2025 Sponsorships

The NFRA Convention is unique in its ability to bring together hundreds of top industry executives in one place at one time. Sponsoring a Convention event is a great way to maximize your brand’s visibility before, during and after the Convention.

Taste of Excellence Reception – $40,000

Limit one sponsorship; available only to Sales Agent, Logistics Provider or Supplier members.

This sponsorship supports the signature opening reception.

• Fifteen complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $12,375
• Complimentary Tabletop Exhibit – valued at $2,500
• Complimentary ad on the back cover of the Taste of Excellence booklet, distributed to all Convention attendees
• Complimentary full page, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $2,700
• Complimentary full page, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $2,035
• Digital banner ad on Taste of Excellence webpage – valued at $1,420
• Exclusive digital ad in Taste of Excellence email distributed to all Convention attendees
• Dedicated social post on NFRA LinkedIn page
• Additional brand exposure opportunities during the Taste of Excellence
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Monday / Tuesday Breakfast Session – $30,000 – SOLD OUT

Limit one sponsorship per day.

These sessions bring attendees together for breakfast and a featured speaker.

• Branding opportunities available during breakfast
• Serve as co-host for the Breakfast Session and introduce the morning’s speaker
• Ten complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $8,250
• Complimentary full page, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $2,700
• Complimentary full page, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $2,035
• Brand/Company logo displayed during breakfast
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsors:

Retailer Meeting Room Experience – $20,000 – SOLD OUT

Limit one sponsorship.

Supports retailer business meetings by providing wi-fi and digital presentation capabilities in each meeting room.

• Seven complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $5,775
• Complimentary full page, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $2,700
• Complimentary full page, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $2,035
• Branding on Retailer Meeting Room key card holders
• Logo on wi-fi instructions place in each meeting room
• Branded water bottles placed in Retailer Meeting Rooms
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our Retailer Meeting Room Experience Sponsor:

NFRA Networking Reception – $12,500 – SOLD OUT

Limit three sponsorships.

This relaxed Monday evening reception offers time to meet and greet industry colleagues over food and drink.

• Four complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $3,300
• Complimentary half page, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $2,320
• Complimentary half page, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $1,745
• Brand/Company logo displayed during the Reception
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our Networking Reception Sponsors:

Monday Annual Membership Luncheon – $10,000 – SOLD OUT

Limit three sponsorships.

This luncheon features the annual NFRA business meeting and installation of new Board members, Officers and Chair, as well as the 2025 Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame.

• Three complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $2,475
• Complimentary quarter page, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $2,010
• Complimentary quarter page, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $1,515
• Brand/Company logo displayed during the Luncheon
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our Monday Membership Luncheon Sponsors:

Tuesday Golden Penguin Awards Luncheon – $10,000 – SOLD OUT

Limit three sponsorships.

This closing luncheon honors the 2025 Golden Penguin Award Winners.

Thank you to our Tuesday Awards Luncheon Sponsor:

New Member Reception – $7,500

Three sponsorships available.

This reception welcomes new members to the Convention and introduces them to their mentors.

• Three complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $2,475
• Complimentary quarter page, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $2,010
• Complimentary quarter page, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $1,515
• Brand/Company logo displayed during the Reception
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our New Member Reception Sponsor:

Taste of Excellence Bars – $6,000 – SOLD OUT

Limit three sponsorships.

Sponsor the hosted bars for the Taste of Excellence on Sunday evening.

• Two complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $1,650
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $1,260
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $960
• Brand recognition at the Taste of Excellence bars on Sunday evening
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our Taste of Excellence Bars Sponsors:

NFRA Networking Reception Bars – $6,000 – SOLD OUT

Limit three sponsorships.

Sponsor the hosted bars for the NFRA Networking Reception on Monday evening.

• Two complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $1,650
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $1,260
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $960
• Brand recognition at the NFRA Networking Reception bars on Monday evening
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our Networking Reception Bars Sponsors:

Mobile App – $6,000 – SOLD OUT

Limit three sponsorships.

Supports the 2025 Convention Mobile App featuring the complete attendee list, schedule of events, maps, sponsors, speaker information and more.

• Two complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $1,650
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $1,260
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $960
• In-app, sponsor-provided banner ad linking to company/brand website
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our Mobile App Sponsors:

Café NFRA Wi-Fi Hotspot – $6,000

Three sponsorships available.

Provides wi-fi for attendees in the Café NFRA area.

• Two complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $1,650
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $1,260
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $960
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our Cafe NFRA Wi-Fi Hotspot Sponsors:

Retailer Refreshment Station – $6,000 – SOLD OUT

Limit three sponsorships.

The refreshment stations are located on the Retailer Meeting Room floors and consist of hotel-provided beverages only.

• Two complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $1,650
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $1,260
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $960
• Brand recognition at the Retailer Refreshment Station
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our Retailer Refreshment Station Sponsors:

Café NFRA Beverage Station – $6,000 – SOLD OUT

Limit three sponsorships.

The beverage station is located in Café NFRA and consists of hotel-provided beverages only.

• Two complimentary Convention registrations – valued at $1,650
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Preview Magazine – valued at $1,260
• Complimentary business card size, full-color ad in Convention Program & Directory – valued at $960
• Brand recognition at the Café NFRA Beverage Station
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events

Thank you to our Café NFRA Beverage Stations Sponsors:

General Sponsorship – $3,500

General Sponsors support the overall Convention.

• One complimentary Convention registration – valued at $825
• 50% discount on any Convention print advertising opportunity
• Brand recognition in Convention promotional materials
• Brand recognition on the Convention mobile app and event website
• Brand recognition on special signage at Convention events