Food trade groups combine shows

The American Meat Institute, Food Marketing Institute and United Fresh Produce Association plan to co-locate their trade shows. All three will join beginning in 2012 at the Dallas Convention Center.

The partnership will offer possible joint programming and networking opportunities, but all three shows will continue to offer separate exhibit halls and programming for each show's attendees. The co-location is aimed at creating an event connecting the meat, produce, grocery and retail industries.