PREVIEW FOODEX 10 GOOD REASONS TO VISIT FOODEX
Registration is now open for this year’s Foodex, the UK's premier trade event for food and drink manufacturing, processing, packaging and logistics
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he Foodex show returns this March (30th-1st April, NEC Birmingham)
with a remit of providing 2020’s most comprehensive deep dive into the trends, products, challenges and opportunities that will set the agenda for the coming year. Ahead of the show, we’re providing a glimpse at just some of the highlights that visitors can expect to see. #1. Innovation, Innovation, Innovation (30th March - 1st April 2020) The Foodex show floor will be alive with over 40 brand new launches and a raft of innovative thinking, meaning visitors will get 2020’s clearest snapshot of the market-at-large. A new precision, robotic food handling
system (Colin Mear Engineering Ltd – stand M161); a high density EPP series of containers for hot or cold food items (Catering Equipment Ltd - stand T219); a user friendly Technifoamer (QJS – stand G258) and plug and play nitrogen generation system (MSS Nitrogen Limited – stand K171) are just some of the innovative new products to be featured at the show. #2. Meat the 21st Century Craft Butcher and Celebrate Young Turks… (31st March and 1st April 2020) The Foodex Competition Theatre will play host to one of the biggest dates in the butchery calendar; Premier Young Butcher 2020. Recognised as one of the most demanding UK butchery craft skills tests on the circuit, the competition is open to 18 to 28-year-old young butchers from across the UK and is sure to provide an entertaining, nerve- jangling showcase for the talents of some of the country’s finest young masters. Held for the very first time, the Craft
Butcher Awards in association with National Craft Butchers (NCB) will showcase the skills of the 21st century craft butcher in product development and innovation. Covering Barbecue, Charcuterie, Kitchen Ready, Meat in Pastry, Ready to Heat and Sausage categories, competitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate traditional skills in manufacturing as well as originality and innovation competing for Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. #3. What’s Next for Meat-Free? (2.20pm, 30th March 2020) So that’s the meat, but what about the plant- based revolution? An expert panel will be looking ahead to debate meat’s future in light of a raft of innovative, plant-based
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substitutes coming to the fore. Dr Michael Betz, Food Technologist for Handtmann Group will be joined by Tiia Mörsky, Ingredient Research Team Leader, Production and Processing Research Department at Campden BRI Group and Policy Director at the Sustainable Food Trust, Richard Young, in what promises to be a fascinating keynote debate, chaired by the editor of Food Manufacture, Rod Addy. #4. Industry 4.0 (30th March - 1st April 2020) Foodex will be the place to learn more
about ‘Industry 4.0’ and meet the innovators – speakers and exhibitors – helping make sense of it all. On the centre stage a fascinating look
at upgrading the workforce through technology, debating if humans could be largely surplus to requirements within the next decade, will take place, while a panel of experts will be asking if artificial intelligence could be the Holy Grail for forecasting. On the show floor, dozens of
companies specialising in automation and robotics are waiting to introduce game changing technology. #5. The Quest for Better Bread (30th March 2020) Also taking place in the Foodex competition theatre, the search for Britain’s Best Loaf culminates in a live judging session, followed by a glittering awards presentation. Categories include Gluten Free, Innovation, White and Wholegrain with two categories for Sourdough – Traditional and Commercial. #6. The Engage Lounge (30th March - 1st April 2020) Visitors in need of brief respite from the bustling aisles of Foodex can call in at The Engage Lounge, in partnership with Reconomy Group & Valpak; an interactive visitor lounge highlighting all sectors of the industry and offering a place to meet, interact and plan the day. #7. Sustainable Soul Searching (12.40pm – 30th March 2020) This debate will question if the food industry’s countless sustainable drives and initiatives are all really enough to meet Government targets and ultimately help curb global warming. The not-to-be- missed debate will feature prominent strategists and experts in sustainable practice, offering visitors actionable, real world solutions. #8. Witness a Mayo Masterclass in VR
Foodex is part of The UK Food Shows, uniting five shows under one roof and covering the complete supply chain. While the content of each show has been tailored to meet the exacting requirements of its respective audience, they are united by four overarching themes: Health & Nutrition, Sustainability, Technology and Consumer Insight
(1.30pm, 31st March 2020) One of the world’s leading companies in the processing, laboratory and analytical industry, IKA is partnering with sister brand realworld one, to whisk visitors off to a virtual production plant for an interactive virtual reality lesson in mayonnaise making. The informal and fun session will
present practical ways to harness virtual and augmented reality in production, which could change the way training is delivered in manufacturing. #9. Rethinking Waste and the Problem with the ‘P’-Word (1.30pm, 1st April 2020) While there’s a growing awareness of the environmental impact some plastics can have when discarded irresponsibly – most notably single use variants – reducing or removing them completely can mean businesses face significant technical challenges. This keynote panel debate will explore alternative materials with practical case studies and consumer insights on attitudes to managing waste. #10. Don’t just take our word for it… “It’s absolutely fantastic to see what other people are doing, what is out there, and these events are fantastic for getting your name out there, getting customers like ourselves to see what’s available in the market.” lan Ellis – Engineering & Technology Director, Coca-Cola European Partners “I think it’s because of the variety; the
To see more of what’s on offer ahead of Foodex 2020 and plan ahead, visitors can go to:
www.foodex.co.uk, and select the ‘Innovation@’ product category, which aggregates every new launch at the show. It is also possible to register for a free entry badge
fact that Foodex covers everything from fresh food to processed, to ingredients to machinery and equipment, through to factory design; it’s a one-stop shop. There’s an energy to it and everybody’s working and feeding off each other, which is great.” Ann Ruddy – Founder, Redrose Developments LTD The UK Food Shows unite five shows
under one roof, covering the complete supply chain in three days of insight, innovation and inspiration. Foodex joins Food & Drink Expo, The Ingredients Show, National Convenience Show and Farm Shop & Deli Show.
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