The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) opened registration for this year's highly anticipated NFRA Convention, taking place at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, October 18-21. As the premier business event for the frozen and refrigerated foods industry, more than 1,700 anticipated attendees will conduct more than 6,500+ business meetings over the course of three days, efficiently maximizing time spent at the convention. 

Of particular interest:

• Business Meetings and Networking Events: The NFRA Convention offers a dedicated platform for facilitated business meetings, driving valuable connections and industry collaboration. It's possible to hold dozens of face-to-face meetings in just a few days, saving everyone time spent away from the office throughout the year and money in additional travel costs.
• Product Showcasing: Sunday evening’s Taste of Excellence reception will spotlight more than 50 exhibiting brands and manufacturers sharing the latest in product innovation. Café NFRA, open Sunday through Tuesday, will offer refreshments and informal meeting space, including a spotlight on NFRA’s 2025 Penguin Pitch grand prize winner.
• Guest Speakers:

1. Monday Breakfast Session: NFRA’s First Penguins Case Study Presentations – Be the first to hear from the inaugural class of NFRA’s First Penguin Next Generation Leadership Program as they present strategic solutions to some of the industry’s most critical challenges. These rising leaders will unveil fresh insights and actionable ideas to drive progress in areas such as household penetration, supply chain resilience, and retail innovation.
2. Tuesday Breakfast Session: Andrew Zimmern, TV Personality, Chef & Writer – An Emmy- and four-time James Beard Award-winning personality, Zimmern is best known for “Bizarre Foods,” “The Zimmern List,” and “Family Dinner.” His powerful storytelling and passion for global cuisine will provide an inspiring keynote centered around cultural understanding and the transformative power of food.

The Orlando World Center Marriott—with its expansive meeting space, resort amenities and central Florida location—will provide a dynamic and accessible setting for this year’s event. Join us at the 2025 NFRA Convention to discover what’s next for the frozen and refrigerated foods industry, connect with key decision-makers, and grow lasting business partnerships

About National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA)
NFRA is a non-profit trade association representing all segments of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry. NFRA sponsors national promotions ReDiscover Dairy & Frozen (January), March Frozen Food Month, June Dairy Month and Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties (June/July); and provides consumer information such as food safety guidelines, meal preparation tips, recipes and sweepstakes opportunities through its Easy Home Meals consumer website and social media properties.