TRADE BUYERS

Who qualifies as a “trade buyer”? Trade Buyers are purchasing professionals with the authority or influence to buy products and services for retail, foodservice, hospitality, distribution, and commercial operations.

 

While the Miami Seafood Festival is exclusively for retail vendors selling directly to consumers, the Wines of Spain, Hospitality Villas, Cooking Demonstration Pavilion, and the US Paella Championship are not. 

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• Wines of Spain & the World Pavilion – Unlimited samples of over 100 wines representing 10 countries, meet importers, distributors, and wineries, and discover new products for your portfolio.

• Hospitality Villas – Private branded hospitality spaces where leading companies host clients, conduct business meetings, launch products, entertain buyers, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed festival setting. Think of them as mini trade shows within the festival. 

• Chef Demonstration & Culinary Pavilion – Looking for culinary talent? Meet award-winning chefs, rising culinary stars, and hospitality professionals. Whether you're recruiting a corporate chef, restaurant chef, spokesperson, or culinary consultant, this is one of the best places to make those connections. 

• U.S. Paella Championship – More than a culinary competition, it is a business networking hub where trade buyers can source products, discover new brands, meet suppliers, network with industry professionals, attend educational demonstrations, and entertain clients—all in one dynamic event.

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Why Trade Buyers Attend

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• Source new products and suppliers. 

• Meet manufacturers, importers, and distributors. 

• Discover over 100 wines from 10 countries.

• Recruit chefs and culinary professionals. 

• Network with hospitality executives and decision-makers. 

• Entertain clients in private Hospitality Villas. 

• Learn through chef demonstrations and wine tastings. 

• Experience authentic Spanish gastronomy and the nation's premier paella competition.