The upcoming California Food Expo will connect more than 140 California food and beverage companies with an estimated 750 pre-qualified local and national buyers at its annual food industry trade event, and will open its doors for over 1,200 members of the public during its evening celebration – Expolicious.

The two-day event includes educational sessions, business-to-business tradeshow, and a competition for California renowned chefs. The 2019 Expo will be hosted at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center on Monday, Sept. 9 and Tuesday, Sept. 10.

This year’s Expo will feature some of California’s most unique, innovative and diverse food and beverage companies. With a healthy mix of exhibitors from northern, central and southern California, Expo goers can expect to see products that range from vegan ice cream, to sustainably sourced vodka made from day-old baked goods.

An impressive line-up of educational sessions will kick-off the Expo on Monday, Sept. 9. Sessions will cover the food industry’s hottest topics including: Consumer Trends, Sustainability, eCommerce and Influential Food Brands. Speakers and panelists will be a combination of some of the food industry’s experts and the innovators behind a variety of California’s leading food companies.

An expanded awards platform provides valuable opportunities for exhibitors to increase their exposure before, during and after the Expo. The website, www.CaliforniaFoodExpo.com., is mobile-friendly and includes the complete schedule of events, award details, who attends/who exhibits and social media feeds.