< Previous50 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netThere has been speculation about theimpact that political shocks such as Brexit willhave on the industry. But research by theorganisers of Vitafoods Europe paints anoverwhelmingly positive picture, withexcitement about consumer awareness anddeveloping markets on the rise.Given the mood of optimism, it seemsfitting that this year’s Vitafoods Europe, theglobal nutraceutical event, is expected to bethe biggest ever. The first event took place in1997 – there were 100 exhibitors, and just over1,000 attendees. This year, there are expectedto be over 1,000 exhibitors and over 18,500visitors. The stature of Vitafoods Europe has growntoo. It is firmly established as the place to befor anyone who wants to do business, sourcenew ingredients and products, learn andnetwork in the global nutraceutical industry.They will have access to a range of attractionsacross four key market areas: ingredients &raw materials, branded finished products,contract manufacturing & private label, andservices & equipment.As well as being a key sourcing event,Vitafoods Europe helps visitors make themost of opportunities and overcomechallenges. Both the main trade show and thenewly revamped Vitafoods EducationProgramme offer a wealth of expert advice.There will also be plenty of innovation onshow in the New Products Zone, and theSpringboard Pavilion will provide a space toengage with entrepreneurs at the cuttingedge of the nutrition sector. For visitors wholike their information bite-sized, the uniqueVitafoods Launchpad will offer concise, highlyfocused exhibitor presentations about thelatest products and ingredients. VITAFOODS EUROPE 2017Political and economic uncertainties have failed to dentoptimism at this year’s upcoming Vitafoods Europe event,taking place 9-11 May 2017 at Palexpo, Geneva.50-52_Layout 1 27/03/2017 09:09 Page 1Food & Drink International 51www.fdiforum.netNew for 2017, the Vitafoods Innovation Centre, in associationwith analyse & realize, will offer free consultations on productdevelopment, scientific marketing, licensing opportunities,regulation and market access. As well as showcasing new products and ingredients,Vitafoods Europe helps visitors learn more about the marketsin which they operate, with hundreds of industry figuresoffering valuable business insights, as well as addressingcomplex legal, regulatory, and ethical issues. The Vitafoods Europe Education Programme will runalongside the exhibition. Previously known as the VitafoodsEurope Conference, it will deliver targeted, high-value contentfocused on delegates’ individual business roles.Based on feedback from last year, the Programme will beseparated into three distinct platforms to give delegates moreflexibility to access content aligned with their particular areasof interest. For those seeking high-level technical knowledge,there will be seven R&D Forums which will showcase the latestapplied nutrition science. Other popular features returning in 2017 include the VitafoodsTasting Centre, where attendees will be able to experience newfunctional foods and beverages for specific health needs, andthe Packaging Innovation Centre, which will cover advances inpackaging technology, with a focus on design, delivery systems,convenience, labelling and sustainability.For more information about visiting and exhibiting atVitafoods Europe 2017 visit www.vitafoods.eu.com. 50-52_Layout 1 27/03/2017 09:09 Page 2Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbHJenneweinBiotechnologieGmbH is a leadingcompanyspecialising in theproduction of rarefunctionalmonosaccharidesand oligosaccharidesfor nutritional,pharmaceutical,cosmetic andmedical applications. The company produce rare monosaccharides such as L-Fucose andSialic Acid. It also manufactures an extensive portfolio of HMO’s, such as2’-Fucosyllactose, 3’-Fucosyllactose, Lacto-N-tetraose, Lacto-N-neotetraose and acidic HMOs like 3’-Sialyllactose and 6’-Sialyllactose. Jennewein’s human milk oligosaccharides are produced using thelatest fermentation technology. The manufacturing process is based ondetailed extensive research and results and allows human milkoligosaccharides to be produced in large industrial scale quantities.These rare sugars will be used as functional food ingredients in infantformula but also in other areas. International scientific studies hasdemonstrated that 2’Fucosyllactose show some health benefits. The HMOs produced by Jennewein Biotechnologie are identical withthe sugar molecules in the human breast milk and are marketed underthe brand-name Mum’s Sweet Secret.Tel: +44(0) 2224 – 989.4502Web: www.jennewein-biotech.de/enEmail: glyn.brookman@jennewein-biotech.de Stand: N14052 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netVITAFOODS EUROPEYuva LtdYuva Ltd wascreated inNovember 2004 asa family business.The company islocated in Hidas(HUN) on 1000 m2with 15 employees,where it deals withthe manufactureand sale of juices. The company’smain objective isthe development ofquality and uniqueproducts. Thus was created the first member of its FRUTTAMAXproduct line, the Bubble 12 Light.Why the Fruttamax?• Developed in Hungary• Exploding fruit flavour and heavenly fruit fragrance• 50% fruit content, not based on apple juice concentrate• 1:23 dilution ratio • Just a single PET bottle is used, not 6-12 pieces• Containing no added sugar• Simple dosage with the measuring cup• Can be used with soda machines too• Can be consumed as a sparkling and as a still soft drink.Tel: (+36) 20 388 2881 Web:www.fruttamax.hu/home_en.htmlEmail: info@yuva.huStand: 0128Pouch AlliancePouch Alliance develops, mixes and fills liquids in flexible packaging, including energy gels, energy drinks, vitamin/mineraldrinks, isotonic drinks, concentrated lemonades, syrups, diet drinks as well as drinks for pharmaceuticalpurposes.We offer formulation advice and, based on our experience and expertise, we offer completecustomised formulation development.As well as mixing all the aforementioned liquids and others on request, Pouch Alliance also fills theliquids in various types of flexible packaging. These vary from spouted stand-up pouches to single serveshaped stickpacks and plastic tubes.As a non-branded manufacturing company, Pouch Alliance focuses on custom specific formulationdevelopment and packaging of private labels and A-brands. Our customers range from internationalcompanies to national brands. We produce small production runs, from 10.000 units, as well as largebatches.Development, mixing and filling is all performed at the company’s production site in Wormer, TheNetherlands.Tel: 0031-756420161 Web: www.pouchalliance.com Email: iklitsie@pouchalliance.com Stand: K39 MINIMUM COST……MAXIMUM IMPACT!Plan your campaign with Food & Drink International…...your competitors are! Join some of the biggest names in the industry and give your brand the best chance of being seen by your target market.As marketing is the vital ingredient for the success and growth of any business, we can offer advice and packages to suit all budgets. Speak to one of our experienced account executives to find a package to suit your needs. Can you afford not to?Call today on +44 [0] 1472 310310 or email: s.trott@blmgroup.co.uk INTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&DrinkWWW.FDIFORUM.NET 50-52_Layout 1 27/03/2017 09:09 Page 3Food & Drink International 53www.fdiforum.netEASYFAIRS PACKAGING INNOVATIONSVisitors to this year’s PackagingInnovations, Empack and Label&Printflocked through the doors to hear thelatest trends, solutions and innovationsin the packaging and print market. Theywere treated to 300 exhibitors plusover 30 hours of educational content,from leading names including Innocent,Amazon, Mintel, Jaguar Land Rover andLucozade Ribena Suntory. James Drake-Brockman, DivisionalDirector of Easyfairs’ PackagingPortfolio, said: “The world of packagingis fast moving and constantly evolving,and it’s great to be at the heart of sucha dynamic industry. This show enablesprofessionals spanning the wholepackaging spectrum to see the latesttrends and newest innovations beforeeveryone else. There were lots of newadditions for this year including anInnovation Showcase with onsiteinteractive voting, an Inclusivity featureand the Pentawards display, revealingthe cream of packaging design. With anastounding 76% onsite exhibitor rebookfor next year, I’m sure the 2018 showwill be the biggest yet.” The Ideas Factory, a new theatrewithin the content programme, gavevisitors unique access to leadingexperts from non-packaging basedcompanies who discussed their insightsand innovations which could be appliedto the packaging market. Inclusivity was a key talking point atthe show. Cambridge University, inpartnership with DRW PackagingConsultants, hosted a new feature,which examined how packaging can bemade more inclusive at the design stage. Also new for 2017 was thePentawards Display, which showcasedthe 2016 Diamond, Platinum and GoldPentawards winners. Visitors voted fortheir favourite packaging, from the likesof Dominos, Marc Jacobs, ImayotsukasaSake Brewery, Chivas Regal and Sony,with Holika Holika being crownedchampion. In addition to this, CampdenBRI, the UK’s largest independent foodand drink research body, hosted aseries of intimate and topical sessionsfor the food and drink industries. Running alongside the show featureswas a full programme of inspirationalcontent across five dedicated theatres.Sustainability was one of the show’s hottopics, with Simon Reid, SustainabilityManager at Innocent, kicking off dayone with his keynote session ‘Leavingthings better than we find them’. Continuing this theme, Amazondiscussed its e-commerce fulfilmentjourney, highlighting three tiers of itsAmazon certified packaging -Frustration-Free Packaging, Ships inOwn Container and Prep-FreePackaging - which allow for innovativee-Commerce packaging that reduce thecompany’s environmental impact, byremoving excess packaging materials.Alongside these educationalopportunities, the show hosted over300 leading exhibitors presenting theirlatest innovations and services; with70% of suppliers using the show tolaunch new products. The next Easyfairs packaging event will be Packaging Innovations & Luxury Packaging London, taking place atLondon Olympia on 13 & 14 September 2017. For anyone interested in exhibiting, more information can be found atat www.easyfairs.com/PI-London, or via the show team on +44(0) 20 3196 4429 or PackagingUK@easyfairs.com. This year’s easyfairs event has been hailed a success by both visitors and exhibitors,as well as offering a platform to launch four new show features. The UK’s leadingpackaging eventhailed a huge success53_Layout 1 24/03/2017 14:32 Page 154 Food & Drink Internationalwww.fdiforum.netnetworking, you’ll gain fresh ideas, trustedinsight and proactive solutions. Keynotespeakers from Molson Coors, PepsiCo,The Coca-Cola Company and more willbe in attendance. There’ll also be anemphasis on emerging categories andproducts to appeal to the lucrativemillennial and Generation Zdemographics. For more information, visitwww.beverageforum.com.8 – 11 MayFruit Innovation2017Fiera Milano, Italy The goal of Fruit Innovation is tocapture the latest trends to increaseconsumption of fruit and vegetables. Asits namesake suggests, innovation will bethe lens through which fruit andvegetables are explored, with inventivecombinations and techniques available toattendees. As clean living trend continueto impact the mainstream, FruitInnovation is positioned as one of thebiggest and most important dates in thefood and beverage calendar. For moreinformation, visit www.tuttofood.it/en. 10 – 11 MayFood Integrity 2017Parma, Italy Topics at this year’s Food Integrity willexplore the safety implications withinfood authenticity and traceabilitysolutions, as well as the counterfeiting offood and its public health impactalongside EU law enforcement agencies.It will also put food integrity in a globalcontext. Topics will be delivered andexplored through plenary and panelsessions, while workshops will explore riskmanagement and GAPs analysis. Formore information, visitwww.foodintegrity2017-parma.eu.Food & Drinkevents22 – 24 AprilFood AfricaCairo International Conventionand Exhibition Centre The African food market is a $3.3 billionbusiness and is considered to be one ofthe most important in the world. Thisevent is the international trade exhibitionfor food and beverages serving theAfrican market, and takes place in Egypt– Africa’s regional hub for business andtrade. The event is co-located with AfricaFood Manufacturing for a completecross-section of the flourishing foodindustry in the region. For moreinformation, visit www.foodafrica-expo.com.23 – 24 AprilGlobal DairyCongress Africa 2017Cairo, Egypt The second Global Dairy CongressAfrica aims to grasp the latest industrypolicy, development programmes,consumer perspectives, R&D trends,processing technologies, marketprospects and developmentopportunities, together with good foodpractice sharing to accelerate industryrestructuring, upgrading and integration.For more information, emailsecretariat@dairyafrica.com. 27 – 28 AprilThe BeverageForumThe Westin Chicago River NorthHotel, Chicago The Beverage Forum is where you’llfind experts and suppliers to help yourcompany and brand excel. Through aseries of dynamic keynotes, interactivepanel discussions and intimate11 MayUK Soft DrinksIndustry Conference Congress Centre, LondonZenith’s soft drinks conference willonce again provide an opportunity forretailers, innovators, analysts and industryleaders to join forces and provide acomplete overview of the sector. Over thecourse of this one day event, topics willfocus on the latest UK marketdevelopments, sweeteners andrevolutionising soft drinks amid calls forno calorie and low sugar alternatives.There’ll also be the EntrepreneurShootout, where the focus will be on coldbrew coffee, protein drinks and adult softdrinks. For more information, visitwww.zenithglobal.com.17 – 19 MaySIAL China 2017Shanghai New InternationalExpo CentreAs Asia’s largest food and beverage© shutterstock/Kzenon54-55_Layout 1 27/03/2017 09:10 Page 1Food & Drink International 55www.fdiforum.netevent, SIAL China is expected to draw 2,900exhibitors and 66,000 visitors across 126,000square metres of exhibition space. Majormarket players from retail, HORECA,foodservice, the import & export trade,manufacturing and many others will be inattendance. Innovation will of course be highon the agenda, with separate and dedicatedmeat, dairy and wine sectors to get stuck into.For more information, visit www.sialchina.com.14 – 17 JuneProPak AsiaBangkok International Trade &Exhibition Centre Continuing its tradition of growth, ProPakAsia is returning for its biggest year, with theBangkok International Trade & ExhibitionCentre giving exhibitors the chance to expand,display more machines and for new exhibitorsto join the show. There will be eight industryzones, making it easy for buyers and sellers tomeet and forge new business. As the industryacross Asia continues to expand, ProPak Asiais the must-attend annual meeting place forthe industry across the region. For moreinformation, visit www.propakasia.com. 23 – 27 AprilBakery Congress 2017Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Bakery Congress 2017 is billed as Canada’s onlybaking industry trade show and conference in2018 to see, touch and taste the latest andgreatest baking ingredients, equipment,packaging, services and technology – perfect forcompanies serving bakeries, cafes, food serviceand baked goods industries. For moreinformation, visit www.baking.ca.22 – 23 AprilThe Sugarcraft, Cake Decorating andBaking Show 2017Alexandra Palace, London Hosted by Cake International, this event is a meeting ground for cake decoratingindustry professionals and pundits alike. 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