Foodex 2016 sells out two months ahead of the event

 
Foodex, the UK’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging, ingredients and logistics industries, has sold out more than two months ahead of kick-off.

The biennial show at the NEC, Birmingham, April 18-20, will represent eight sectors of the industry, comprising bakery, beverage, dairy, fresh, ingredients, logistics, meat and seafood. Around 60 per cent of 350 exhibitors at the show at the NEC in Birmingham will be new for 2016, with 40per cent of companies returning to the show following success at the 2014 exhibition.

The UK food and drink manufacturing and processing industry is set for growth of between 3-4 per cent in the short to medium term, while reaching a value of about GBP 113.1bn in 2018-2019 according to a Research and Markets report. There are over 9,500 manufacturing sites and factories in this sector, with the bakery, meat processing and dairy industry operating the largest number of processing sites.

In addition to a wealth of insight, debate and exposure to the latest innovations, visitors will be able to enjoy a host of competitions. The Great New Idea is new to the 2016 show whereby exhibitors will put forward their best innovation. Entrants will be whittled down to three through voting online ahead of the event, before judges will choose a winner during live presentations at the show.

Foodex 2016 is co-located with the Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and Food & Drink Expo.