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March 19, 2006 - March 22, 2006
Birmingham NEC - United Kingdom
Foodex Meatex 2006 is the only show that covers all aspects of food production, processing, packaging and retailing.
Visitors include senior management serving all sectors of the food production, processing, packaging and retailing industries - meat & poultry, fish, fresh produce, bakery, dairy, drinks, ready meals, organics, confectionery, cereals, food service, catering multiples and independent retailers.
Foodex Meatex forms part of theFood & Drink World 2006, the largest food manufacturing show in the UK. Comprising Foodex Meatex, Food & Drink Expo and The Convenience Retailing Show, 35,000 visitors are expected through the doors.
The International Agriculture and Technology Centre, Red Meat Industry Forum, British Meat Processors Association, the Royal Smithfield Club and a plethora of additional industry associations are all supporting the 2006 show.
Foodex Meatex is an essential event for the UK Food Manufacturing industry. It has an established record of bringing together businesses involved in the manufacturing, processing and packaging of food with the suppliers of equipment to the industry.
The biggest food manufacturing show with the highest combined audience of food professionals of any exhibition in the UK has been formed by the co-location of Foodex Meatex, Food & Drink Expo and the Convenience Retailing Show.
Foodex Meatex will deliver exhibitors covering all aspects of food production, food processing & packaging, food safety and hygiene, ingredients, consumables, refrigeration, IT, logistics, traceability, advisory services, research and academic institutions.
10 Business Reasons Why You Should Visit:
1 - Source new products
2 - Search for specific business solutions
3 - Update on industry trends
4 - Keep up-to-date with the law and its implications
5 - Establish ways to improve efficiency and productivity
6 - Discover ways of improving profitability
7 - Process control and integration
8 - Benchmark your business with your peer group
9 - Networking
10 - Gain competitive advantage
We listen to our visitors. In response to extensive and current market research, Foodex Meatex Special Features will include:
PACK-IT & The Packaging Village
A Packaging meets Processing Park exploring just how your product arrives on the shelf. (82% of respondents gave the inclusion of the central 500m sq feature as a major reason to attend).
Independents'' Day
Taking place on the Sunday only, there will be a host of special features for the best of Britain''s butchers:
* Sausage competitions: Champion of Champions and the Select Selection
* Prize Pies: the best cold pies will be judged across 2 categories - Pork & Speciality
* A touch of theatre: Super Sausage and Surprise Prize practical workshops
All fronted by 2 prize-winning butchers - Allan Bennett and Keith Boxley.
Food & Drink Tomorrow
An educational and thought-provoking look at the technologies that will form the supply chain of tomorrow.
Food Safety Forum
Health & Safety area covering food hygiene, legislation and regulations, best practice, quality control, laboratory & test equipment.
Sandwich & Snack Solutions
Featuring a ''Sandwich Trail'', the centre will provide a meeting place for retail and food service sector buyers.
Food & Drink World
Food and Drink World 2006 will be the largest manufacturing show to be held in the UK next year with 40,000 visitors expected through the doors. Comprising Foodex Meatex, The Convenience Retailing Show and Food & Drink Expo, the event will encompass every aspect of food and drink manufacturing including production, processing, packaging, product development and retailing.
Independent research among past, current and potential visitors in all categories shows that 61% of prospective visitors would be encouraged to attend Foodex Meatex by the launch of Food & Drink World 2006.