KeHE Distributors® Sets the Stage for What’s Next in Grocery at 2026 Summer Show
The two-day event will feature 900+ exhibitor booths, exclusive Show-Only Deals, education sessions, and first-to-market product innovation
Naperville, IL – Jan. 27, 2026 – KeHE Distributors®, a distributor of natural & organic, specialty, and fresh products in North America, will host the 2026 KeHE Summer Show, February 4 – 5 in Denver, with additional access on the KeHE CONNECT® platform January 28 – February 13. One of the largest gatherings in the grocery industry, the KeHE Summer Show will bring together the industry’s best retailers and brands to explore the trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of food this summer and beyond.
The 2026 Summer Show will feature over 900 booths, including over 800 center store exhibitors and 100 fresh suppliers, with over 1,000 retailers in attendance. As a premier buying and selling event, the show gives KeHE’s partners the opportunity to meet, sample products, and place orders to stock their shelves for the summer season. By participating, suppliers and retailers gain valuable connections, discover new opportunities, and drive business growth in today’s evolving grocery landscape.
“The KeHE Summer Show is a powerful opportunity to connect our retail and brand partners around the trends shaping the future of food,” said Ari Goldsmith, Vice President of Marketing & Digital Media of KeHE. “We’re excited to bring the industry together in Denver for two days of innovation, insights, and meaningful connection.”
A cornerstone of the event is KeHE’s Executive Update, which will provide partners with insights into the current economic environment, key industry trends, and KeHE’s continued progress and future investments to support retailer and brand growth.
This year’s Summer Show will debut Wild Oats®, a new KeHE Exclusive Brand. Wild Oats will relaunch with the first and only Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) cold-pressed juices and smoothies, along with pasture-raised ROC eggs and free-range organic egg offerings, with first tastes available exclusively at the Summer Show. KeHE will also feature its expanded subsidiaries, Tree of Life® USA and Tree of Life Canada. Tree of Life Canada, a division of KeHE, will showcase its turnkey solution for brands to expand into Canada through end-to-end support, including importing, national logistics, and sales across retail, foodservice, and independent channels, supporting KeHE’s commitment to scalable growth and long-term partner success. Tree of Life USA will offer an exclusive look at unique cheese offerings from Coombe Castle and Tgt; brands distributed exclusively in the U.S. by KeHE to address evolving consumer needs.
Fresh products will take center stage at KeHE Fresh Marketplace™, featuring award-winning specialty cheese suppliers, including producers recognized by the American Cheese Society (ACS), a long-standing strategic partner of KeHE. Retailers in attendance will be provided with an assortment of the best-of-the-best specialty cheeses and can enter for a chance to win a pizza oven.
Throughout the show, retailers will gain access to significant value through Show-Only Deals. These exclusive deals are available to independent retailers, single-store operators, and small regional chains, helping them stay competitive during the critical summer selling season.
Beyond business, KeHE will continue its commitment to purpose through Serving Goodness, a KeHE Cares Foundation® community impact initiative, bringing together attendees to support local Denver organizations and give back to the community.
Together, these experiences make the 2026 KeHE Summer Show a must-attend event for retailers and brands looking to stay ahead of what’s next in grocery. For more information about the 2026 KeHE Summer Show, including the full schedule of events, visit https://www.kehe.com/news-blog/events/2026-kehe-summer-show/. In June, KeHE will be hosting its (invite-only) Holiday Show in Chicago. Learn more at https://www.kehe.com/news-blog/events/2026-kehe-holiday-show/
About KeHE KeHE Distributors, LLC (KeHE) is a leading distributor of natural & organic, specialty, and fresh products to more than 31,000 natural food stores, chain and independent grocery stores, e-commerce retailers, and other specialty products retailers throughout North America. KeHE, a 100% employee-owned company with over 8,000 employees, is a Certified B Corporation and drives its mission of serving to make lives better throughout all aspects of its operation. For more about KeHE, visit KeHE.com or check out its social media channels: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
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