Kosherfest 2011 Set For Nov 8-9, Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, Nj

KOSHERFEST NEW PRODUCTS COMPETITION - OCT 27, 2011



Once again, Kosherfest will take place at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ November 8-9, 2011 (www.kosherfest.com). Kosherfest is the world's largest kosher food, foodservice, beverage, wine and spirits trade show, and now in its 23rd year. It is produced by Diversified Business Communications (www.divcom.com) and co-produced by Menachem Lubinsky, founder of Kosherfest and CEO of LUBICOM (www.lubicom.com), a full service marketing company.



Kosherfest offers exhibitors the opportunity to get their products in front of thousands of trade buyers from across the globe. Buyers represent a broad spectrum, from independent restaurants and specialty markets, to supermarket chains, ingredient buyers and big box stores, among many others. Kosherfest offers a Key Buyers program, special events, media exposure, promotional opportunities, a new products competition and showcase, and exhibitor specials.



New Products Competition - Oct 27, 2011

The Annual Kosherfest New Products Competition takes place October 27 at the Jewish Community Center in NYC, prior to Kosherfest. A panel of kosher food buyers will select the best in 17 categories, from snacks to beverages to dairy. Winners will be announced and products will be showcased at Kosherfest. For product entry deadlines and more information visit www.kosherfest.com or contact Karyn Gilbert at kgilbert@divcom.com or 207-842-5424.



4th Annual Kosherfest Culinary Competition

The 4th Annual Kosherfest Culinary Competition will take place live on the Kosherfest show floor. A panel of industry professionals will judge and decide who takes the title at the show.



NOVEMBER 8, 2011 - OFFICIAL SHOW OPENING

Kosherfest Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Time: 10:00am

Be there for the excitement of the official 2011 show floor opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the #1 kosher food and beverage trade event.



About Kosherfest

Kosherfest attracts more than 6,000 professional attendees and more than 350 exhibitors from all over the world. Kosherfest is an annual trade show open to industry professionals. No one under 18 will be admitted. For information visit www.kosherfest.com. Press registration at: www.kosherfest.com





Kosher Food Statistics*

12,250,000 - Number of Kosher Consumers in the US

$12,500,000,000 - Dollar Value of the Market

10,650 - Number of Kosher producing companies and plants

3,000 - Number of products Certified in 2010

10% - Average Annual Growth (Jan 2010)

1,300,000 - Number of Year Round Kosher Jewish Consumers

*LUBICOM Marketing, MIntel

LUBICOM Marketing and Consulting, founder and co-producer of Kosherfest, also produces Jewish Marketplace, the Great American Desserts Expo and a host of other special events. Menachem Lubinsky, founder and president of LUBICOM, is the world's leading marketing authority on the kosher food industry. LUBICOM also provides comprehensive marketing services for an impressive list of clients.

Note to Media: Media may register to attend Kosherfest free of charge by going online to www.kosherfest.com. Follow the prompts for press registration.