PORTLAND, Maine (Aug. 12, 2008)-The Organic Trade Association (OTA), in partnership with Diversified Business Communications, today announced it will co-locate its 2009 All Things OrganicTM Conference and Trade Show with two of Diversified's Cultural Food brand events–Expo Comida Latina and All Asia Food–June 16-18, 2009, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

"This is an exciting time to be involved in the organic and ethnic and specialty product sectors, particularly as organic and specialty/ethnic foods are the two fastest-growing segments of retail food sales," said David Gagnon, OTA's Interim Executive Director. He added, "These co-located events will offer national and regional forward-thinking retailers, foodservice professionals and manufacturers access to valuable educational opportunities and sourcing options that will help them stay competitive in the changing landscape of food consumption in North America."