April 14 – 15, 2025
Vancouver Convention Centre
East Building, 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1
Bringing together retailers and manufacturers from across the nation to discover new innovations, and build relationships within the grocery industry.
Grocery & Specialty Food West 2025 will start in
Why Attend GSF 2025
Step into the heart of the grocery industry at Grocery & Specialty Food West—the premier trade show where innovation meets opportunity.
This is the stage where top brands showcase the latest products, services, and trends shaping the future of food and retail. Meet industry leaders, discover groundbreaking solutions, and build meaningful connections with partners driving change. Dive into interactive experiences, thought-provoking sessions, and live product demonstrations that bring the future of grocery and specialty food to life. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead. Registration for Grocery & Specialty Food West 2025 is now open!
Who Will Be There?
850+
companies in the grocery industry
210+
exhibitors showcasing future of grocery
2,800+
key decision-makers, buyers, and thought leaders
Featured Retailer
Michael Ngsee at Stong’s Market
Featured Retailer
Debbie Unick at Federated Coop
Exhibit at GSF 2025
Grocery & Specialty Food West brings together the brightest minds in the industry to shape the future of food and address the challenges that matter most.
Grocery & Specialty Food West connects innovators, decision-makers, industry leaders, media, influencers, and buyers across the entire grocery and specialty food ecosystem.
Don’t get left behind as we redefine the grocery industry.
- Showcase your products and solutions to a global audience.
- Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the most groundbreaking brands and innovators.
- Elevate your brand with curated opportunities to engage influencers, key buyers, and future partners.
Testimonial
Adam Harris at Slow Bottled Sunday
Testimonial
Gordon Shmidt at CuppaJoe Coffee Roasters
Testimonial
Jimmy Zee at Jimmy Zee Distributors Inc
Featured GSF Conference
What to expect at GSF 2025
Grocery & Specialty Food West is the premier event for the grocery industry, and this year will set a new benchmark. From inspiring keynote speakers to immersive exhibits across the tradeshow floor, this year’s event will showcase what’s next in grocery and specialty food. Explore the trends, innovations, and critical conversations that will shape the future of the industry at Grocery & Specialty Food West 2025.
Featured Exhibitors
Guides and Manual
Whether you’re an industry professional, an exhibitor, or a member of the media, access everything you need to make the most of your experience at Grocery & Specialty Food West.
Hotel & Travel
Make your trip to Grocery & Specialty Food West seamless and affordable. Exhibitors and attendees can take advantage of exclusive discounts on flights and hotels.
For Exhibitors
We’ve crafted a suite of tools and resources to help you make the most of your experience and achieve success at Grocery & Specialty Food West.
For Media
For media inquiries regarding Grocery & Specialty Food West, we offer exclusive access to event highlights, interviews, and press materials. Our
What people say about GSF
As the premier event in the grocery industry, Grocery & Specialty Food West brings together a diverse range of exhibitors and attendees who are shaping the future of food and retail.
“The conference and trade show was a great opportunity to connect with suppliers and discover new products that consumers will be looking for this year! Great variety of regional, global, tech, non-food products for my buyers to discover!”
Erin Higdon, VP Business Strategy, AGD, Powell’s Supermarket
GSF 2022 was a great networking, and business opportunity for grocers across Canada to discover products and services that consumers will be looking for in their stores. Along with education sessions, the trade floor exhibition provided buyers from all grocers big and small to connect with a range of suppliers offering the latest innovations in grocery, specialty and more!
Giancarlo Trimarchi, CFIG Chair, Vince’s Market (ONT.)
