< Previousquestions are regularly addressed at this international series of summits. Africa’s Big 7 18 - 20 June Johannesburg, South Africa Africa’s Big 7 allows you to connect directly with buyers from across the African continent. Buyers attend to source products, develop new partnerships, and conclude export and import deals. It is a must-attend event for all professionals involved in the food and beverage industry. IFT FIRST 16 - 19 July Chicago, USA Innovation in a Time of Crisis: Can We Future-Proof the Food System? This question is the basis for this year’s theme at IFT FIRST. Innovators, researchers, and academics will be at the McCormick Place in Chicago to discuss bold ideas, cutting-edge research and collaborate in ways that will connect our global food system communities. Together, we can future-proof the food system. IFT FIRST means Food Improved by Research, Science and Technology and it’s the only place you can get what you need to advance your knowledge, network, business, and push the future of food forward. Manila Foods and Beverages Expo 14 - 18 June Manila, Philippines The Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) is the Philippines’ biggest gathering of the iconic pillars and outstanding newcomers of the food trade. The top-notch trade affair turns a spotlight on the latest F&B innovation. Sustainable Foods Summit Europe 2023 15 - 16 June Amsterdam, Netherlands Since 2009, the Sustainable Foods Summit has been covering major sustainability developments in the food industry. How are sustainability schemes and eco-labels evolving in the food industry? With growing proliferation in labels, what are the prospects for a single sustainability standard for food products? What is the future outlook for plant-based foods? What developments are occurring in sustainable ingredients? How can food & beverage firms move towards circularity? How can operators close their material loops? Such 50 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net Events Food & Drink © stock.adobe.com/anidimi Northern Ireland Food & Drink Manufacturing 22 June Belfast, Northern Ireland Over 2,000 key decision makers from Northern Ireland’s leading food processing, retail and food service industries will gather to participate in a range of seminars and panel discussions highlighting the key issues facing our industry. This event is a one day one-stop shop for manufacturing professionals across the full industry spectrum. The show will shine a light on top trends across the food manufacturing, retail and foodservice sectors: from improving traceability and consumer trust, transforming productivity and highlighting the latest new ingredients and super foods to make an impression on the industry. WorldFood Istanbul 6 - 9 September Istanbul, Türkiye WorldFood Istanbul, which is the international meeting point of the Turkish food industry, is preparing to © stock.adobe.com/bernardbodointroduce many new products to the food world with the participation of more than 1,000 brands at TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center between September 6 - 9. London Packaging Week 21 - 22 September London, UK The four events at London Packaging Week (Packaging Première, PCD, PLD, Food & Consumer Pack) combine to create a dynamic and inspirational event that will drive packaging innovation, business and connections at the heart of the UK’s luxury and consumer products markets. Hundreds of the world’s biggest suppliers and thousands of designers, packaging developers, marketers, founders and buyers rely on the event to drive their innovation and creativity. Create the future of your packaging at London Packaging Week. The European Pizza and Pasta Show 21 - 22 June London, UK The European Pizza and Pasta Show (EPPS), the nation’s largest fast food service and grocery retail exhibition, offers both flavour and opportunities in abundance. Co- located with Bellavita and Iberica Expo, this show is set to showcase the finest products, ingredients, equipment and services for the fast-growing pizza and pasta market. Catering to food professionals, producers, manufacturers, distributors and service providers can meet and sell directly to 10,000 of the industry’s global buyers. Meet with purchase managers from Europe’s largest pizza chains and food retailers. Food & Drink International 51 www.fdiforum.net Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo 6 - 8 August Anaheim, USA The 2023 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is better than ever. Have the opportunity to join your peers in experiencing the hottest menu trends, state-of-the-art design and décor, and the best in business education, all while in the presence of hundreds of exhibitors in the restaurant, foodservice & hospitality community. © stock.adobe.com/xartproductionFEATURES Health, Safety & Hygiene Spotlight Cold Storage Packaging Engineering & Components Dairy Industry Meet The Experts Import & Export Next month in July 2023 - Deadline 14th June INTERNATIONAL Visit us at www.fdiforum.net where you’ll find the latest news as it breaks – and why not subscribe to our newsletters so you can have the latest news emailed to your inbox, in between printed issues?Classified You can feature your company in our hugely popular Online Directory with a description, contact details and a hyperlink If you would like further information please contact Vicky Hunt on +44 [0] 1472 310310 or email v.hunt@blmgroup.co.uk or visit www.fdiforum.net/directory From field to fork, Food & Drink International is the voice of the industry. 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Don’t forget to keep up to date via www.fdiforum.net! Online this month… www.fdiforum.net is the best place to go for up-to-date food and drink industry news. Here’s a sneak peek at one of our latest stories. Confectionery manufacturer continues acquisition drive Zubrance Ltd, the holding company of the Serious Sweet Confectionery Group, has acquired the entire share capital of John Bull Wholesale Limited and the wholesale/private label business of John Bull (Confectioners) Ltd, based in Bridlington. The new company will trade under the name of The Real Candy Co Limited. All employees remain employed and have been transferred to the new company. The Serious Sweet Confectionery Group (SSC) now covers a wide range of Private Label and Branded product capabilities together with a significant confectionery manufacturing footprint. 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