IDDBA Show Logistics and Exhibiting Tips

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) offers food industry companies unparalleled opportunities to meet interested buyers, showcase their products, and make sales. But there’s a lot that goes into preparing for a successful IDDBA Show as an exhibitor, from show logistics to staff training, booth design and location, and more. We’re here to share our expert advice and end-to-end exhibit management services so you can make the most of this show.

Table of Contents:

• What Is IDDBA and Why Should You Exhibit?
• Streamline Your IDDBA Show Logistics
• Concentrate on Effective Booth Design
• The Best Booth Locations at the IDDBA Show
• Advice for Staff Working the Show Floor
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Additional Food Industry Trade Shows to Attend
• Contact Cardinal for Your Exhibit Design and Management

What Is IDDBA and Why Should You Exhibit?

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) show is a premier trade show for food industry professionals. Attracting more than 10,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors, it’s an ideal trade show for connecting with potential clients and industry leaders in the dairy, deli, and bakery sectors. 

Streamline Your IDDBA Show Logistics

Food industry trade shows like the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association show often have more rules and regulations than other trade shows do. This is why exhibitors greatly benefit from hiring a trade show services provider like Cardinal Expo who has experience with these shows, and who are experts in IDDBA show logistics. Two of the top logistical needs to consider for IDDBA are how to safely transport your equipment and make sure it’s adequately powered.

1. Protect Your Equipment

IDDBA displays are often a blend between a booth and a kitchen, so your exhibit will likely need kitchen-grade materials and equipment. Keep in mind when planning your logistics for IDDBA that you may need to transport expensive, delicate equipment to this show.

If so, you need trade show shipping that is dependable and trusted. Ensure your display components—from screens to refrigerators—arrive safely and on time.

When, where, and how you ship your trade show display dramatically impacts your team’s efficiency. With a trade show, it’s not worth the risk of broken equipment with DIY shipping. Trust the experts at Cardinal Expo to safely deliver and install your trade show materials.

2. Plan for Electronics

Once your equipment arrives safe and sound, it’s important to make sure you’re actually able to use it on the show floor. If any of your equipment requires specific electrical outlets, consider this when choosing your booth location, and verify that the venue is compatible with your equipment. With electronics, it’s important to plan in advance how your exhibit and its components will be wired.

Concentrate on Effective Booth Design

No matter what size trade show display your company rents or purchases for the 2025 IDDBA show, your booth design needs to be both eye-catching and functional in order to achieve results. A few of the best ways to make your trade show booth stand out at IDDBA include:

• Attractive, branded booth design with a cohesive theme that makes it easy to understand at a glance what you have to offer.
• Promotional giveaways that spread word-of-mouth about your booth to attract audiences during the show as well as stay top of mind afterward.
• Comfortable seating and furniture that is designed to encourage conversation and user interaction in your booth.
• Unique experiences, such as product and cooking demonstrations, that will engage visitors with your brand in exciting ways.

Consider what kind of furniture will suit your display, what lighting you need, and what flooring is appropriate as well. We recommend non-slip flooring for booths incorporating cooking demonstrations.

With this show’s regulations in particular, the most limiting style of trade show display would be a peninsula endcap booth, so be aware of its limitations if you consider this exhibit type.

The Best Booth Locations at the IDDBA Show

Choosing the right location for your booth can have a major impact on its visibility to attendees. There are several hotspot areas to consider when deciding where to exhibit at IDDBA 2025:

• Entrances: Entrances receive the highest amount of foot traffic in the expo hall. Grab attendees’ attention both when they first enter and right as they are about to leave.
• Food and Bathrooms: Booth locations near bathrooms and food vendors will receive consistent foot traffic throughout the day, particularly around lunch time.
• Busy Intersections: Intersections and corners in the exhibition hall receive a lot of traffic, and these prime locations may not be reserved as quickly as spaces near entrances or bathrooms. Look for areas where signs and maps are set up. These slow attendees down and encourage them to look at your nearby display. 
• Complementary Exhibitors: Another strategy we recommend is to rent a booth next to a company that offers services complementary to your own. Rather than competing with one another for attention, you can both benefit from the audience the other attracts. Or, if a major company has a large, flashy display planned, consider reserving an adjacent booth location to profit off of their foot traffic.

Check the floor plan or contact an IDDBA show sales representative to find out which booth locations are available.

Advice for Staff Working the Show Floor

If your trade show booth does its job, it will draw people to your brand and facilitate positive interactions once they’re at your exhibit. Your staff are an equally essential part of the equation, helping to pull people in and engage them once they’re there. Below are some of the top ways to make sure your booth staff can get results:

• Before arriving, trade show booth staff should take some time to review the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association show Know Before You Go, exhibitor services, and schedule, so they are prepared before entering the expo hall.
• Prepare an elevator pitch before the IDDBA trade show, so you can entice attendees quickly.
• Pack or ship everything you will need for product demonstrations or to give away as promotional materials.
• Be sure to bring comfortable, appropriate trade show attire to wear. 
• Download the IDDBA show app to be sure you have the latest show updates and news as soon as they are announced.
• Review our Trade Show Resources Guide to be ready to make your upcoming trade show a resounding success.
• After the 2025 IDDBA show has come to an end, follow up in a timely manner with any prospects you met on the expo floor while those leads are still warm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the IDDBA 2025 Located?

The 2025 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show will take place in New Orleans, LA. 

Where Is the IDDBA Exhibitor List?

You can access the IDDBA Exhibitor list on their website. 

What Is the IDDBA 2025 Schedule?

The IDDBA 2025 show takes place from Friday, May 30 to Tuesday, June 3. The first day is just registration, with the following days featuring special events, like cooking demonstrations, the charcuterie/salumiere certification exam, and the new product showcase. View the full schedule here. 

When Are the IDDBA Show Hours?

The hours for the IDDBA 2025 Show vary each day. The expo takes place from 11:00 AM–5:30 PM on June 1–2 and from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM on June 3. 

Where Is the IDDBA Floor Plan?

You can find the IDDBA floor plan here on their website.

Who Are the IDDBA Speakers in 2025?

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show boasts over 20 speakers. Celebrity guest speakers include Kevin Costner and Michael Strahan, along with professional chefs Carla Hall and Claire Saffitz. Other speakers include industry leaders in the dairy, deli, and bakery sectors.

What are the future locations of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show?

IDDBA 2026 will take place in Orlando from June 7–9, 2026. IDDBA 2027 will be held in Atlanta from June 6–8, 2027. In 2028, the IDDBA show will be held in Anaheim from June 4–6, 2028. And in 2029, the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show will return to New Orleans from June 3–5, 2029.

Additional Food Industry Trade Shows to Attend for 2025 and Beyond

Thinking about expanding your trade show program? There are plenty of valuable shows in the food industry to consider:

• World Dairy Expo: The World Dairy Expo will take place from September 30–October 3, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. This trade show attracts attendees from nearly 100 countries.
• Fancy Food Shows: The Specialty Food Association hosts two annual shows, with the next Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City June 29–July 1, 2025, and the next Winter FancyFaire* in San Diego from January 11–13, 2026.
• Americas Food & Beverage Show: This is a trade-only convention, taking place September 10–12, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. The 2025 show had over 10,000 buyers and industry professionals from 120 countries. 
• International Baking Industry Exposition: The Baking Expo, IBIE 2025, will occur September 13–17, 2025 in Las Vegas. IBIE is the largest baking event in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together grain-based foods industry supply chain professionals every three years in Las Vegas. 
• Natural Products Expo West: Natural Products Expo West is held every year in early March, and will take place March 3–6, 2026 in Anaheim. The 2025 Natural Products Expo West show had over 64,000 attendees and 3,000 exhibitors. 
• Seafood Expo North America: SENA is North America’s largest B2B seafood trade convention, and will take place March 15–17, 2026, in Boston. Over 1,000 vendors from 50+ countries bring new products to SENA’s 20,000+ commercial seafood professionals. 
• Sweets & Snacks Expo: The Sweets & Snacks Expo is held in mid-May every year. The show takes place in either Indianapolis or Las Vegas. The Expo is the largest confectionery and snack event in North America.
• National Restaurant Association Show: This show is in late May every year in Chicago, and is the largest gathering of foodservice professionals in the Western Hemisphere. Attendees are ready to buy, as “77% are decision makers and nearly 50% purchase more than $5,000,000 per year.”

Contact Cardinal for Your Exhibit Design and Management

Cardinal Expo has the expertise you need in a trade show partner. Our experienced team can confidently handle your trade show booth design, fabrication, shipping, installation, deconstruction, warehousing, and more. We take pride in our end-to-end trade show services and consistent customer satisfaction, giving you the support you need to succeed at trade shows around the country.

From designing your booth to installing it on the expo floor, our hard-working team is a true partner in your trade show journey. From branding to production management, we will handle every aspect of your IDDBA show logistics and booth. We also provide onsite supervision to ensure that your exhibit is installed properly and effectively.

We support our clients at over 250 trade shows annually. Want to join our satisfied customers? Call 504-930-3545 or contact us below.