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2356 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114 (651) 888-4700 www.naturalfoodretailers.net 2017 INFRA Tabletop Lodging Vendor Hotel Room Block Sunday, July 16 and Monday, July 17, 2017 - $159 (first-come first-served) Aloft Minneapolis (Five blocks from Tabletop Venue: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot) 900 South Washington Ave Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 455-8400 Two ways to register for the room block 1) Use the link below for online reservations (this brings you directly into the INFRA block) www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/INFRAGroup OR 2) Call the hotel reservation line at 877-Go-Aloft (877-462-5638), ask for INFRA Group Rate. Additional Hotel Options on Next Page

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Page 1: 2017 INFRA Tabletop Lodging Vendor Hotel Room Block...Stonyfield 49 1 - 30# bag of ice Tanka 63 B Tea Tree Therapy 64 A Temple Turmeric 21 A 1 - 30# bag of ice tera'swhey 50 Thayers

2356 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114 (651) 888-4700 www.naturalfoodretailers.net

2017 INFRA Tabletop Lodging

Vendor Hotel Room Block Sunday, July 16 and Monday, July 17, 2017 - $159

(first-come first-served) Aloft Minneapolis (Five blocks from Tabletop Venue:

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot) 900 South Washington Ave Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 455-8400 Two ways to register for the room block

1) Use the link below for online reservations (this brings you directly into the INFRA block) www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/INFRAGroup

OR

2) Call the hotel reservation line at 877-Go-Aloft (877-462-5638), ask for INFRA Group Rate. Additional Hotel Options on Next Page

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Additional Minneapolis Hotels* Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites 405 8th Street (612) 370-1400 Hilton Minneapolis 1001 S Marquette Avenue (612) 376-1000 Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown 425 S 7th Street (612) 333-3111 Minneapolis Marriott City Center 30 South 7th Street (612) 349-4000 Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown 35 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 The Grand Hotel Minneapolis 615 2nd Avenue South (612) 288-8888 The Marquette Hotel 710 South Marquette Avenue (612) 333-4545 The Westin Minneapolis 88 South 6th Street (612) 333-4006 W Minneapolis – The Foshay 821 Marquette Avenue South (612) 215-3700

Airport Hotels* AmericInn Hotel & Suites Bloomington East - Airport 1200 East 78th Street, Richfield (612) 869-8600 Candlewood Suites Minneapolis-Richfield 351 West 77th Street, Richfield (612) 869-7704 Comfort Inn Airport 1321 East 78th Street, Bloomington (952) 854-3400 Courtyard (Marriott) Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport 1352 Northland Drive, Mendota Heights (651) 452-2000 Embassy Suites Minneapolis - Airport 7901 34th Avenue South, Bloomington (952) 854-1000 Fairfield Inn (Marriott) Minneapolis Bloomington 2401 American Boulevard East (952) 858-8475 Hampton Inn and Suites Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America 2860 Metro Drive, Bloomington (952) 854-7600 Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America 3800 East 80th Street, Bloomington (952) 854-2100 Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport South 7800 International Drive, Bloomington (952) 854-0700 SpringHill Suites Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport/Mall of America 2870 Metro Drive, Bloomington (952) 854-0300 *Sample list, not comprehensive

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2017 INFRA Tabletop Map & Directions

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot 225 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

(612) 375-1700 http://www.thedepotminneapolis.com/directions.php

DIRECTIONS DRIVING FROM THE SOUTH Take 35W North towards downtown. Follow 35W to Washington Avenue exit. Turn left on Washington Avenue. Go eight blocks to 5th Avenue. FROM THE WEST (via 94) Take 94 East to the 4th Street exit. Follow 4th street to 5th Avenue South and turn left. Follow to Washington Avenue. FROM THE EAST Take 94 West to the 5th Street exit. At the bottom of the exit, veer to the left and proceed around the US Bank Stadium. Take a right onto 5th Avenue and proceed to Washington Avenue. FROM THE NORTH Take 35W South to the Washington Avenue exit. Turn right on Washington Avenue. Go eight blocks to 5th Avenue. FROM THE AIRPORT Take the airport access road and follow signs to MN-5 East. Merge onto MN-55 West toward Minneapolis. Continue onto MN-62 West. Merge onto 35W North towards downtown. Follow 35W to Washington Avenue exit. Turn left on Washington Avenue. Go eight blocks to 5th Avenue. PARKING Underground Parking is available off 5th Avenue and Washington Avenue. (Approximately $11 for 3-12 hours.) LIGHT RAIL FROM AIRPORT Exit at the Government Plaza Station on 5th Street and go right on 3rd Avenue South three blocks north to Washington Avenue. The Depot is on 3rd and Washington Avenues South. WALKING FROM ALOFT Turn right on Washington Avenue. Walk 5 blocks to 5th Avenue. Turn right and then left through the parking lot to hotel doors at the end of the lot, by the patio. Note: Aloft has a complementary shuttle that can be arranged for transport.

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2356 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114 (651) 888-4700 www.naturalfoodretailers.net

2017 INFRA Tabletop Dinner & Industry Party

Please join us for dinner and entertainment with INFRA Members and Industry Partners Monday, July 17, 2017

6:00pm – 10:00pm

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot The Historic Depot Shed

225 3rd Avenue S Minneapolis, MN 55401

(Industry Party) (INFRA Tabletop)

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2356 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114 (651) 888-4700 www.naturalfoodretailers.net

2017 INFRA Tabletop Release Statements

In the online vendor registration form you will be asked to agree to the following release/consent statements. We are providing them to you in this format, so you have them for reference and to share with those attending the 2017 INFRA Tabletop. Thank you.

1) Photo Release Agreement Pictures and videos of this event, including pictures and videos of attendees, may be published by INFRA without further consent of the attendees.

2) Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot Liability Release & Insurance Vendors, brokers, partners & sponsors agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend CSM (hotel parent company), its employees, agents and contractors against any and all liability, claims, losses, damages, penalties, charges, fines, injury, death or damage to person or property, expenses and costs (including without limitation, any and all liability resulting from non-compliance with federal, state, and local health or safety laws and regulations applicable to food services, and court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees), which arise out of or in any way relating to Customer’s event, except those claims arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CSM. And further agree to obtain and keep in force General Liability Insurance covering the event described in this contract with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and to provide a certificate of insurance naming Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot as an additional insured for your event.

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2017 INFRA Tabletop - Vendor Table List

Vendor Table # Electric # of 30-lb Ice Bags

Acure Organics 92Alaffia 77Alive & Well Organic Probiotic Olives 46Alter Eco 37Amazing Grass 29 1 - 30# bag of iceAmplify Snack Brands 63 AAmy's Kitchen 118 ElectricAncient Harvest 3Ancient Nutrition 25 B Electric 1 - 30# bag of iceAndalou Naturals 110Angie's Boomchickapop 86Aura Cacia 12 ElectricBeanfield Snacks 4Better Life 64 BBilinski Sausage 61 B ElectricBiokleen Industries 39Blue Marble Brands 112Bluebonnet Nutrition 15Bobo's 67 BBob's Red Mill 88Boiron 28Bounce 26 ABragg Live Foods 30C2O Pure Coconut Water 89 1 - 30# bag of iceCalifia Farms 5 1 - 30# bag of iceCalifornia Olive Ranch 83 ElectricCarlson Laboratories 58 ACastor & Pollux 69Chameleon Cold Brew 67 AChocolove 90Choice Organic Tea 38 ElectricClif Bar 6Coconut Bliss 36Country Life 100 BCreminelli Fine Meats 20Crofters Organic 117Daiya Foods 119 ElectricDang Foods 76DERMA E 52 ElectricDesert Essence 14Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap 120Dr. In The Kitchen 66 BDr. Tung's Products 22 BEden Foods 109 ElectricEndangered Species Chocolate 7EO Products 47EPIC Provisions 121Essential Oxygen 59 BEternal Water 22 AFrontier / Simply Organic 116 ElectricFruit Bliss 24 BGarden of Life 93

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2017 INFRA Tabletop - Vendor Table List

Vendor Table # Electric # of 30-lb Ice Bags

Goddess Garden 56 AGoMacro 27Good Culture / Green Valley Organics 68Good Health Snacks / Snikiddy Snacks 74Guayaki 81 1 - 30# bag of iceHain Brands 31Happy Family Brands 84Harmless Harvest 94Health-Ade 57 B 3 - 30# bags of iceHilary's Eat Well 115 ElectricHimalaya Herbal Healthcare 80HOPE Foods 114Hydro Flask 100 AIrwin Naturals 98 AJackson's Honest 113Jarrow Formulas 111Jeff's Naturals 66 AJustin's 95Kashi 53KeVita 51Kicking Horse Coffee 26 B ElectricLa Tourangelle 99 BLakewood Juices 107Late July Snacks 8Lightlife Foods 103 ElectricLittle Northern Bakehouse 60 A ElectricLotus Foods 23 A ElectricLove Grown 57 A ElectricLundberg Family Farms 9Maple Hill Creamery 42 1 - 30# bag of iceMaya Kaimal Fine Indian Foods 99 AMegaFood 91Mineral Fusion 32MyChelle Dermaceuticals 98 BNancy's Yogurt 97 B 1 - 30# bag of iceNatural Factors 87Natural Immunogenics (Sovereign Silver) 65 BNature's Gate 78Nature's Plus 23 BNature's Way 101 BNavitas Naturals 73New Chapter 55Nick's Sticks 102 ANordic Naturals 71Nutiva 79 Electric 1 - 30# bag of iceOCHO Candy 54One Degree Organic Foods 96 ElectricOregon Ice Cream Co (Alden's, Julie's Organic) 13Oregon's Wild Harvest 72Orgain, Inc. 70 1 - 30# bag of iceOrganic India 33 Electric 1 - 30# bag of iceOrganic Prairie 2 Electric

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2017 INFRA Tabletop - Vendor Table List

Vendor Table # Electric # of 30-lb Ice Bags

Organic Valley 1 2 - 30# bags of icePacific Foods 40 ElectricPamela's Products 41Peeled Snacks 104Perfect Bar 56 BPlantFusion 102 B 1 - 30# bag of icePrimal Kitchen 21 BPROBAR 35Pukka Herbs 59 A ElectricQ Drinks 45R.W.Knudsen, Santa Cruz Organic, Sahale, truRoots 34 1 - 30# bag of iceRebbl 101 A 1 - 30# bag of iceRebel Kitchen 65 ARhythm Superfoods 58 BShiKai 48Siete Family Foods 25 A ElectricSimple Mills 82Sir Kensington's 62 BSmall Planet Foods / Annie's 122 & 123SoTru 61 AStonyfield 49 1 - 30# bag of iceTanka 63 BTea Tree Therapy 64 ATemple Turmeric 21 A 1 - 30# bag of icetera'swhey 50Thayers Natural Remedies 75The Jackfruit Company 24 A ElectricTheo Chocolate 43Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed 10 ElectricThree Twins Ice Cream 97 ATofurky 44 ElectricTraditional Medicinals 108VEB Sales (Honest Tea, Zico, Blue Sky, Huberts) 19 2 - 30# bags of iceVega 106 1 - 30# bag of iceVeriditas by Pranagrom 62 AVermont Smoke & Cure 85Vibrant Health 17WhiteWave Foods 105 1 - 30# bag of iceWild Planet Foods 18Yellow Barn Biodynamic 11 ElectricYogi Tea 16 ElectricYumEarth 60 B

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2356 University Ave W, Ste 200, St Paul, MN 55114 (651) 888-4700 www.naturalfoodretailers.net

2017 INFRA Tabletop FAQs Where is the show?

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot Depot Pavilion 225 3rd Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 375-1700 http://www.thedepotminneapolis.com/

What is the show schedule? Monday, July 17, 2017 Setup: 8:30am – 10:45am Show Hours: 11am – 4pm (5 hours - extended one hour from last year) Breakdown: 4pm – 4:30pm What is my table number?

Refer to the tabletop webpage for a complete list of vendors attending the tabletop, including table numbers, electric requests, and ice orders.

What size are the tables?

• Full table includes a 6-foot table with tablecloth and skirting, chair, and up to two attendees. • Half table includes 4-foot table (half of a shared 8-foot table) with tablecloth and skirting, chair, and

one attendee. Are banners & case stacks okay?

Banners and tabletop displays are welcome. Please limit banners and displays to the top of and directly behind your table. For reasons of safety and courtesy, no banners, display items, case stacks, or decorative material may protrude into the aisles or extend into neighboring booths. We ask that you do not display case stacks at the show due to the limited space.

Can I bring my broker to help?

If you are registered for a full table, which allows up to two attendees, you may register your broker as the second attendee.

Does my table include electricity?

Electrical access should have been requested on your contract proposal. Refer to the tabletop webpage for a complete list of vendors attending the tabletop, including table numbers, electricity requests, and ice orders. To add electrical access ($150) please contact Debra Gagner at INFRA, [email protected] by March 31, 2017.

Where can I get ice?

Ice should have been ordered on your contract proposal. Refer to the tabletop webpage for a complete list of vendors attending the tabletop, including table numbers, electricity requests, and ice orders. To add ice delivered to your table ($35/30lbs) please contact Debra Gagner at INFRA, [email protected] by March 31, 2017. Vendors are allowed to bring in ice they pick up locally.

Can I sample my product at the show? Yes, distributing samples is encouraged. • Please sample only natural and organic food products. • Follow Minnesota Department of Health guidelines when serving food. • Please do not use restrooms or hand washing stations for washing utensils. There is a kitchen off the

north side of the event space for this purpose. • Hand washing stations will be located on the show floor.

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What food handling guidelines must I follow? • Exhibitors who will be handling food samples are responsible to be aware of and follow Minnesota

Department of Health food handling requirement. Neither the venue nor INFRA will assume responsibility for monitoring these requirements.

Where can I unload my product?

• Load-in from Hotel Parking – enter the parking lot (fee) off of 5th Avenue South and Washington Avenue South, and use the underground garage. Take an elevator to the main level and walk to the Winter Garden area. INFRA will have a registration table in the Winter Garden. Carts will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Product may be wheeled in through the Promenade area, off the Winter Garden.

• Directions to Minneapolis Renaissance Hotel, The Depot

Driving From the South Take 35W North towards downtown. Follow 35W to Washington Avenue exit. Turn left on Washington Avenue. Go eight blocks to 5th Avenue.

Driving From the North Take 94 East to the 4th Street exit. Follow 4th Street to 5th Avenue South and turn left. Follow Washington Avenue.

Driving From the East Take 94 West to the 5th Street exit. At the bottom of the exit, veer to the left and proceed around the US Bank Stadium. Take a right onto 5th Avenue and proceed to Washington Avenue. FROM THE WEST Take 94 East to the 4th Street exit. Follow 4th street to 5th Avenue South and turn left. Follow to Washington Avenue. Via Light Rail from the Airport Exit at the Government Plaza Station on 5th Street and go right on 3rd Avenue South three blocks north to Washington Avenue. The Depot is on 3rd and Washington Avenues South. Walking from Aloft Hotel Turn right on Washington Avenue. Walk 5 blocks to 5th Avenue. Turn right and then left through the parking lot to hotel doors at the end of the lot, by the patio. Note: Aloft has a complimentary shuttle that can be arranged for transport.

(INFRA Tabletop) (Industry Party)

(Registration)

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How will Show Deals be processed? – NEW Process in 2017! INFRA will process Show Deals orders in 2017. The new process will be as follows:

1. Vendors offering Show Deals need to email Show Deals to INFRA by March 31st, 2017 on an INFRA Show Deal contract (Distribution or Direct).

2. INFRA will provide retailers with an electronic order form. 3. Retailers will email order forms directly to INFRA and INFRA will collect, collate, and submit show

orders to UNFI, KeHE, and each direct vendor. 4. Vendors operating through distribution will receive a recap of show orders placed. 5. We ask that all orders at the show follow this process for consistency and efficiency. No orders

should be submitted through vendors at the show. What are the criteria for Show Deals?

• A minimum discount of 25% is required for Show Deal offers. • Show Deal offers are valid for the month of September. • Show Deals cannot overlap with September 2017 INFRA Deals. • Fill offers are on the honor system, you will not have the opportunity to review.

Who is eligible for Show Deals?

Only retailers who attend the show will be able to submit Show Deals orders. May I ship samples in advance?

Advance product shipments will only be accepted under the following conditions, or they may be refused: • Product needs to arrive Tuesday, July 11 – Friday, July 14. Any product received prior to

Tuesday, July 11 will be rejected. The venues are only able to receive and stage for us on these dates.

• To ensure proper routing, use the appropriate shipping label template provided (download from the tabletop webpage). Please fill in your company, contact name/number, table number, and number of boxes. NOTE: shipping address is different for dry product vs. refrigerated/frozen product.

• Renaissance Hotel Minneapolis, The Depot, and Co-op Partners Warehouse accept no liability for lost, damaged, missing, or stolen packages. Direct shipments are made at your own risk.

Where can I pick up my shipped samples? Day of show:

• Shipped dry product will be on your table at 8:30am. • Shipped refrigerated/frozen product will be delivered during the setup between 9am and 10am, please

be present. How is waste being handled?

Renaissance Hotel Minneapolis, The Depot will provide bins for trash & recycling on the show floor. What are my options for leftover product? (dry goods only)

• Donate A table will be provided for you to place boxed product you wish to leave behind for donation to a local non-profit agency.

• Return Shipping Come prepared with outbound shipping labels, and the ability to schedule a pickup. Box up your product, attach your shipping label(s), schedule the pickup, and place on provided table. Shipping MUST be scheduled for the same day or next day pickup.

• Trash All product left at your table will be discarded as trash.

Is WiFi access available? Sorry, WiFi is not available at this venue. Is there a café nearby for coffee/snacks?

Yes, Dunn Bros Coffee is located one block north of the venue on 3rd Avenue South.

Who should I contact at INFRA with questions? Please contact Debra Gagner with questions about tabletop logistics.

• Prior to Show: [email protected], (651) 888-4705 • Day of Show: (651) 888-4705

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Please select type of product contained:

Non-Perishable Dry Goods

SHIP TO: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel The Depot 225 3rd Avenue S Minneapolis, MN 55401 Attn: Tony Whiteside (for INFRA) (612) 758-7807 office

Do Not Deliver Prior To: Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Event Name: INFRA Tabletop Show 7/17/17

Additional Instructions: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot accepts no liability for lost, stolen, damaged, or missing items. Advance shipments are accepted as a courtesy.

HOLD PACKAGE FOR: Company Name: _________________________________ Contact Name: __________________________________ Contact Phone #: ________________________________ Table Number: ________

Package #___, of ___ Total

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Please select type of product contained:

__ Refrigerated / __ Frozen SHIP TO: CO-OP PARTNERS WAREHOUSE 746 VANDALIA ST SAINT PAUL, MN 55114 Attn: Tom (for INFRA) (651) 644-7000 office

Do Not Deliver Prior To: Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Event Name: INFRA Tabletop Show - Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot – Monday, July 17, 2017

Additional Instructions: Co-op Partners Warehouse accepts no liability for lost, stolen, damaged, or missing items. Advance shipments are accepted as a courtesy.

HOLD PACKAGE FOR: Company Name: _________________________________ Contact Name: __________________________________ Contact Phone #: ________________________________ Table Number: ________

Package #___, of ___ Total