KeHE Distributors launched the 2025 season with a successful Summer Show, drawing 5,000 attendees to Phoenix and virtually on the KeHE CONNECT platform.
The event showcased top consumer trends, exclusive buying opportunities, and best-in-class merchandising solutions to help retailers prepare for the summer market.
As one of KeHE Distributors’ premier annual events, the Summer Show gave retailers and brands a vital platform to connect with industry leaders and discover new products.
Attendees gained firsthand access to trending innovations, exclusive deals, and a curated selection of high-demand items for the upcoming season.
“KeHE Distributors is dedicated to driving success for its partners by providing a curated assortment of exclusive deals, innovation, and on-trend products that will be in high demand this summer,” said Ari Goldsmith, Vice President of Marketing & Digital Media. “The 2025 KeHE Distributors’ Summer Show was a great commercial success, allowing us to foster meaningful connections and provide a unique, digitally enabled in-person experience.”
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Key Highlights from the KeHE Distributors’ Summer Show
- Executive Update: The company’s President and CEO, Deb Conklin, outlined key business innovations, including LEAN enhancements, improved order quality, organizational developments, and new technology rollouts tailored to partner needs.
- Trend Awards: Sixteen brands received the KeHE Distributors On Trend award after one-on-one pitch meetings with the company’s Category Management team. These brands were recognized for their commitment to innovation, quality ingredients, and purpose-driven products.
- Serving Goodness: Through its KeHE Cares initiative, KeHE Distributors partnered with the Salvation Army Southwest Division to pack over 500 heat relief kits for shelters, food banks, and disaster relief programs. The company donated seven carts of essential goods to support the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehab Programs.
- Sustainability Efforts: The company donated more than 56,000 pounds of food from the event to Phoenix-based St. Mary’s Food Bank, reinforcing KeHEs’ commitment to reducing waste while supporting local communities in need.
Looking Ahead
Following the success of the Summer Show, KeHE Distributors will host its 2025 Holiday Show in Chicago from June 11-12, with a virtual component on KeHE CONNECT from June 4-18. The invite-only event will help retailers stock trending products for the holiday season.
For more information on upcoming events, visit KeHE’s events page.