Convention?

The NFRA Convention, held annually in October at various locations, is the leading event of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry. The Convention brings together the top companies form all segments of the industry in one place and provides the time so attendees can conduct business with one another effectively and efficiently. This saves attendees the money and time spent away from the office that multiple visits throughout the year would take.

NFRA provides Retailer attendees with complimentary meeting rooms to hold appointments throughout the Convention. Many Manufacturers have meeting rooms or suites where they hold appointments as well, which can take any direction the participants choose; this can vary from the review of a new or established account to the introduction of a new product or service.

What events take place during the NFRA Convention?

The NFRA Convention also offers events like the Taste of Excellence opening reception, where attendees get to sample the latest and best frozen and refrigerated products. Breakfast sessions kick off the mornings and offer outstanding presentations from notable speakers. Other events include the Annual Membership Luncheon, Golden Penguin Awards Luncheon and the Networking Reception. Throughout the NFRA Convention, Café NFRA is open to all attendees, where you can hold informal meetings and network with colleagues, as well as sample new frozen and refrigerated products.

How much does it cost?

Registration fees for NFRA members are significantly reduced, and registration is complimentary for Retailer/Wholesaler NFRA members and spouse/family is complimentary.

What is the Executive Conference? 

Held annually in April at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel and Conference Center in Tempe, Arizona, the Executive Conference brings tops frozen and refrigerated food executives together in a relaxed setting to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities facing the industry. A series of sessions/presentations from an expert line-up of speakers, including retailer keynote(s), gives attendees a broad background on the latest issues impacting the industry.

We welcome individuals from all segments of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry to attend the conference, ensuring the best opportunity to network and engage with trading partners and build professional relationships. The relaxed environment allows attendees to connect with fellow executives on a personal level while discussing business.

What else is there to do at the Executive Conference?

An optional golf tournament or an optional fishing outing is held near the hotel on the first day to kick off the Conference, followed by a welcome reception, where attendees can get to know one another better in a comfortable and fun environment. There is also a pool-side reception on the second evening.