What is the difference between Ingredients Network & Finished Product Network and the Event platform?

Modified on Fri, 4 Sep at 1:39 PM

Explaining the Digital Ecosystem:

As a buyer, you can tap into a connected digital ecosystem that makes it easier to discover the right suppliers, and move from research to decision before, during, and after the event.

Ingredients Network and Finished Product Network are your year-round directories to explore brands and products and review specifications. The Event App becomes your event-time hub to plan meetings, navigate the show, track your saved vendors, and keep all notes and interactions in one place.

Aspect	Ingredients Network & Finished Product Network	Event Platform
Purpose	Year-round discovery and sourcing: find suppliers, compare products, request information, and build shortlists.	Streamlined event experience: plan your schedule, find exhibitors, message or meet suppliers, and capture notes in one place.
Timeframe	Year-round	Event-centric
How you use it	Search and filter by category, claims, and certifications; request quotes or samples.	Navigate the floor and sessions; save exhibitor profiles; manage meetings; bookmark suppliers; keep notes tied to vendors.
Value & outcomes	Maintain prioritized sourcing lists with 365-day visibility into suppliers and products.	Keep a clear record of your event engagements and favorites to enable timely follow-ups and faster post-event decision-making.