Here is an initial  list of vendors I intend to try to visit first while at the show, partly out of curiosity and partly to reward them for their keen assertiveness.

• Lucero Olive Oil
• Australis Foods USA LLC Twitter
• HINT Essence Water
• Gary & Kit’s Gourmet
• Vitalicious
• Jer’s Handmade Chocolates
• PG tips
• Australian Made
• Tasmanian Honey Company
• Roland Foods
• Silver Moon Twitter
• Sahale Snacks
• Amano Artisan Chocolate
• Alter Eco Twitter
• Better Body Foods ( Xagave)
  
• J&D’s Foods
• Nielsen Massey Vanillas
• Sable & Rosenfeld
• Justin’s
• Fortun Foods
• Gourme Mist
• Beemster cheese
• New Tree Twitter
• Teatulia Teas Twitter
• Bradley Smokers
  

I am sure that there are MANY great companies showing their food products, but these are ones I will be looking out for.

Obviously, business success can come from having at least one great product.  But we need to do great marketing and promotion as well.

If any of the above is inaccurate, please advise.

One last note.

Kudos to Teatulia,  which gets my award for grooviest Twitter page!

Actually, Teatulia’s website,  Blog and Twitter page are design coordinated, and designed very nicely.

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