Comments About the Show

From the Media

"Every March, in the heart of the Southwest, lovers of the chile pepper
gather to taste, sell, and talk peppers. The National Fiery Foods &
Barbecue Show, which also bills itself as the Meltdown, is the cutting edge of Capsicums."

–Richard Lerner, The New York Times

"And for the true believers, the National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show is the culinary equivalent to a trip to Mecca–the ultimate step in the never-ending quest for fire."

–David Plotnikoff, Los Angeles Times

"For years, Americans were afraid of the chile pepper and consigned it to ethnic dishes many people wouldn't go near. That's all changed as hot and spicy is in–from cheesecake to chicken sauces. Nowhere is that more apparent than at the National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show."

–Rebecca Rowling, Associated Press

From Exhibitors 

"In five years of doing trade shows, this last show was fantastic. I did
four times the sales that I had projected. Here we are two weeks after the show and the calls are still coming in and we are getting more orders each day. Thanks again, Sunbelt Shows."

–Chef Ivo Puidak, Galena Canning Company.

"The National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show has been a remarkable platform for my business growth. When we started our company more than five years ago, the show allowed me to meet the leaders in our industry and expose my products to our core customers. This event continues to expose us to buyers from coast to coast, and those buyers include national grocers, top Internet and mail-order distributors, and the finest specialty stores in the country.

–Craig Barton, Austin Spice Company

From a Buyer 

"Your show is well-organized and well-timed. It brings a lot of unique
products together, so I save time and energy by concentrating in one spot. I have found quite a few promising products hat have a good potential for volume."

–John Carter, Cyclone Enterprises,
buyer for Texas supermarkets

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