The Beverage

The Beverage event will be held at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, bringing together suppliers and buyers in the beverage industry for a comprehensive sourcing and planning review. This event focuses on both shelf-stable and refrigerated beverages, including a variety of categories such as sports and nutritional drinks, water, nootropic beverages, carbonated soft drinks, kombucha, juice, ready-to-drink coffee and tea, as well as functional and natural/organic beverages. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover new items and promotional opportunities, paired with buyers based on their specific categories and capabilities.ECRM is renowned for connecting retailers and suppliers, guaranteeing valuable connections with the right buyers at the right time. The event will feature multiple networking functions and educational opportunities designed to enhance brand exposure to a vast audience of buyers from national, regional, and alternative channels. Attendees can register for various session formats, such as 10-minute meetings in the RangeMe Discovery Hub or Innovation Pipeline, and 20-minute meetings in the Planning Session, each aimed at fostering strategic collaboration and growth in distribution. Notably, Tyler Barich, VP of Grocery, will be present to connect with brands and address their business needs. Additionally, participants can look forward to insightful sessions like the ECRM Fireside Chat, which will focus on 7-Eleven’s quest for the next global brand, and discussions on current trends in the functional mushroom market, reflecting consumer behavior on social media. The event also celebrates winners of the 2022 Grand Tasting Event, showcasing the best wine, beer, spirits, and the most innovative products, while providing insights into emerging trends within the convenience channel.