As one of the highest level and most influential conferences for the US beverage industry, the next Future Smarts will bring together top executives from the manufacturing, marketing and financial world to discuss the most pressing issues facing the sector.

Leaders in the food industry will gather to explore what food processing will look like in 2030 at the Food Manufacturing 2030 Conference at OAL’s headquarters in the UK.

The event is designed for senior food processing and industry professionals looking to learn how robotics and automation will transform their food businesses, and is free to attend.

A dedicated conference for UK soft drinks professionals. Once again Zenith’s 2018 UK Soft Drinks Conference will provide an excellent opportunity for retailers, innovators, opinion formers, analysts and industry leaders to join forces and provide a complete overview of the sector. 

Cibus International Food Exhibition, is the key event of the Italian agri-food sector, the true “platform” enabling the companies committed to “Made in Italy” foods to meet the major distributors, importers and professional of domestic and international markets.

The IDDBA show brings together today’s leaders with tomorrow’s innovators to all grow the future of their business. As the leading show in the industry, we attract over 9,000 attendees and exhibitors and feature over 2,000 booths. Gain valuable insights through informative presentations, buy and sell products and services, network face-to-face, and get inspired by elite speakers. This once-a-year experience targets serious buyers, merchandisers, and executives who all share an appreciation and passion for food and our industry.

Over a period of three days the most important decision-makers, manufacturers and trade visitors from Latin America will meet up in the exhibition halls of Curitiba to experience pioneering food technology innovations and the most exciting trends, establish contacts and do the biggest business of the year.

Throughout the event there’s a chance to tap into Latin America’s high potential food and food technology market,  meet key decision makers from the food industry with high purchasing power, follow international market leaders already having committed their participation and benefit from excellent business opportunities with prearranged business round-tables and a web-based matchmaking tool.

Prices

• Visitor ‘early bird’ price: 1 pass, 5 days (before 09/20/2018) €110 + VAT
• Visitor price: 1 pass, 5 days (after 09/20/2018) €120 + VAT or €130 + VAT on the door
• Group pass: 8+ people, €90 + VAT per person
• 3-visitor special offer: 3 people €270 + VAT

If it’s inspiration you want, it’s inspiration you’ll get at the upcoming SIAL Paris! Offering you a feast of refreshing ideas and new concepts, innovation will this year again once be at the forefront of the biggest gathering on Planet Food! From 21 to 25 October 2018, at Paris-Nord Villepinte, SIAL Paris opens its doors to 7,200 exhibitors from 109 countries and 160,000 professional visitors from all over the world.

On the menu, there will be SIAL Innovation of course! In 2016, the Grand Jury of this worldwide recognised competition bestowed 15 Grand Prix awards on the cream of the 2,188 products presented. The result: guaranteed discoveries for professionals looking for new sensations and, for the participants, a real springboard for their reputations on the export markets!

In 2018, SIAL Paris will be going even further by proposing a forecasting space called Future Lab, for discovering the stage that precedes innovation: new sources of inspiration for keeping one step ahead! Moreover, the “Alter’Native Food Forum” will have a special focus on the show, with 300+ exhibitors and daily conferences to reflect the change in the market for healthier and sustainable alternatives.

Another novelty in 2018 is a Matchmaking app making it easier to set up meets with professionals so as to maximise the opportunities for enriching exchanges. Also, to keep at the cutting-edge of food innovation, SIAL proposes a range of theme trails and guided visits. With SIAL Paris 2018, food innovation is constantly on the boil!

The UK’s ice cream industry is gearing up for the annual Ice Cream and Gelato Expo, organised by the industry’s trade association – the Ice Cream Alliance (ICA).

It is the UK’s only ice cream trade show and is free to attend for everyone in the business – or anyone thinking of setting up manufacturing or selling ice cream.

Zenith Global’s annual soft drinks conference, in association with the British Soft Drinks Association brings together senior industry managers, innovators, retailers, suppliers, opinion formers and advisers to provide the fullest possible one day overview of the latest developments, issues and opportunities. 

With the theme for 2019 is ‘Crafting the future’, there will be a special emphasis on innovative adult drinks without alcohol, alongside debate about the two key issues of plastic and health. The event will be opened by Tim Warrillow, Chief Executive Officer of Fever-Tree and includes other key craft innovators Ceder’s, The Duchess and Seedlip as well as newcomers with entries in cannabidiol, cold brew coffee and kombucha.

The major players will also be strongly represented, including the UK Managing Directors of Britvic, Innocent and Coca-Cola European Partners.

Two key sessions in the day will be Sorting Plastic and Solving Health.  One year on from the launch of the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy, Professor Jack Winkler will speak about the latest science and guidance on balancing action on sugar, sweeteners and sweetness.

The day will conclude with the 2019 InnoBev Awards to celebrate the best in global beverage innovation across 18 categories of products, marketing and sustainability.  Other highlights include an Innovator Marketplace where brands can showcase their latest drinks and gain valuable feedback from industry experts and peers.

Reasons to attend:

1 Be at the heart of discussions on how the industry can improve its outlook
2 Gain insight from industry experts and analysts on trends and opportunities
3 Network with leading producers, retailers and advisers 
4 Prepare and plan for the next phase of growth in your business
5 Showcase your latest drinks FREE of charge in the Innovator Marketplace
6 Discover future success drivers in the InnoBev Awards

Super saver rate available until 16 March.

Discounted rates for delegate wishing to attend Global Beverage Insights, 16 May.

For full event information and to register, visit: www.zenithglobal.com/events/241

For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Maxine Harle on: 

 e [email protected] t +44 (0)1225 327900

The IDDBA show brings together today’s leaders with tomorrow’s innovators to all grow the future of their business. As the leading show in the industry, we attract over 9,000 attendees and exhibitors and feature over 2,000 booths. Gain valuable insights through informative presentations, buy and sell products and services, network face-to-face, and get inspired by elite speakers. This once-a-year experience targets serious buyers, merchandisers, and executives who all share an appreciation and passion for food and our industry.