TOLEDO — The public will have the opportunity to purchase and sample food products at the Local Food
Buyer Show on April 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Stranahan Theater (Great Hall), 4645 Heatherdowns
Blvd.
Each year this invitation-only event has been designed for food buyers, distributors, and other
supporters of local foods. However due to the positive feedback from the 2016 event, one full hour has
again been dedicated to allow guests to learn, sample foods, and purchase directly from regional
vendors.
Consumers place a high importance on purchasing locally-produced products, as according to Packaged
Facts, $11.7 billion was made from the selling of local food products. This number is predicted to climb
to $20.2 billion by 2019.
A partial list of companies in attendance includes:
• Angry Irishman
• Arps Dairy
• Black Swamp Gourmet
• Buckeye Country Creamery
• Chef JC’s
• Cleveland Kraut
• Darista Dips
• Giorgio Cookie Company
• Great Lakes Beer Cheese
• Keystone Meats
• Mama Pearl’s Baking
• N&Y Confectioneries
• Root’s Poultry
• Royal Cravings
• Rue Farms Rustic Potato Chips
• Sinful Toffee
• Soaring Fields Salsa
• The Gourmet Farm Girl
• The Mustard Man
• Valensware
There is no cost to attend. Parking is free and guests must use the lot on the east side of the facility.
The public is encouraged to arrive at 12:30 p.m.
This is an opportunity to support local food companies who are helping grow the economy and labor force
throughout the region.