< Previous50 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netmarket and get to grips with the latestindustry trends. For more information, visitwww.biofach.de/en. 16 – 18 February USBevX 2016 Washington Marriot WardmanPark Hotel, Washington D.C.This inaugural event will gather togetherproducers, leaders and policy makers fromacross the beer, spirits and wine sector toestablish a cross-industry dialogue. Theaim is to chart a course for success in whathas been described as ‘the new normal’ inthis rapidly evolving marketplace. USBevXis primed to be a crossroads for the mostinnovative products and services, newproducers, established brand and categoryleaders and productive leaders. For moreinformation, visit www.usbevexpo.com. 24 – 25 February 2016PackagingInnovations NEC Birmingham Co-located with Empack and Label&PrintBirmingham, this event is dedicated tobringing together the UK packagingindustry in order to demonstrate newinnovations, inspire developments and newapproaches and to discover the latest trendsand technologies. Over 6,500 visitorsattended last year’s event, with 93 per centsaying their experience was worthwhile.With opportunities to promote services,secure new business and stay ahead of thetechnology curve, Packaging Innovationscould very well mean the next step togreater things. For more information, visitwww.easyfairs.com. 25 February 2016Staying on ShelfKensington Close Hotel, London The sugar debate continues in parliament,sparking conversation and concern amongBritish food and drink manufactures. ThisFood and Drink Federation talk aims toanswer many of the burning questions andanxieties among manufacturers. Tesco willbe in attendance to discuss detailing theirbuying decisions, while industry experts willexplain how they have already taken action.Find out exactly what the food debatemeans for your business. For moreinformation, visit www.fdf.org.uk. Food & DrinkEVENTS21 – 25 February 2016Gulfood 2016Dubai World TradeCentreSince 1987, Gulfood hascemented itself as the UAEregion’s largest and mostimportant food and drink tradeexhibition. It’s an invaluableplatform for manufacturers,distributors and suppliers fromall over the world to representkey sectors across the foodretail and hospitality sector.For any looking to break into this rapidly expanding market, this trade event is not to bemissed. For more information, visit www.gulfood.com. 10 – 11 February 2016The Source TradeShowWestpoint Exhibition Centre,Exeter Open to newcomers and stalwarts alike,this trade show offers producers from thehospitality and catering sector to showcasetheir products and services direct toconsumers. As well as marking producersout from their competitors, the show oftenmeans attracting more trade and boostingprofit margins. There’s no better way togauge the current trends and innovationstaking place in the industry than to witnessit first-hand. For more information, visitwww.thesourcetradeshow.co.uk. 10 – 13 February 2016Biofach 2016Exhibition Centre Nuremberg With consumer faith waning, organicfoods have quickly become much morethan a faddish option, or simply anotherlabel. Biofach brings together professionalswith a passion for organics. It givesdelegates the chance to exchange views,meet producers from the internationalPHOTO: PHILIP LANGE / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM50-51_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:45 Page 1Food & Drink International 51www.fdiforum.netPittcon Conference & Expo29 February – 3 MarchGFSI Global Food SafetyConference Berlin,Germany This conferenceis a unique annualevent which bringstogether over1,000 leading foodsafety specialistsfrom across 50countries for thepurpose ofadvancing foodsafety globally. Itprovidesdelegates ampleopportunity tomeet andnetwork withindustry peers, shareknowledge and foster new contacts. Delegates willalso benefit from the thought provokingpresentations from industry experts. For moreinformation, visit www.tcgffoodsaftey.com.7 – 10 March Pittcon Conference& ExpoGeorgiaWorldCongressCentre,AtlantaAmong the 2,000-plus technicalpresentations featuring at this year’sPittcon Conference & Expo is foodsafety and food science. It offers aunique opportunity for delegates to geta hands-on experience with the latestinnovations taking place in thelaboratory sector. As well as itsexhaustive technical presentations,Pittcon also offers more than 100 skillbuilding short courses. For moreinformation, visit pittcon.org. 15–18MarchPropak Africa 2016Expo Centre, Nasrec,Johannesburg With access to all the latest inindustry innovations, technologies andproducts, Propak Arica is designed tohelp delegates source hundreds ofPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ALEXANDER RATHSsuppliers and service producer to getahead the pack. The latest inmachinery, equipment, products,services and solutions will be ondisplay, representation the most up todate cross-section of the market andindustry. For more information, visitwww.propakafrica.co.za. 19 – 22 MarchThe InternationalFood and DrinkEventExCeL London IFE brings together more buyers andsuppliers of food and drink productsthan any other UK event. Almost 29,000people from 108 countries attended lastyear’s event, and 2016’s iteration looksset to trump that figure, making itinvaluable. It allows delegates to sourcethe best new products for theircustomers, as well as keeping up todate with the very latest trends andnetwork with key industry figures. Formore information, visit www.ife.co.uk. 50-51_Layout 1 01/02/2016 11:45 Page 2FEATURESSupply Chain SpotlightLabelling, Coding & MarkingSieves & SeparatorsFlavouring & ColouringDairyIngredients & NPD ShowcaseImport & ExportPREVIEWSFoodex (inc. 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