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2019 Food Industry Benchmarking Report 

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Industry outlook
1.What are the top three food industry trends you predict will take off in 2019?(Required.)
2.How optimistic are you that you will hit your business goals in 2019?
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10 - Very optimistic
Company information
3.Which of the following best describes your role in the organization?
4.Which of these describe the products your company produces or services your company performs? (check all that apply)
5.How many employees are there in your organization?
Challenges and growth opportunities
6.What is your single biggest challenge in your day-to-day work?
7.What do you believe is the biggest challenge for your organization?
8.What process, trade show, tool, or tactic delivered the top ROI to your company in 2018?
9.What do you believe are the biggest opportunities for growth? (check all that apply)
10.What technologies does your organization use? (check all that apply)
11.What was your company's revenue for the years listed below? (whole numbers only)
12.What percent (%) of your budget does your company spend on the following activities?
Marketing and trade show insights
13.Where do you plan to exhibit in the next three years? (check all that apply)
14.Which trade show delivers the most value to your business? (Please list only one)  
15.Please rate the following trade shows on their importance to your company.
1 - Not at all important
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5 - Neutral
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10 - Very important
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Anuga FoodTec
Brau Beviale
Food Processing Expo (CLFP)
Food Safety Summit
IBIE
IFFA
IFT Food Expo
International Dairy Show
International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association
International Production & Processing Exhibition (IPPE)
Interpack
Natural Products Expo West
Northwest Food Processors Expo & Conference
PACK EXPO
PROCESS EXPO
ProFoodTech
Snaxpo
Sweets & Snacks Expo
United Fresh
16.Which association memberships does your company hold? (check all that apply)
17.How valuable would you find these industry resources for your business?
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5 - Neutral
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10 - Very valuable
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Website for user-generated trade show reviews
Website for user-generated supplier reviews
Trade associations directory
Ability to shop for equipment and communicate directly with suppliers on a third-party website
Executive interview series podcast
Online training and certifications for your technical staff
Food industry sales certification courses
If your business is classified as equipment manufacturing or food processing, please answer the following.
18.Tell us what your company does especially well.
If your business is classified as equipment manufacturing, please answer the following.
19.How interested would you be in listing your products on an online marketplace where you can send quotes, collect leads, or sell directly via eCommerce?
1 - Not at all interested
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5 - Neutral
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10 - Very interested
If your business is classified as food processing, please answer the following.
20.Does your company purchase from preferred suppliers who offer turnkey solutions or do you go to market for specialized solutions? 
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