Kosherfest 2012 Set For Nov 13 - 14, Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, Nj

Kosherfest (www.kosherfest.com) is the largest kosher food, foodservice, beverage, wine and spirits trade show, 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.

"The kosher food industry has much to look forward to as various new studies indicate a significant growth in the core kosher market," said Mr. Lubinsky. "There is every indication that the kosher food industry will continue to grow at a pace of 12% - 15% a year. "

Mr. Lubinsky is referring to studies by UJA-Federation of New York which showed a significant growth of Orthodox Jews and Jews in general who observe kosher and the Mintel Research Group which showed kosher to be the leading claim on all new products, indicating its significance in mainstream food markets.

This year's Kosherfest offers exhibitors 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.

More than 350 exhibitors from across the United States and from all over the globe are expected to participate in the Kosher food and beverage show. Hundreds of new products will be introduced including gluten-free, fat-free, reduced calorie, gourmet, and convenient to use, as well as award winning wines and spirits.

Kosherfest 2012 exhibitors are invited to participate in the annual New Products Competition, in which the best new kosher products of the year from among 17 categories will be chosen by industry professionals.
The event will be held Oct 18 at the JCC in NYC. For details and entry forms visit the Kosherfest webpage.

In the spirit of "Iron Chef," this year's 5th Annual Kosherfest Culinary Competition will take place on the floor of the Kosherfest show on November 14th. It is produced in partnership with The Center for Kosher Culinary Arts and Diversified Business Communications. Details to follow.

NOVEMBER 13 , 2012 - OFFICIAL SHOW OPENING
Kosherfest Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Time: 10:00am
Official 2012 show floor opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.

About Kosherfest
Kosherfest attracts more than 6,000 professional attendees and more than 350 exhibitors from all over the world.
For information visit www.kosherfest.com. Press registration at: www.kosherfest.com/press-room/press-registration.

*The Kosher Food Market -2011
Compiled by LUBICOM Marketing Consulting, LLC (www.lubicom.com) and The Mintel Research Group

12,100,000 - Number of Kosher Consumers in the US

21% - Percentage of Americans who either regularly or occasionally purchase kosher products because they are kosher (i.e. kosher hotdog)

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

3,500,000 - Total Number of Muslims and Other religions eating kosher products

7,300,000 - Kosher is Better

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

$305,000,000,000 - Dollar Value of Kosher Produced Goods - USA

$370,000,000,000 - Dollar Value of Kosher Ingredients Sold in USA

15% - Average Annual Growth (2005- 2008) - 10% June 2008-June 2010)

125,000 - Number of Kosher Certified Products

3,400 - Number of Products Certified in 2009

19,000 - Average Number of Kosher Products in US Supermarkets

10,650 - Number of Kosher Producing Companies and plants

40% - of Annual Kosher Sal