EXHIBITION


CRAFTBUTCHER l MARCH 2018


THE LATEST MEAT PROCESSING TRENDS UNCOVERED AT FOODEX 2018


Visitors to the NEC, Birmingham in April can discover a wide range of new technological innovations to meet growing consumers demands


AN increased popularity in plant-based products and diets is creating new challenges for manufacturers in the meat and seafood industries. With over a quarter (28%) of meat eating Brits reported to have reduced or limited their meat consumption in the last six months , an increasing movement towards ‘flexitarianism’ is being noted whereby consumers sit comfortably between the meat-eaters and non-meat eaters, by making a conscious effort to reduce their meat intake. Te meat sector has


long remained a traditional category with low levels of innovation versus other fresh food sectors. However, in response to changing consumer diets and rising concerns about sustainability and waste, a number of trends are gaining traction. Free- range, high-quality meats are more in favour with the health-conscious and ethically-minded consumer, whilst portion packaging and frozen formats, which help reduce both food and packaging waste, is in high demand. Exhibitors at Foodex


2018, the UK’s leading trade


event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries, will shine a spotlight on the pressing trends impacting the meat sector, when it returns to the NEC, Birmingham this April. Demonstrating excellence


in the meat manufacturing industry, Foodex will also play host to two competitions, organised by the National Federation of Meat & Food Traders, with the Premier Young Butcher Competition 2018 taking place on Monday 16th April and the National Meat Products Competition taking place the following day. For more on these


competitions see pages 5 & 16. Speaking about the


appeal of the show for meat processors, Dan Dixon, Event Director, said: “Trends relating to the consumption of meat and seafood products represents a major shiſt in consumer behaviour. Foodex presents the best opportunity to discover the latest innovations, technologies and talented individuals working to improve the sector, challenging new thinking and ensuring high-quality, safe products are available for consumers to purchase. We’ll shortly be announcing our live event programme and we’re confident visitors to Foodex interested in the meat sectors will have plenty to learn from, listen to and debate – challenging new thinking and celebrating tradition at the NEC in Birmingham.” To register for Foodex at the


NEC, please visit http://www. foodex.co.uk/ n


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