2012 SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO®: Best. Show. Ever.

The 2012 SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO®, held May 8 – 10 in Chicago, broke growth records for the second straight year and left both exhibitors and attendees wanting more.

• A qualified crowd of nearly 15,000 professionals with global participation from 70 countries
• 570 exhibiting companies displaying 3+ acres of candy and snacks
• Innovations awards presented to 40 new taste-tested products across eight different categories
• Learning opportunities through standing-room only keynote sessions as well as merchandising solutions on the show floor.

The new MEATUP exhibition at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire has been a resounding success, as the £24 billion UK meat industry showcased and networked together, obtaining new business and fresh ideas.

Over 2,000 visitors were greeted by top names throughout the meat trade, in addition to specialist workshops and competitions. With a move to the NEC Birmingham, announced at the show, planned for July 2013, a number of exhibitors and sponsors have already confirmed their attendance in two years’ time.

Exhibitors already signed up for MEATUP 2013 include VC999, Autoflo Handwash Systems, Blythburgh Free Range Pork Products, Innovative Food Ingredients, Tasty Trotter and Shareteq.

Feedback from the exhibition floor was positive. Mary Irving of Creative Retail Solutions said: “The response from the visitors has been excellent, really warm and the butchers are a lovely crowd, and so easy to talk to.”

Likewise, Ian Mackway from RAPS UK was enthusiastic with how things had gone: “The show has been a tremendous success for RAPS and on the first day there was not one minute of the day when we weren’t entertaining customers on our stand and doing business. Our congratulations go to the organisers for a superb event.”

Visitor John Howard of the Danish Agriculture & Food Council was glad he made the trip to Stoneleigh: “The quality and organisation of this event is superb, and it is a tribute to the organisers that they are prepared to make a sizeable investment into the meat industry with this dedicated show. I have certainly enjoyed my visit and found it extremely worthwhile, including the pigmeat workshop.”

Day two of the MEATUP show followed a very successful networking barbecue on the previous evening, where prizes were given to the participants of the International Young Butchers Competition, which took place on the first day. Overall winner, Dutch contestant Sjouke Jan Bouma, was delighted with his win: “I feel outstanding that The Netherlands have won so much in the competition. It was very tough, but things went well. I’ve enjoyed every day of being here.” The Q Guild Meat Display Competition, which took place on the second day of the exhibition also created a great deal of interest. MEATUP will be moving to the NEC in 2013, taking place in Hall 11
on 2nd & 3rd July.

If you are interested in exhibiting at the 2013 show at the NEC Birmingham, now’s the time to get the position you want. Call Angela Coffil on 01908-613323 or e-mail angela.c@yandellmedia.com
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 The UK’s largest processing & packaging exhibition

The Total Processing & Packaging Exhibition is the UK’s largest 3 day event that showcases the latest production line solutions, material developments and product innovations. There is no better opportunity for national and international exhibiting companies to reach senior decision makers with major budgets.

Taking place on 4-6 June 2013, The Total Processing & Packaging Exhibition incorporates PAKEX, The PPMA Show and Interphex, covering every aspect of the processing and packaging industry.

Why Exhibit?

At SNACKEX  you can meet the global savoury snacks industry in one place!

Save time and money travelling from show to show and searching the internet for contacts. At SNACKEX you can meet and do business with everyone, right there and then, in one convenient location.

Organised by the European Snacks Association (ESA), SNACKEX is the only savoury snacks and snack nut event in Europe, and serves as the pre-eminent business meeting place for the industry. The event provides a unique opportunity to buy, sell and network with top management, qualified buyers and key decision-makers. Attendees will have numerous opportunities to interact with like-minded individuals at the exhibition and during the social functions that are an integral part of the event.

In Gothenburg, our chosen destination for 2013, the show, conference and hotel accommodation are conveniently located all under one roof to make it easier for everyone in the industry to network and do business.

For more information on exhibiting or attending SNACKEX,
please CALL +44(20) 7420 7220 / FAX +44(20) 7420 7221 / email esa@esa.org.uk

Read Full SNACKEX 2011 Review

Top brands sign up for TCS&D show

Stand sales for the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) exhibition in September next year have been swift since bookings opened in May.

The organisers of TCS&D – Sherwin Publications and Informa Exhibitions – are delighted that the contracts signed and reservations made so far indicate that the 2013 show will be even more successful than the inaugural event in 2011. Said Martyn Cogan, Sales and Marketing Director for TCS&D, “It’s 15 months until the doors open, yet we’ve already secured firm bookings from some of the biggest names in the cold supply chain – including Thermo King, Montracon, Gray & Adams, The Cold Consortium, Paneltex, SOMI Trailers, Blended Products, Seven Telematics, Chiltern Cold Storage Group, Chalcroft Construction, Eberspacher and BPW – so we’re very confident that the show will be a total sell-out.”

Taking place at the Peterborough Arena on 18 and 19 September next year, TCS&D 2013 will once again be supported by both the Food Storage & Distribution Federation (FSDF) and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) and will incorporate the Frozen & Chilled Foods Show. Together, the exhibitions will showcase a diverse range of solutions designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the cold supply chain.

Brand-new awards dinner

The exhibition will once again feature a formal industry dinner and, for the first time ever, this will incorporate an awards ceremony. Taking place at the end of the first day of the show at the nearby Peterborough Marriott Hotel, the TCS&D Awards Dinner will feature a range of accolades in various categories. These include Refrigerated Transporter of the Year; Refrigerated Fleet Manager of the Year; Cold Store Operator of the Year; Cold Store Manager of the Year; Livery of the Year; Environmental & Sustainability Award; Innovation Award; Health & Safety Award; Customer Service Award; and Lifetime Achievement Award. Explained Richard Cogan, Director of Sherwin Publications, “The awards programme and Black-Tie dinner have been designed to recognise excellence in the cold logistics sector and we hope that companies will take up the challenge to submit innovative products, services, initiatives and employees to compete for these prestigious awards.” For details of sponsorship opportunities or to order tickets at £95 plus VAT – to include pre-dinner cocktails, a four-course menu with wine and after-dinner entertainment – contact Richard Cogan on 01732 868288.

A cost-effective way to reach new buyers

With stands available in a range of sizes, TCS&D 2013 provides a cost-effective opportunity to meet key buyers in the chilled and frozen distribution industry. Commented Rob Fisher, Exhibition Director, “This event offers exceptional value for money for companies wishing to promote their products and services to decision-makers in the cold supply chain. Our comprehensive marketing campaign, combined with the convenient location of the venue, will ensure that professionals in the chilled and frozen sectors will view TCS&D 2013 as a must-attend event.” Firms interested in exhibiting should contact Martyn Cogan on 01732 868288 or Rob Fisher on 020 7017 6986, or visit www.tcsanddshow.com.

TCS&D show aims to repeat its success

The return of the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) exhibition in 2013 has been warmly welcomed by the industry, including the Food Storage & Distribution Federation (FSDF) and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).

Launched in 2011 to showcase solutions designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the cold supply chain, the biennial exhibition also incorporates the Frozen & Chilled Foods show. The event, along with a brand-new TCS&D Awards Dinner, will return to the Peterborough Arena on 18 and 19 September 2013.

Over 80 of the industry’s major players exhibited at the inaugural show in 2011 and the organisers – Informa Exhibitions and Sherwin Publications – are delighted that initial bookings and interest in the 2013 show indicate that it will be equally successful. The organisers will harness the resources of their established B2B publications and events – Informa’s Storage Handling Distribution magazine and International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) and Sherwin’s Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution and Frozen & Chilled Foods magazines – to promote TCS&D 2013, which is once again supported by both the FSDF and the BFFF.

Positive feedback

Said Martyn Cogan, Sales and Marketing Director, “We’ve had some tremendously positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike, which is a great platform on which to build the next show.” Michael Kane, Sales Director at Seven Refrigeration & Telematics, hailed the announcement of TCS&D 2013 as: “A welcome return of a great exhibition that showcases our industry to a focused audience.” He went on to explain, “Unlike some larger transport-oriented exhibitions, the TCS&D show condenses the key people within our market, in one place. We had absolutely no hesitation in rebooking, as we found the last show of such benefit and look forward to showing some of our new additions to the Transcan product range.”

Chalcroft Construction was another company that wasted no time in ordering a stand at the 2013 show. Commented Tess Morley, Business Development Manager, “The first TCS&D show was such a great success for Chalcroft,” she said, “that we did not hesitate when it came to booking to attend the 2013 event. There was a brilliant buzz about the first show, where we took the opportunity to network with the right people and so came away with great leads to follow up. We can’t recommend TCS&D shows highly enough.”

Chris Berridge, Managing Director of Paneltex, explained why his firm has rebooked: “Last year’s exhibition proved to be very successful for us. The combination of having an indoor stand, together with the outdoor area for our truck and trailer bodywork, enabled us to demonstrate a comprehensive selection of temperature-controlled bodywork and this proved popular with visitors, as we were really busy throughout the two-day show. It was therefore natural for us to commit to attending this show again in 2013.”

Thermo King has also booked up for TCS&D 2013 and David O’Gorman, Commercial Director for UK & Ireland, commented, “Thermo King were delighted with the quality of visitors attending TCS&D 2011. The number of visitors to our stand was very good, and at some peak times, we could have had 50% more space. We had no hesitation in rebooking for TCS&D 2013 and look forward to building on the success of the 2011 event.”

Other 2011 exhibitors to sign up immediately include Chiltern Cold Storage Group and Blended Products Ltd. Said Paul Jackson, Managing Director of Chiltern Cold Storage Group, “The TCS&D show last year was a very positive experience for us. We were impressed with the overall quality of the event and pleasantly surprised with how busy it was. The flow of traffic to our stand was good and we had a lot of interest from good quality prospects. We had no hesitation in rebooking our stand for next year.” For Blended Products Ltd, Simon Barker, Director, commented: “Blended Products had a great show with TCS&D in 2011…it took us direct to the decision-makers and engineers in our marketplace, it gave many new opportunities to obtain further business and also a chance to see our existing customers face to face.”

Awards dinner launched

TCS&D 2013 will once again feature an industry dinner but this time the event will be enhanced by the inclusion of an awards ceremony. Explained Richard Cogan, Director of Sherwin Publications, “The new TCS&D Awards Dinner will take place at the end of the first day of the show at the nearby Peterborough Marriott Hotel, and will feature a range of accolades in various categories to recognise excellence in the cold supply chain.” For details about tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Richard on 01732 868288.

Cost-effective opportunity

With stands available in a range of sizes, TCS&D 2013 provides a cost-effective opportunity to meet key buyers in the chilled and frozen distribution industry. Exhibitors will include vehicle manufacturers, converters and rental specialists; freezing and refrigeration manufacturers and distributors; temperature monitoring and recording equipment suppliers; satellite tracking system providers; cold store construction firms; cold storage door, wall, flooring, racking, lighting and clothing specialists; industrial gas suppliers; packaging producers; forklift truck suppliers; and loading bay solution providers. Commented Rob Fisher, Exhibition Director, “This event offers exceptional value for money for companies wishing to promote their products and services to decision-makers in the cold supply chain. We will be promoting the show heavily over the next 18 months – including advertising, PR, direct mail, e-marketing and telemarketing – to ensure that every chilled sector professional will view this as a must-attend event.” Firms interested in exhibiting should contact Rob
on 020 7017 6986
or Martyn on 01732 868288, or visit www.tcsanddshow.com.

Convenient venue

Located at the same venue – now rebranded as Peterborough Arena – TCS&D 2013 will be centrally located and easily accessible. Just a stone’s throw from the A1, Peterborough Arena offers plenty of free parking and is only 15 minutes from Peterborough’s rail station, with London’s King’s Cross just 45 minutes away by train. In addition, the airports at East Midlands, Birmingham, Luton and Stansted are each approximately an hour’s car journey from the venue.

TCS&D 2013 Launches

Back by popular demand, TCS&D 2013 (incorporating the Frozen & Chilled Foods Show) will provide once again the perfect opportunity to engage with, and sell services to, buyers and specifiers from key organisations.

Dates: 18th & 19th September 2013 at the Peterborough Arena (previously known as the Exec).

With the combined power and influence of Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D), Frozen & Chilled Foods and Storage Handling Distribution (ShD) magazines and their associated websites and databases we have developed a tailor-made marketing campaign to target key decision makers within the industry.

With a focussed marketing campaign in place, which will involve magazine advertising, editorials, direct mail, e-marketing and tele-marketing, our combined reach will target over 25,000 key-decision makers, explaining why they should take time to visit this high profiled event, which will help them evaluate their temperature controlled storage and distribution needs.

We’re delighted that the Food Storage & Distribution Federation (FSDF) and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) will be supporting TCS&D 2013 once again. Each will have their own “Village Areas”.

“TCS&D Awards Dinner” launched for Wednesday 18th September 2013

We are delighted to announce the exciting launch of the NEW Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Awards Dinner, which will take place on the 18th September, the first day of the exhibition at the Peterborough Marriott.

Anuga is not only the largest food and beverage fair in the world; it´s also the sector´s most important fair for new markets and target groups. It´s the perfect venue for all the latest trends and themes – and a great place to make first-rate contacts and business deals.

Anuga 2011 was attended by 6,596 companies from 100 countries, which occupied a gross exhibition space of 284,000 m². Over 155,000 trade visitors from 180 countries attended Anuga 2011.

For visitors

Whether you plan to attend as a trade visitor, we offer you numerous ways to obtain information about Anuga before your visit.

For exhibitors

Many visitors and all the decision-makers

There are two factors that determine your trade fair success: the number of trade visitors and their decision-making authority. Anuga is a great place to be on both counts, as approximately 90% of the around 155,000 trade visitors are involved in their companies´purchasing decisions. As a result, good talks are guaranteed – as is good business!

November 3–6, 2013 McCormick Place • Chicago, Illinois

You asked for it.  We delivered. The International Dairy Show is back in Chicago and is bigger, and better than ever.  Moving back to a biennial format, dairy, food and beverage processors will see technology and innovations in formulation, processing, packaging, distribution, food safety, and more. Operations, research, and sales and marketing teams will attend to learn trends, cost-cutting innovations, and ways to deliver more value to customers. Enhanced programming, new on floor promotions, new dates, and a co-location with FPSA’s PROCESS EXPO means this will be a revolutionary Dairy Show experience with so much more to offer. Plan now to attend.

Exhibitors

This show promises more attendees, more marketing and more business opportunities for you. The time and the co-location affords you the opportunities to get more bang for your buck and attend the best dairy-centric process and packaging show of the year. In addition, attendees are eager to meet with and see the latest advances in food safety, ingredients and flavorings, and transportation. To sum it up, this is a new and exciting event that will bring a broader base of food processing attendees to your booth.

Reserve your space now on the Dairy Show floor. Don’t get lost in the crowd-make sure the Dairy Show attendees know you have expertise to partner with them and that you can deliver superior service within the Dairy market place.

Attendees

The new show format will give you more opportunity to see a wider array of technology for full-line food processors. Read more about the changes in the show’s format and why you should attend.

Machinery and installations from international industry leaders, high-quality raw materials and innovative marketing ideas, efficient logistics solutions and operating equipment – Brau Beviale 2012 gives you a comprehensive guide to the marketand the basis for successful investment decisions in a friendly atmosphere.

Get the latest trends and technologies
straight from the source!

Machinery and installations from international industry leaders, high-quality raw materials
and innovative marketing ideas, efficient logistics solutions and operating equipment –
Brau Beviale 2012 gives you a comprehensive guide to the market. The basis for successful
investment decisions in a friendly atmosphere.
From Exhibitors Forum to theme pavilions, from PETpoint to Consumers’ Favourite:
Here you can source information about products and discuss the trends in the industry –
completely relaxed and among friends, colleagues and market partners.
We look forward to seeing you in Nuremberg.

Network knowledge and discuss trends:
ideally prepared for the future.

“Energy & Water” theme pavilion

Find out more about sustainable technologies and potential savings in energy and
water – direct from suppliers and service providers.
Organizer: NürnbergMesse GmbH
(developed with the assistance of CPW – Competence Pool Weihenstephan)

“Future Beverage Industry 20XX” theme pavilion

Companies present innovative ideas for meeting the growing requirements for quality,
flexibility and cost stability – from software and logistics to sales.
Organizer: NürnbergMesse GmbH
in cooperation with the Brewery Research and Training Institute in Berlin (VLB)

The Exhibitors Forum

The latest knowledge on technologies, industry trends and services – prepared for you
by professionals. Choose from many presentations each day. Prior registration is not
necessary.
Organizer: NürnbergMesse GmbH

European MicroBrew Symposium – Market, Trends and Technology

Variety wanted: craft and micro breweries are booming. Find out more about
technologies, recipes, marketing and lots more at the VLB seminar in English.
Date: 12 – 13.11.2012; a fee is charged for registration.
Detailed information about the supporting events at
Brau Beviale 2012 is available at:
brau-beviale.de/supportingprogramme