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Connect with industry peers by joining the Carolinas Food Industry Council (CFIC) for our annual celebration of the grocery industry. Come join us for a highly productive three days of outstanding seminars, new business opportunities, and creating connections with industry colleagues. The CFIC Convention is the only event that offers the chance to build professional and personal relationships in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

The 20th Annual CFIC Convention is scheduled for July 14-17, 2024, at the Myrtle Beach Hilton Resort, and together we will navigate the future of the grocery industry through business networking opportunities, presentations from top executives in the food trade, and educational sessions for grocers and suppliers in the Carolinas.

While this three-day event is not a trade show, it offers a variety of opportunities for vendors to showcase their products and services and for grocery retailers to sample products, learn about services, and build rapport with vendors and other food industry associates.

Save the Date!

July 14-17, 2024

Who Should Attend?

Anyone involved in the running of or purchasing for a grocery retail company or anyone who sells products or services to the retail grocery industry, including, but not limited to:

Grocery Retailers (senior management, directors, category managers, etc.)
Sales Agents
Vendors
Wholesalers/Distributors
Service Providers

Testimonials

“The vendor appointments this year were the most productive ones we have ever had at the CFIC Convention. Vendor attendance and participation was extremely high. The social events were very nice and provided a welcome change from the normal venues.”

James Messer, President, Piggly Wiggly

“The CFIC Convention allows us to have multiple productive meetings with key vendors mid-summer which helps us to keep on track for the year on Joint Business Plans.”

Nick Carlino, EVP, Sales & Marketing, MDI

“The CFIC convention is a must attend event that delivers memories and is an easy ROI justification. I doubt that there is another event in the grocery industry that provides this much access to a retailer’s leadership, scheduled one-on-one meetings with the merchandising teams, abundant opportunities for informal time with the attendees, and fun times at the beach with the family!”

Joey Bates, Senior Director Center Store Merchandising, Harris Teeter

“The CFIC Convention provides our category teams the opportunity to meet with numerous suppliers, wholesalers and brokers over a few days. This event serves as the platform for personal time with our business partners to plan, strategize and further develop relationships. In addition, we greatly value the networking as well as social events, and look forward to the convention each year.”

Karen Fernald, VP Fresh Category, Merchandising and Pricing, Food Lion