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FOOD FAIR’S
‘A SUCCESS’
THE first ever Birmingham
International Food Fair has been
BY JOHN EDDEN
labelled a ‘huge success’, by
also represented with traditional produce
Leader of the Council, Mike
and locally brewed drinks.
Whitby, one of the main organis-
Coun Whitby said: “The summer fair has
ers of the event. been a big success - one that we’ll look to
And, with around 250,000 visitors enjoy- build on over the next few years.
ing the inaugural event, Coun Whitby is
Appetite
confident the fair will go from strength over
the next few years.
“The visitor figures show a definite
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appetite for a summer sister to our now
world famous Frankfurt Christmas Market
Running over nine days (June 20-28) the and that event has grown from 200,000 vis-
fair featured over 60 stalls, located in itors in 2001 to a massive 2.8million last
Victoria Square and New Street, showcas- year.
ing dishes and flavours from a wide range of “Visitors to the International Food Fair
countries, including France, Greece, Italy, have been able to enjoy cuisine from around
Spain, Australia and the Far East. the world and the best of British and I’m
The best of British food and drink was delighted to say it’s been a huge success.”
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