Building a private-label brand starts with finding the right manufacturing partners. Whether your goal is to create coffee capsules, launch your own roasted and ground coffee, or develop pour-over coffee bags, the best way to discover quality suppliers is by attending global private-label and white-label exhibitions.
These events gather contract manufacturers, coffee roasters, packaging innovators, and sourcing specialists from all over the world, making them the perfect place to start or scale your coffee brand.
Below is Cravium Gourmet’s curated list of the top private-label events around the world, tailored especially for coffee entrepreneurs.
PLMA – World of Private Label (Amsterdam)
The most important private-label event globally.
PLMA brings together thousands of suppliers in food, beverage, beauty, home, and coffee including private-label coffee capsule manufacturers, roasted coffee suppliers, and producers of pour-over drip coffee bags.
Why attend:
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- Huge variety of private-label coffee companies
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- Explore Nespresso®-compatible coffee capsule partners
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- Test espresso blends, single origins, and flavored profiles
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- Discover packaging innovations for pods, bags, and boxes
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- Strong global networking
When: Every year in May
Where: RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands
Perfect for:
Private-label coffee brands, gourmet foods, wellness, home essentials.
2. Private Label Middle East (Dubai)
A growing powerhouse event for private-label sourcing in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Why attend:
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- Excellent selection of coffee capsule manufacturers from India, Turkey, Italy, and the UAE
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- Discover affordable suppliers for roasted & ground coffee
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- Great for flexible MOQs for new coffee brands
When: Every year in November
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre
Perfect for:
Coffee brands, beauty and personal care, F&B, household products.
3. White Label World Expo (London & Las Vegas)
Perfect for entrepreneurs building coffee brands for Amazon, Shopify, and online marketplaces.
Why attend:
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- Coffee accessories, gifting, home & kitchen private label
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- Find ODM/OEM partners for brewing tools and packaging
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- Learn branding, marketing, and scale-up strategies
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- Great networking for e-commerce brands
When:
London – Usually February/March
Las Vegas – Usually May/June
Perfect for:
Coffee accessories, café merchandise, home goods, wellness products.
4. Anuga (Cologne, Germany)
One of the world’s largest food & beverage events, with a strong private-label presence.
Why attend:
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- Dedicated sections for private-label food and coffee
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- Ideal for sourcing roasted coffee, ground coffee, and premium blends
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- Explore innovations in sustainable pods & packaging
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- Understand European coffee trends and pricing
When: Once every 2 years
Next event: 2027
Where: Koelnmesse, Germany
Perfect for:
Coffee brands, gourmet food brands, functional drinks.
5. Natural Products Expo West / East (USA)
The ultimate show for natural, organic, and wellness-focused products.
Why attend:
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- Discover organic and specialty private-label roasted coffee
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- Meet manufacturers of clean-label beverage mixes
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- Learn about sustainable packaging and consumer trends
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- Perfect for brands targeting premium or wellness markets
Expo West: March (Anaheim, California)
Expo East: Usually September (varies by city)
Perfect for:
Organic coffee brands, functional beverages, premium wellness.
6. PLMA – Chicago (USA)
The North American counterpart of PLMA Amsterdam and one of the most influential private label events in the US.
Why you should go:
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- Focused on North American retail networks and suppliers
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- Discover private-label coffee suppliers catering to large US retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, and Whole Foods
When: Every year in November
Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago
Perfect for:
Sourcing capsules, beans, and drip coffee formats for US distribution
Why Coffee Entrepreneurs Should Attend These Shows
Private-label coffee is booming across capsules, beans, drip bags, and ready-to-drink mixes. Visiting these events helps you:
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- Compare coffee capsule manufacturers side by side
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- Taste espresso profiles, roasts, and blends
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- Understand pricing, MOQs, and quality differences
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- Find packaging suppliers for boxes, sachets, and pods
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- Learn global coffee trends
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- Build long-term sourcing partnerships
Meet Cravium Gourmet at Most of These Events
Cravium Gourmet participates in many of these major private-label shows, making it easy for buyers to:
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- Explore coffee capsules, roasted & ground coffee, and pour-over coffee bags
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- Test blends and flavors before committing
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- Discuss private-label packaging, MOQ, and contract manufacturing options
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