07 February, 2012
Marketplace International 2012
Location: Dublin
A free one day event hosted by Bord Bia, The Irish Food Board, Marketplace International 2012 offers the opportunity to meet the best of the Irish food and drink industry under one roof, in just one day.

The event will take place on the 7th of February 2012 in Ireland’s new National Convention Centre, located right in the centre of Dublin city.

It will offer:

* A showcase of over 170 Irish Suppliers including craft and artisan companies representing a broad range of product categories
* Bespoke one-day itineraries, guaranteeing a minimum of 10 short introductory meetings with potential suppliers
* The opportunity to network with 380+ industry peers
* The chance to be the first to market with product, pack and format innovation
* An option to extend the stay to visit suppliers or retailers in the greater Dublin area

25 - 28 March, 2012
Foodex
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Contact phone: +44 (0)1293 610355
Contact: Daren Rose-Neale
Foodex is the exhibition for anyone involved in food and drink processing, packaging and retailing. The food and drink sector is the largest area of manufacturing in the UK, with a turnover of more than £70bn and employing over 500,000 people. Foodex offers the perfect platform to showcase your product to the country’s top decision makers.

25 - 28 March, 2012
Food & Drink Expo
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Contact phone: 01293 610352
Contact: Jack Halliday
In 2012 Food & Drink Expo will be the largest UK food and drink trade exhibition bringing together all sectors of the food and drink market - retail, foodservice, wholesale and manufacturing. It’s the perfect event for buyers and suppliers to negotiate face to face over four days and develop longterm relationships.

25 - 31 March, 2012
National Butchers Week
Location: Nationwide
National Butchers' Week was set up by Meat Trades Journal to provide the retail butchery sector with a platform to promote their business. The aim of the week is to raise the profile of the trade among consumers, promoting butchers as a beacon of excellence for all things meat, and as a potential career to young people.

Consumers hunting for a local, first rate butcher will also be able to use MTJ's www.findabutcher.co.uk website, a free listing service for butchers and consumers to list their businesses.