NEWS | Industry Events Venditalia 2020 has been rescheduled
Venditalia, the international vending fair, initially scheduled for May, has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus. A statement from the organisers said
the next edition of Venditalia will now be held at Fieramilano Rho Exhibition Centre from November 18 to 21, 2020. The decision to postpone the event is in line with the latest ordinances
issued by Italy’s Lombardy region, with the Decrees of the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers and with the guidelines of the Italian Ministry of Health, and aims primarily to protect the health of all the people working on the event. The new date was identified after listening to market needs and open
discussions with exhibitors, buyers and stakeholders, and also considering the international calendar: the month of November proved to be the best for the event.
Vendex Midlands postponed to October 6
Vendex Midlands has been postponed until October 6 following the latest government advice around COVID-19. Show Director Phil Reynolds of
Trade Events, said: “All exhibitors have been contacted and we are contacting pre-registered visitors. This has been a difficult but necessary decision and we would like to thank our exhibitors, visitors and suppliers for their understanding. We look forward to welcoming you to Vendex Midlands in October.” Vendex Midlands will take place on October6 in Milton Keynes and Vendex North
on November10 in Leeds. Vendex Scotland has been postponed for now. For further information please visit
www.vend-ex.com
WHA conference postponed
The Water Dispenser and Hydration Association (WHA) has postponed its first conference, which was due to be held next week, until October. WHA general manager Phillipa Atkinson-Clow
said the decision had been taken “in the light of the current coronavirus situation, taking into account the safety and concerns of both exhibitors and delegates”. Mrs Atkinson-Clow confirmed the event will
now be on October 29 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes. The new WHA represents the amalgamation
of the BWCA and the EDWCA and the event will include a morning conference with several industry speakers followed by an afternoon trade show with industry specific seminars. The event will close with a charity gala dinner in the evening.
Insight into UK
Water Drinks market The 2020 UK Water Drinks Conference (September 3) will provide updates and insights on consumer and market trends as well as exploring the direction of new product development and debating challenges from public health to packaging sustainability.
Attendees will gain valuable perspectives
for reviewing future business strategy, setting up new projects and advancing the prospects of the United Kingdom becoming a better 'Hydration Nation'. Programme highlights include: • Market overview from Kantar and
Zenith Global • Sustainability solutions from Ecosurety, Green Alliance, Natural Source Waters Association and Nestlé • Industry leadership panel with Danone, Harrogate, Highland Spring and Nestlé • Hydration research from University of
East London and Danone • Emerging segment innovation with AquaBritish, Bottle Up, DrinkThreeDots and Upbeat. A display area will offer brands the
opportunity to showcase their water drinks free of charge in the Chiller Corner, which provides allocated shelf space in display fridges for all attendees to discover and taste. New businesses will gain valuable and constructive feedback first hand from industry experts and peers. The audience will be drawn from senior
industry managers, suppliers, retailers, advisers and the trade press.
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