Industry News

PLMA Unveils 2025 Private Label Trade Show Theme

Store Brands Marketplace is the focus for the upcoming event on Nov. 16-18 in Chicago.

The Private Label Manufacturers Association’s theme for its annual year-end trade show is “Store Brands Marketplace.”

The announcement comes at a time of record-setting sales results for the store brands industry, officials said. In 2024, store brand sales reached $271 billion, an increase of $9 billion from 2023, setting new records in both units and dollars, according to PLMA’s 2025 Private Label Report.

The exhibit floor will be filled with thousands of the latest products, including food; beverages; wine and spirits; ingredients; authentic international foods and nonfoods; refrigerated and frozen foods; foodservice items; sustainable packaging; snack foods; beauty and cosmetic products; pet products; self-care; baby care; health and wellness; household goods; kitchenware; general merchandise; convenience foods; grab-and-go items; and more.

“Whether attendees are looking for private label food, beverages or nonfoods, the Annual Private label Trade Show is the place to see the newest products and latest trends,” said PLMA President Peggy Davies. “It’s the ultimate ‘Store Brands Marketplace.’”

Every year, the trade show unites industry professionals representing all store formats, including major supermarkets, supercenters, drug chains, wholesale clubs, dollar stores, specialty stores, mass merchandisers, importers and exporters, e-commerce retailers and convenience stores/travel stops.

Last year, the sold-out show floor was filled with 1,821 exhibitors from 60 countries, including 700 first-time exhibitors. In all, some 14,000 retailers, visitors, exhibitors and others from the store brand and retail industries attended the event.

Multi-Generational Appeal

Top-tier manufacturers showcase products with multi-generational appeal, such as sustainable packaging for Gen Z, functional beverages for Baby Boomers, ethnic-inspired offerings, as well as vegan, organic and specialty products.

In addition to the exhibit hall, attendees will have access to valuable insights through opening seminars, a keynote breakfast on both show days, networking events, and informational on-site displays, including:
PLMA’s Idea Supermarket, featuring the latest product and packaging trends from around the globe;

New Product Expo, a showcase of select product and packaging innovations from companies exhibiting at the show; and

PLMA 2025 Salute to Excellence Awards, a display of retailer food and non-food product innovations chosen best private label product in their categories by industry and consumer judges.

Exhibitor registration is now open. Visitor registration will start in mid-June. Go here to learn more.

Keep Up With Our Content. Subscribe To Happi Newsletters