PREVIEW Foodex Manufacturing Solutions returns

Foodex Manufacturing Solutions (incorporating ingredients) will return to the NEC, Birmingham from 24-26 April 2023 as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows after five years.

In Attendance

Visitors to the UK’s premier trade event for food and drink manufacturing, processing, packaging and logistics look set to leave with heightened awareness of the sector’s technology, automation and sustainability capabilities.

“Foodex Manufacturing Solutions is a must-visit event for anyone looking to invest, improve or advance their business in the manufacturing sector in 2023 and beyond. With nearly 300 exhibitors expected and a fantastic programme of speakers lined up to address the industry’s biggest questions, it’s sure to be one of the most worthwhile days out in your diary,” says Andrew Reed, managing director – Wine & Exhibitions, William Reed.

A jam-packed show floor will be showcasing the latest products and services to improve operational efficiency. Expect big-name exhibitors such as Bosch Thermotechnology (Stand E91), Randox Food Diagnostics (Stand K65), BOC Limited (Stand E119) and Becker UK (Stand D81), who will all be showcasing their wares.

Also exhibiting are CleanAcess (Stand H140), experts in food hygiene, Fam Stumabo (Stand J90) providers of industrial food cutting solutions, Fortress Technology, experts in inspection equipment (Stand K41), and Tomahawk Manufacturing (Stand G90), suppliers of spare parts, tools and equipment.

Foodex Manufacturing Solutions will also include a dedicated Ingredients zone. Featuring ground-breaking new ingredients and disclosing core trends driving customer demand, the section aims to cover everything from sustainability to nutrition. Expect to see innovation from exhibitors such as Foodology by Univar Solutions (Stand F191), Ming Chyi Biotechnology (Stand F201) and Cambridge Commodities (Stand G198).

Biggest Issues

Meanwhile, on the Food Manufacture Live stage, expert panels will be discussing some of the biggest issues facing the sector.

Industry heavyweights such as Bert Popping (CEO at FOCOS – Food Consulting Strategically), Julianne Ponan MBE (founder & CEO of Creative Nature) and Dan Crossley (executive director at the Food Ethics Council) are just some of the names who have been lined up to tackle hot-topic issues.

The programme is set to cover a variety of essential themes across the three days, such as people, sustainability, trends, health and technology, with individual sessions promising to drill down further on various aspects of each.

Programme Highlights

Building a harmonised environmental label for the food sector

As consumers demand further transparency in food and drink, eco labels have come to the fore. However, with so many methods available, will it ever be possible to truly trust the label? How can we create a harmonious approach?

(Monday, 24 April, 1.15pm)

Listening to consumers: Key food and drink trends

A new year brings a flurry of predictions for what trends to look out for. Here we seek expert consultation to help you see the wood for the trees (Monday, 24 April, 2pm).

Food allergies: A threat or an opportunity?

Do consumers trust food businesses when it comes to product labelling? Businesses that proactively embrace allergy labelling have an opportunity to go above and beyond to demonstrate their commitment to consumers and build trust and satisfaction (Tuesday, 25 April, 10.30am).

Will factories scrap people in 10 years?

The food industry has been facing a skills crisis for decades. Now, post-Brexit immigration rules are putting increasing pressure on the sector to address a lack of skilled and unskilled workers. One solution is increased automation, particularly since the UK must now compete with more automated countries on trade deals. What will the impact be for food factories? (Wednesday 26 April, 11.15am).

To find out what’s on at the other shows visit www.nationalconvenienceshow.co.uk/ukfood-drink-shows