1. Programs
  2. Coffee, Tea & Cocoa, Winter Session
Testimonials
"It was my first time experiencing an ECRM virtual show. I was impressed with the technical support throughout the whole process, and the comfort of fitting it in to my work schedule."
Jon Calligandes, Associated Grocers of New England
"I had very productive meetings and was able to meet some new manufacturers I was unaware of, and some that had really innovative products that I think will work well for us. I wouldn’t have found these without participating in the ECRM program this week. I will definitely be back and look forward to it."
Tara Anderson
Holiday Stationstores, Inc.
"This was my first ECRM experience, in-person or virtual and it was great! Super informative. I came into this with an open mind looking for fast and easy solutions that would help our department adapt to the many changes due to the pandemic. I found some great opportunities that I’ll be following up with right away."
Rochelle Drexler
Aspirus
"These are pioneering times in the industry we all play in. Your company’s role is setting new standards and it’s great to be both a participant and a partner in it’s development."
Jonas Rempel
Giant Tiger Stores Ltd.
"As a specialty Cocoa and Drink Mix Company, finding the right buyer and getting an appointment can be difficult. With ECRM, I have been able to utilize my time effectively to see the correct buyer and show our lines. These meetings have turned into sales and new channels that we would otherwise have a hard time finding. The professionalism of the show itself is tremendous. Buyers WANT to go and seem to enjoy this method of sourcing products. I consider ECRM my most important show at the start of the year. The package may seem expensive at first, but with everything that is included, it is actually a savings over trying to see these many buyers on the road."
Alex Pava
McSteven's, Inc.
William Craig
Jax Coco US
"We found a ton of value attending the Snack, Beverage & Grocery event because we received dedicated time with each buyer with their full attention, no distractions. Many of the buyers we met with are difficult to get appointments with in their office and at ECRM we were able to have appointments as well as socialize with these buyers at the meal functions during the event. This event helped us to develop our relationships with many key buyers in our category and will surely help to expand our business."
Yure Duarte
Liquid Management Partners, LLC
"The ECRM event was extremely well organized with a numerous amount of things going on. The venue for the event was nice and well maintained. During the event ECRM did a wonderful job having several places to networks/connect with attendees such as lunch, dinner, cocktail hour and the offsite dinner. It was a great event to network at. The appointments were very productive. The staff was delightful and very accommodating, great team work. The other thing that is nice about the ECRM event is the Profile book you receive; it acts as a great reference guide! The Buyers were truly engaged in event and meetings, no wasted time. Every attendee, buyers and vendors were very involved and trying to make deals at the event. The iPad that was provided for us was very useful and an ideal reference tool! Overall from the event there has been very positive follow-up with buyer I met with, great networking source."
David Edelstein
Barney Butter
"I have been attending ECRM events for the past 4 years and find the event format and timing to meet our needs for efficient planning of annual promotions, as well as seasonal display opportunities. This is a great venue for meeting new suppliers, seeing innovation, and spending a short amount of time while accomplishing a great deal of work with our current and potential suppliers."
Ross Thomson
UNFI-Conventional
"ECRM is a valuable asset to the new supplier and new item process for my business. The advantages to this format is Time Savings- the format allows me thoroughly review potential suppliers and potential new items in a fast, efficient manner. Distractions are kept to a minimum and I can walk away from a program with all the information needed to make sound decisions on new items or new suppliers. The software provided at the meetings is helpful as it allows me to quickly capture the items I am interested in. The advantage to a show is it allows me the ability to review a large number of suppliers in a fraction of the time it would take to interview them in this office."
Mark Whited
Kroger