Events Calendar
03 August, 2010
NSA Sheep 2010
Location: Three Counties Showground, Malvern
Contact phone: 01938 590535
Contact: Helen Davies
SA Sheep 2010, the industry’s premier biennial initiative, will be staged at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, on Tuesday, August 3 by the National Sheep Association and co-organiser the Three Counties Agricultural Society.
The event will build on NSA Sheep 2008, which attracted 220 exhibitors offering technical and business advice, and included 52 breed societies and associations.
More than 10,000 farmers and industry representatives from throughout the UK attended the event, along with more 100 overseas visitors from 10 different countries, including official inward missions from France, Romania, and Russia.
For the 2010 event, a series of informative seminars complementing the wide range of educational and commercial trade stands is also planned, offering the complete package for the entire sheep sector.
NSA Sheep 2010
Location: Three Counties Showground, Malvern
Contact phone: 01938 590535
Contact: Helen Davies
SA Sheep 2010, the industry’s premier biennial initiative, will be staged at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, on Tuesday, August 3 by the National Sheep Association and co-organiser the Three Counties Agricultural Society.
The event will build on NSA Sheep 2008, which attracted 220 exhibitors offering technical and business advice, and included 52 breed societies and associations.
More than 10,000 farmers and industry representatives from throughout the UK attended the event, along with more 100 overseas visitors from 10 different countries, including official inward missions from France, Romania, and Russia.
For the 2010 event, a series of informative seminars complementing the wide range of educational and commercial trade stands is also planned, offering the complete package for the entire sheep sector.
04 - 19 September, 2010
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight
Location: Scotland
Contact phone: 0131 524 8644
Contact: Fiona Richmond
Previously known as Scottish Food Fortnight, this foodies’ delight unites people from all walks of life to celebrate and promote Scotland’s larder, providing the perfect platform for everyone who loves food and drink to learn more about it, discover new tastes and smells, meet our producers and champion quality Scottish produce that is often right on our very doorstep.
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight
Location: Scotland
Contact phone: 0131 524 8644
Contact: Fiona Richmond
Previously known as Scottish Food Fortnight, this foodies’ delight unites people from all walks of life to celebrate and promote Scotland’s larder, providing the perfect platform for everyone who loves food and drink to learn more about it, discover new tastes and smells, meet our producers and champion quality Scottish produce that is often right on our very doorstep.
05 - 07 September, 2010
Speciality & Fine Food Fair
Location: Olympia, London
Contact phone: 020 7886 3093
Contact: Toby Wand
The definitive event for showcasing artisan food and drink to trade buyers. Delis, farm shops, independent retailers, restaurants, hotels, caterers & wholesalers are looking to source fine food with provenance, local sourcing and quality at the top of their agenda.
The market leading reputation that Speciality & Fine Food Fair has earned over the last 10 years means this is where they look first.
Speciality & Fine Food Fair
Location: Olympia, London
Contact phone: 020 7886 3093
Contact: Toby Wand
The definitive event for showcasing artisan food and drink to trade buyers. Delis, farm shops, independent retailers, restaurants, hotels, caterers & wholesalers are looking to source fine food with provenance, local sourcing and quality at the top of their agenda.
The market leading reputation that Speciality & Fine Food Fair has earned over the last 10 years means this is where they look first.
07 - 08 September, 2010
Dairy Event and Livestock Show
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Contact phone: 0845 458 2711
Contact: The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers
The Dairy Event and Livestock Show, now in its 134th year, is the UK’s largest livestock trade show with over 450 exhibitors.
The event attracts 14,500 visitors from all parts of the UK together with international visitors from over 30 different countries. Britain’s leading dairy farmers account for the majority of visitors which together with the large beef, sheep and goat farmers attending, make this the business to business event for the livestock industry.
This year the show moves to the NEC making it much easier to get to. There’s direct access by car from the M42 and M6 to FREE PARKING and Birmingham International airport and railway station are just a 10-15 minute under cover walk away. New coloured coded zones will also make it easy for visitors to find their way around the exhibits.
Whether you are a dairy, beef, sheep or goat farmer don’t miss this exciting event.
Dairy Event and Livestock Show
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Contact phone: 0845 458 2711
Contact: The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers
The Dairy Event and Livestock Show, now in its 134th year, is the UK’s largest livestock trade show with over 450 exhibitors.
The event attracts 14,500 visitors from all parts of the UK together with international visitors from over 30 different countries. Britain’s leading dairy farmers account for the majority of visitors which together with the large beef, sheep and goat farmers attending, make this the business to business event for the livestock industry.
This year the show moves to the NEC making it much easier to get to. There’s direct access by car from the M42 and M6 to FREE PARKING and Birmingham International airport and railway station are just a 10-15 minute under cover walk away. New coloured coded zones will also make it easy for visitors to find their way around the exhibits.
Whether you are a dairy, beef, sheep or goat farmer don’t miss this exciting event.
10 - 12 September, 2010
Ludlow Food Festival
Location: Ludlow, Shropshire
Contact phone: 01584 873957
Contact: info@foodfestival.co.uk
Held every year in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, the small town with the large reputation for good food and drink - this year's Ludlow Food and Drink Festival will feature more than 130 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country, inside Ludlow Castle.
Ludlow Food Festival
Location: Ludlow, Shropshire
Contact phone: 01584 873957
Contact: info@foodfestival.co.uk
Held every year in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, the small town with the large reputation for good food and drink - this year's Ludlow Food and Drink Festival will feature more than 130 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country, inside Ludlow Castle.
12 - 15 September, 2010
InterMeat
Location: Dusseldorf, Germany
Contact: intermeat@messe-duesseldorf.de
InterMeat is the leading trade fair for the largest industrial branch in the food products industry. This event is the central meeting place for top-buyers from retail chains and medium sized food retailers from Germany and Europe, for all product groups from the meat and sausage market, all the way through to meat packaging and cutting machines.
InterMeat
Location: Dusseldorf, Germany
Contact: intermeat@messe-duesseldorf.de
InterMeat is the leading trade fair for the largest industrial branch in the food products industry. This event is the central meeting place for top-buyers from retail chains and medium sized food retailers from Germany and Europe, for all product groups from the meat and sausage market, all the way through to meat packaging and cutting machines.
18 September - 03 October, 2010
British Food Fortnight
Location: UK, nationwide
The event will celebrate the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces with promotions and tastings in shops, all-British menus in pubs and restaurants, food and cookery lessons in schools and glorious food festivals. Whether you are shopping in supermarkets or local shops, or eating in pubs or restaurants you will be able to enjoy the best of British food during the Fortnight.
British Food Fortnight
Location: UK, nationwide
The event will celebrate the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces with promotions and tastings in shops, all-British menus in pubs and restaurants, food and cookery lessons in schools and glorious food festivals. Whether you are shopping in supermarkets or local shops, or eating in pubs or restaurants you will be able to enjoy the best of British food during the Fortnight.
26 - 29 September, 2010
IMS World Meat Congress
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Contact phone: (54 11) 5353 5090
Contact: Juan Napolitano
For the second time in its history, the venue for the World Meat Congress will be the Argentine Republic. The biannual event organized by the International Meat Secretariat summons the main beef, and ovine and pork meat producers.
IMS World Meat Congress
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Contact phone: (54 11) 5353 5090
Contact: Juan Napolitano
For the second time in its history, the venue for the World Meat Congress will be the Argentine Republic. The biannual event organized by the International Meat Secretariat summons the main beef, and ovine and pork meat producers.
29 September, 2010
Beef South West 2010
Location: Exeter Livestock Centre, Devon
Contact phone: 01392 278801
Contact: One Voice Media and PR
The exciting new Beef South West event will take place at Exeter Livestock Centre, Devon on Wednesday 29th September 2010, on a wave of renewed optimism for British beef.
Organised by the National Beef Association South West, this dynamic one day event will showcase the breadth and depth of quality breeding and production, with the focus on profit and performance. The West country is a major player in the UK with 20% of the national cattle herd.
Highlights include a major primestock show, cattle auction, cookery and butchery theatre as well forage and technology transfer features. Involving young beef producers of the future is a key objective of the event to encourage increased beef production in the South West.
The NBA South West have moved the event, now in its 4th record year, to Exeter Livestock Centre from Hatherleigh to benefit from the excellent transport links, including M5 motorway, Exeter Airport and St David's Intercity rail station - making it easier than ever for beef producers from all over the UK to come to the show and have a great day out.
Beef South West 2010
Location: Exeter Livestock Centre, Devon
Contact phone: 01392 278801
Contact: One Voice Media and PR
The exciting new Beef South West event will take place at Exeter Livestock Centre, Devon on Wednesday 29th September 2010, on a wave of renewed optimism for British beef.
Organised by the National Beef Association South West, this dynamic one day event will showcase the breadth and depth of quality breeding and production, with the focus on profit and performance. The West country is a major player in the UK with 20% of the national cattle herd.
Highlights include a major primestock show, cattle auction, cookery and butchery theatre as well forage and technology transfer features. Involving young beef producers of the future is a key objective of the event to encourage increased beef production in the South West.
The NBA South West have moved the event, now in its 4th record year, to Exeter Livestock Centre from Hatherleigh to benefit from the excellent transport links, including M5 motorway, Exeter Airport and St David's Intercity rail station - making it easier than ever for beef producers from all over the UK to come to the show and have a great day out.
02 - 03 October, 2010
East Midlands Food and Drink Festival
Location: Brooksby Hall, Melton Mowbray
Contact phone: 01673 828764
Contact: Kathleen Codd
Held at Brooksby Hall, The East Midlands Food and Drink Festival will once again bring together a huge selection of cheeses, breads, pies, game, beers, spices, juices, bison, chocolate, cider, wines, chutneys, sausages, cakes, ostrich, pancakes and much more from some of the country's finest producers, many from the East Midlands region
East Midlands Food and Drink Festival
Location: Brooksby Hall, Melton Mowbray
Contact phone: 01673 828764
Contact: Kathleen Codd
Held at Brooksby Hall, The East Midlands Food and Drink Festival will once again bring together a huge selection of cheeses, breads, pies, game, beers, spices, juices, bison, chocolate, cider, wines, chutneys, sausages, cakes, ostrich, pancakes and much more from some of the country's finest producers, many from the East Midlands region
07 - 08 October, 2010
GLOBALG.A.P Conference
Location: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
Contact phone: +49-(0)221-57993-693
Contact: Nina Kretschmer
Top international speakers from the private and public sector will provide key insights into Good Agricultural Practice developments around the globe.
Contributing organisations include Aeon, ANECOOP, Conad Soc Coop, Coop, Fyffes Group Ltd., Marchelot S.A., Metro Group, Morrisons, U.S. Foodservice and Vion N.V.
GLOBALG.A.P Conference
Location: Hilton London Metropole Hotel
Contact phone: +49-(0)221-57993-693
Contact: Nina Kretschmer
Top international speakers from the private and public sector will provide key insights into Good Agricultural Practice developments around the globe.
Contributing organisations include Aeon, ANECOOP, Conad Soc Coop, Coop, Fyffes Group Ltd., Marchelot S.A., Metro Group, Morrisons, U.S. Foodservice and Vion N.V.
17 - 21 October, 2010
SIAL
Location: Paris Nord Villepinte, France
Contact phone: +33 (0)1 76 77 13 33
Contact: exhibit@sial.fr
A global marketplace for all those involved in the food industry (retail, trade, manufacturing, catering professions, services). SIAL is where business and innovation meet.
SIAL
Location: Paris Nord Villepinte, France
Contact phone: +33 (0)1 76 77 13 33
Contact: exhibit@sial.fr
A global marketplace for all those involved in the food industry (retail, trade, manufacturing, catering professions, services). SIAL is where business and innovation meet.
21 October, 2010
Meat and poultry: latest developments Campden BRI seminar
Location: Campden BRI, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Contact phone: 01386 842104
Contact: Campden BRI Training Department
The meat and poultry industry is never far away from the news headlines. As part of a review of latest developments in key areas, this seminar will highlight legislative hot topics, challenges facing the white meat industry, halal slaughter, meat quality prediction and sustainability.
The range of the topics will appeal to all sectors of the meat and poultry industry from slaughter through manufacturing to the retail and food service sectors.
Meat and poultry: latest developments Campden BRI seminar
Location: Campden BRI, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Contact phone: 01386 842104
Contact: Campden BRI Training Department
The meat and poultry industry is never far away from the news headlines. As part of a review of latest developments in key areas, this seminar will highlight legislative hot topics, challenges facing the white meat industry, halal slaughter, meat quality prediction and sustainability.
The range of the topics will appeal to all sectors of the meat and poultry industry from slaughter through manufacturing to the retail and food service sectors.
22 - 24 October, 2010
North West Food Lovers Festival
Location: Tatton Park, Cheshire
Contact phone: 01244 355474
Contact: Alex Slater
This year’s festival is set to be the best yet. There will be over 120 delicious food and drink stalls selling the best produce available from across the region. As well as the opportunity to taste, sample and buy all the delicious foods and drink, there will be the ever popular celebrity chef demonstrations including Simon Rimmer and Andrew Nutter.
North West Food Lovers Festival
Location: Tatton Park, Cheshire
Contact phone: 01244 355474
Contact: Alex Slater
This year’s festival is set to be the best yet. There will be over 120 delicious food and drink stalls selling the best produce available from across the region. As well as the opportunity to taste, sample and buy all the delicious foods and drink, there will be the ever popular celebrity chef demonstrations including Simon Rimmer and Andrew Nutter.
27 - 29 October, 2010
IAI Expo
Location: Karnal, India
Contact phone: +91 184 2202174
Contact: Geetika Malhotra (Meat Processing)
An industry event extraordinaire, IAI INDIA 2010 brings the world’s entire animal industry on a common B2B platform that effectively deals with industry issues and above all provides you an extraordinary opportunity to make your business multiply.
IAI Expo
Location: Karnal, India
Contact phone: +91 184 2202174
Contact: Geetika Malhotra (Meat Processing)
An industry event extraordinaire, IAI INDIA 2010 brings the world’s entire animal industry on a common B2B platform that effectively deals with industry issues and above all provides you an extraordinary opportunity to make your business multiply.
06 - 20 November, 2010
National Taste of Game fortnight
Location: Nationwide
Contact phone: 01244 573000
Contact: gameson@basc.org.uk
This unique initiative is organised by The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) to highlight the benefits of game meat as a local, wild and nutritious food, while at the same time providing a focal point for encouraging the public, BASC members and their friends to enjoy the great taste of game.
National Taste of Game fortnight
Location: Nationwide
Contact phone: 01244 573000
Contact: gameson@basc.org.uk
This unique initiative is organised by The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) to highlight the benefits of game meat as a local, wild and nutritious food, while at the same time providing a focal point for encouraging the public, BASC members and their friends to enjoy the great taste of game.
13 - 16 March, 2011
Pro2Pac
Location: Excel, London, UK
Contact phone: 020 7240 2444
Contact: Phil Hawkins
Now in its third year, Pro2Pac 2011, featuring Packaging Innovation, is the only biennial processing and packaging exhibition dedicated entirely to the food and drink sector. Widely recognised as one of the industry’s must-attend exhibitions, Pro2Pac 2011 will be showcasing a range of innovative packaging solutions, sustainable materials, new manufacturing equipment, and a range of first-class services to help companies innovate, operate more effectively, increase profits, and keep up with consumer demand. At the heart of the event will be the Packaging Innovation Seminars, which will offer expert insight and stimulating debate on the latest packaging trends and challenges.
Pro2Pac
Location: Excel, London, UK
Contact phone: 020 7240 2444
Contact: Phil Hawkins
Now in its third year, Pro2Pac 2011, featuring Packaging Innovation, is the only biennial processing and packaging exhibition dedicated entirely to the food and drink sector. Widely recognised as one of the industry’s must-attend exhibitions, Pro2Pac 2011 will be showcasing a range of innovative packaging solutions, sustainable materials, new manufacturing equipment, and a range of first-class services to help companies innovate, operate more effectively, increase profits, and keep up with consumer demand. At the heart of the event will be the Packaging Innovation Seminars, which will offer expert insight and stimulating debate on the latest packaging trends and challenges.
28 March, 2011
Meat and Poultry Processing Awards
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
Contact phone: 01293 610431
Contact: Emma Hooper
Now in their 2nd year, the awards aim to reward individuals and businesses across the processing sector, highlighting best practice and professionalism for processors who are driving initiatives and improvements in both home and export markets.
Entering the awards is a great way to showcase your achievements and get recognition for your team members. Entries open in September. To request an entry form, or for more information about the awards contact Emma Hooper.
Meat and Poultry Processing Awards
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
Contact phone: 01293 610431
Contact: Emma Hooper
Now in their 2nd year, the awards aim to reward individuals and businesses across the processing sector, highlighting best practice and professionalism for processors who are driving initiatives and improvements in both home and export markets.
Entering the awards is a great way to showcase your achievements and get recognition for your team members. Entries open in September. To request an entry form, or for more information about the awards contact Emma Hooper.
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