Exhibitor Manual
We are so excited that you are joining us at The Grocery Innovations Canada!
Welcome 2024 Exhibitors!
Take a look below at our Exhibitor Checklist and find key information to help you have a successful event. It is important that every team member reviews the information in the manual, so be sure to share this link with your colleagues so they can be prepared for The GIC Show as well.
Show Dates & Times
Show Hours
Tuesday October 29, 2024
11:00am – 4:30pm
Wednesday October 30, 2024
11:00am – 4:00pm
Move-In
Sunday, October 27, 2024
8:00am – 5:00pm
Monday, October 28, 2024
8:00am – 5:00pm
Move-Out
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
5:00pm – 11:00pm
Thursday, October 31, 2024
8:00am – 12:00pm
Floor Plan
GIC Show Management reserves the right to rearrange exhibitors or adjust the floor plan to accommodate the best interest of the Show. The floor plan maintained by Show Management is the official floor plan. Changes may occur at any time to accommodate Show needs.
Retailer Connect Program
Complimentary with all booth packages! Retailer Connect will give you an opportunity to pre-book meetings with Retailers, Wholesalers and Distributors as well as other participating exhibitors at your booth or at the Retailer Connect Meeting Rooms, using our innovative and improved GIC mobile app. Get your booth today!
Parking & Directions
Parking
Over 6,000 FREE parking spaces with 2 major access points from either 650 Dixon Road or 1020 Martin Grove Road.
Show Management
Grocery Innovation Canada is operated by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers located at the following address:
C.F.I.G.
200 Consumers Road, Unit 200
Toronto, ON M2J 4R4
Rolster Taylor
VP Sales
Rtaylor@cfig.ca
416-492-4878
Tyson Smith
Account Representative
Tsmith@cfig.ca
416-492-1806
Cindy Suh
Trade Show Operations Coordinator
CSuh@cfig.ca
416-990-5934
Badge Identification
Attendee badges have been colour-coded so Exhibitors can more readily identify their customers.
The following colours will be used for different attendee:
Exhibitors
-Blue
Press/Media
-Grey
Retailers/Wholesalers
-Red
Distributor/Importer/Exporter
-Yellow
Suppliers & Services
-Green
Restaurant/Foodservice
-Green
Services Included with your Exhibiting Costs
Exhibit Hall Décor
Your exhibit space will be framed with an 8’ back drape and 3’ side drape in the Grocery Innovations Canada – Show Colour (drape) is black with Tuxedo (black/white) Aisle Carpet.
Material Handling
Including all equipment and labour necessary to transport your exhibit from the ramp to your booth location as quickly and efficiently as possible. This does not include blanket wrapping, unskidding or spotting your booth material. It also does not include material handling for your cold storage goods. Material requiring a forklift with a load greater than 4000 lbs. may be subject to a surcharge by the official transportation company.
Storage
Including removal and return of empty crates & storage labels to identify each crate or box.
Complimentary Exhibitor VIP Retail Passes
Complimentary Exhibitor VIP Retail passes are available for you to invite retailers as your guests. *Please note any guest passes that are given to non-retailers will have their passes cancelled. This function is available through the registration site.
Food Bank
Donations will be picked up following show close by the Second Harvest. Second Harvest may also have a booth located on the trade show floor.
Clean Up stations
There will be clean up stations located throughout the trade show floor. Please speak to a CFIG floor representative on-site for specific locations.
Hot oil disposal
Available if needed
Ice
Available if needed
Contact Us
To Exhibit
Rolster Taylor, VP Sales Rtaylor@cfig.ca
Tyson Smith, Account Representative TSmith@cfig.ca
Cindy Suh, Trade operations coordinator Csuh@cfig.ca
Membership
Suzanne Regimbal, Account Manager SRegimbal@cfig.ca
Irmeli Koskinen, Coordinator IKoskinen@cfig.ca
Conference/Events
Nancy Kwon, VP Marketing, Communications Nkwon@cfig.ca
Diana Stevenson, Director, Conference, Events DStevenson@cfig.ca