< PreviousThursday 19 AprilIFST SpringConference Institute of Food Science &Technology, London The Institute of Food Science andTechnology’s highly anticipated annualconference will once again showcase thevery latest tools and technologies beingdeveloped or adapted for the food sector.There will be a particular focus on thesetechnologies’ applications for managingrisk. Delegates will explore how food riskmanagement is changing through newscience and technologies, and how theycan expect roles in the sector to changeto take advantage of these technologies.For more information, visit www.ifst.org.Tuesday 24 AprilThe Future of FoodRegulation in the UKCentral London Delegates to this seminar will discussthe FSA proposals for a new regulatoryframework – aimed at creating a moremodern, flexible and responsive regulatorysystem – and will assess priorities inpreparing for its implementation. Thesession will examine the practicalities ofmoving towards the risk-based approachto regulation outlined by the FSA andhow best to cater for an evolving andincreasingly diverse sector. For moreinformation, visitwww.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk50 Food & Drink InternationalFood & DrinkeventsMonday 16 – Wednesday 18AprilFoodex 2018Birmingham NECWith the industry’s leading playersembracing the Fourth IndustrialRevolution, setting a path to realise the‘smart factory’ of the future,manufacturing professionals will onceagain converge on the NEC, Birminghamto explore the latest technologies alreadybeginning to make an impact on thesector at Foodex 2018. Foodex will alsoplay host to an extensive programme ofinteractive events, discussions anddebates on the latest sector-specifictrends and topics. Foodex is co-locatedwith Food & Drink Expo, NationalConvenience Show, Farm Shop & DeliShow and The Ingredients Show. Formore information, visit www.foodex.co.uk.Monday 16 – Thursday 19 AprilAlimentaria 2018Fira Barcelona Gran ViaAlimentaria is the leading trade showfor food, drinks and gastronomy in bothSpain and the Mediterranean Arc, and aninternational benchmark for the industry.Almost 4,000 exhibitors from 66countries are expected to attend, withalmost 150,000 visitors in attendance. Formore information, visit www.alimentaria-bcn.com/en.Tuesday 1 May The Food & DrinkHR, Resourcing &EngagementConference Cavendish Conference Centre,LondonThe threat of Brexit to the UK’s foodand drink workforce requires us todrastically overhaul strategies for foodmanufacturing. Twenty-two food anddrink speakers will reveal their refreshed,advanced HR, resourcing, engagementthinking to drive employee engagement,© Shutterstock/hans engbersMonday 7 – Thursday 10 AprilCibus 2018Parma, Italy Cibus International Food Exhibition is a key event in theItalian agri-food sector offering an important platform tocompanies committed to meeting the domestic and overseasdemand for “Made in Italy” foods. For more information, visitwww.cibus.it/en.© Cibus50-51_Layout 1 26/03/2018 11:10 Page 1Food & Drink International 51www.fdiforum.netrecruit future talent, optimise rewards, retention andapprenticeships, communicate with diverse workforces andstamp out modern slavery. For more information, visitwww.foodpeopleconference.com. Monday 7 – Thursday 10 MayFood Safety SummitDonald Stephens Convention Centre, Illinois The twentieth annual Food Safety Summit will explorethe importance of food safety throughout the supply chainand how each community that makes up the ecosystem isconnected. It will do this through a mix of case studies,education sessions, peer-to-peer conversations and newtechnologies. For more information, visitwww.foodsafetystrategies.com/contact-food-safety-summit.Tuesday 8 MayPlastics in Food and DrinkManufacturing: ASustainable FutureFood and Drink Federation, LondonThis one-day event, hosted by the Food and DrinkFederation and Campden BRI, will explore the main issuesfacing plastic in food and drink manufacturing. Topicsinclude the plastic tax, design, recycling and reducingplastic throughout the supply chain. For more information,email Sophie.wilson@fdf.org.uk.Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 AprilEmpack Utrecht Jaarbeurs Utrecht, the Netherlands In April, Empack returns to Jaarbeurs Utrecht, where it will continue toserve the Dutch packaging community. During this trade fair, you cando face-to-face business, explore new packaging trends, network andincrease your knowledge via the seminal programme. Empack is theonly show organised in the Netherlands for the packaging industry.For more information, visit www.easyfairs.com/empack-utrecht-2018.Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 April The Health & Safety Event NEC BirminghamThe Health & Safety Event provides the perfect networking andeducational opportunity to anyone responsible for running a safe andefficient workplace, anywhere in the UK. Aside from their devastatinghuman cost, occupational accidents and ill-health bear a significant costto employers through staff absence and higher insurance premiums.Staying up-to-date when it comes to health & safety is thereforeessential to running a safe and efficient workplace and there are somesignificant changes taking place. For more information, visitwww.heatlhandsafetyevents.co.uk. © Shutterstock/hans engbers50-51_Layout 1 26/03/2018 11:10 Page 2FEATURESSupply Chain SpotlightCaps & ClosuresSlicing, Dicing & CuttingFunctional IngredientsCleaning & Maintenance BeveragesImport & ExportEXHIBITIONSLondon Wine FairFree From Food Next month inMay 2018 - Deadline 11th April INTERNATIONALFood&DrinkFood&DrinkVisit us atwww.fdiforum.netwhere you’ll find thelatest news as it breaks – and why not subscribe to ournewsletters so you can have thelatest news emailed to your inbox,in betweenprinted issues?52_Layout 1 26/03/2018 11:11 Page 1Often imitated……never equalledYou can feature your company in our hugely popularOnline Directory with a description, contact details and a hyperlinkIf you would like further informationplease contact Sam Trott on +44 [0] 1472 310310 or email s.trott@blmgroup.co.uk or visit www.fdiforum.net/directoryFrom field to fork, Food & Drink Internationalis the voice of the industry.ClassifiedFood & Drink International 53www.fdiforum.netDepositorsTel: 01282 440040enquiries@riggsautopack.co.ukwww.riggsautopack.co.ukManufacturers of depositors & fillingmachines for thefood production industryLabelsTel: 01482 506560 sales@datamarkuk.comwww.datamarkuk.com•Self adhesive Labels•Lasersheets•Fanfolded Labels•Thermal Transfer Ribbons•Barcode Labels•Printing & Coding SystemsINDEXAudio VisualCommunicationsDepositorsLabelsVendingTo advertise yourservices on theclassified pagescontact us on 01472 310302www.fdiforum.netsecure, hygienic and simplemelaphonemelaphonevisaudioMelaphone is designed for use in food areas where hygiene and security are essential. 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Don’t forgetto keep up to date viawww.fdiforum.net!Online this month…www.fdiforum.net is the best place to for up-to-date food and drinkindustry news. Here’s a sneak peak at one of our latest stories. Despite the growing mountain of disposable coffee cups blighting Britain, theGovernment has rejected plans for a proposed ‘latte levy’ in a move many havedescribed as toothless.Announced back in January, the levy called for a 25p tax on disposablecoffee cups to curb usage and fund recycling efforts. The Government, however,has refused, opting instead for voluntary commitments. 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