To discover the newest and most innovative food and drink products available on the world market AND mix with the movers and shakers in the industry, make a date with the award-winning Food & Drink Expo and the Convenience Retailing Show, held at the NEC, Birmingham, between 19 - 22 March 2006.
Food & Drink Expo will bring together over 800 UK, regional, international and speciality exhibitors, many of them new to the Show. Aimed at retailers, caterers, manufacturers, buyers, restaurateurs and wholesalers, the show will give visitors an opportunity to sample new products and engage in a lively debate about serious issues affecting the food and drink industry.
Food & Drink Expo is bigger and better then ever before with a stronger international presence from countries such as Japan, Poland, Southern United States and Thailand. NEW attractions include Bar Talk for those who want to find out about the latest cocktails, Sandwich & Snack Solutions, a dedicated area for convenience products and Services and Ingredients Solutions, which will provide a showcase for ingredients.
Other features include the World Kitchen, Wine & Cheese Theatre, Chef Competition, Show Restaurant, the innovative Ideas to Dine For! competition and of course, The Great Debate.
The Convenience Retailing Show, the UK’s number one independent event for the whole convenience sector, is also back with a bang with over 200 leading suppliers of convenience products and services. Visitors can find out about the latest trends and technology and sample new products in the convenience sector. The Show has become an important diary date for senior buyers and key decision-makers from independents, CTNs, symbol groups and forecourt retail outlets, providing them with an invaluable networking experience and real business solutions.
Star attractions include Ideas to Take Away (sponsored by Cadbury Trebor Bassett), Food 2 Go and the Buyers Lounge (sponsored by Pepsi Co).
Neil Felton, Exhibitions Director for William Reed, comments: “The grocery and convenience retailing industries are constantly evolving. Food & Drink Expo and CRS will not only give visitors the opportunity to source new suppliers, goods and services, but will also give them an exclusive insight into this fast moving industry and a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities. If you’re serious about food and drink, you should be there.”
FOOD & DRINK EXPO 19-22 March 2006
Sun, Mon, Tues: 10am - 5pm
Wed: 10am – 4pm
Register free at www.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk

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