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Celebrating 175 Years of Service, Quality, and Partnership

In honor of our 175th anniversary, Palmer Food Services invites you to the largest and most dynamic food show in our history.

This milestone event brings together our valued clients, trusted supplier partners, and culinary innovators for a one-day experience focused on what matters most: helping independent operators thrive.

A food show 175 years in the making!

Join us on September 8 to celebrate our 175th anniversary: the Palmer Demisemiseptcentennial.

Demisemiseptcentennial (Adjective.) 1. Relating to, or associated with, the commemoration of an event that happened 175 years before.

Be among the first 175 guests to RSVP and receive a free gift at the show!

Why attend?

Whether you’re preparing for the holiday season, exploring new menu opportunities, or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, the 175 Anniversary Food Show will offer the tools, products, and connections to support your success.

We’re proud to serve the independent operators who make our industry great. We hope you’ll join us on September 8 as we celebrate the past, present, and future—together.

The Details

Date: Monday September 8, 2025
Time: 10:00—3:00PM 
Location: The Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Featured partners

Meet the featured partners who are bringing their best-in-class products and innovative ideas to the table, ready to inspire your holiday menus and elevate your culinary game.

Every cut of Certified Angus Beef® is judged on 10 exacting quality standards. And no other brand of beef is as juicy, as tender or as full of flavor. A lot’s changed since 1978 – but we’re still the same collection of family ranchers dedicated to producing beef of uncompromising quality.

The Lower Family has been involved in the meat processing business for four generations. Located in Richmond, Utah, Lower’s Family Foods has been bringing some of the finest meat and deli products to the market since 1927. Lower handcrafts a full range of premium meat products from beef, pork, and poultry in our Double L Ranch Deli Craft, Smoke Craft, Carver’s Craft, and Nature’s Craft labels. 

 

We are a family-owned and -run manufacturer of an evolving portfolio of on-trend foodservice products, including frozen and chilled potatoes, avocado, vegetables, grains and fruit, thoughtfully grown and carefully prepared.

BelGioioso cheese is committed to the highest standards of quality. We offer a wide array of Italian specialty cheeses delivering great flavors, appealing to operators across all segments.

Over 75 vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers showcasing the latest products, sampling new concepts, and offering show pricing and deals exclusive to Palmer Foods.

 

Cento Fine Foods Logo

Cento Fine Foods is fully committed to providing consistent, premium Italian products for the best consumer value.

Ken’s Foods is a dynamic company, family owned and operated since 1958. And Sweet Baby Ray’s award-winning family of awesome sauces can take your meal from boring to Boss in seconds.

Great Lakes Cheese Logo

Great Lakes Cheese is an award-winning, premier manufacturer and packager of natural and processed bulk, shredded, and sliced cheeses.

 

Mark Foods Logo

Mark Foods is the definitive source for premium and environmentally responsible fish. The team at Mark Foods has more than 80 years combined industry experience, making them equally knowledgeable about the seafood they offer and the varied needs of a diverse customer base.

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Be among the first 175 guests to RSVP and receive a free gift at the show!

About
the venue

The JAFRRCC brings to life the best of Rochester, NY through its convention facility, gracious hospitality, unparalleled service, and the highest standards—enriching the quality of life and economic well-being in our community.

Scallops prepared on a bed of seasonal vegetables.

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Prime Site Award

Prime Site Award

The Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center has been a recipient of the Prime Site Award from Facilities Magazine for over twenty consecutive years.

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

In addition, several of its staff hold membership in the prestigious Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. The Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center is one of a few convention centers in the world to proudly display the Chaîne Professional Plaque. Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Society of Gastronomes created by King Louis IX in 1248.

Reserve your spot A food show 175 years in the making!

Hurry! Be among the first 175 to RSVP and receive a free gift at the show!