IFE Manufacturing, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, returns to Excel London on 17-19 March for three busy days uncovering the latest industry trends and connecting buyers with a wide range of quality suppliers.
The ultimate business event for food & drink product development, IFE Manufacturing welcomes food & drink brand owners, NPD professionals, packaging industry leaders, manufacturers and more to network, source new products and stay up to date with all the latest industry trends.
The show’s Certification Clinic, which features accreditation providers including BRCGS, FSSC, Loop Certified, SALSA, Soil Association and many more, is a must-attend for food & drink industry professionals looking for advice and guidance on obtaining these valuable certifications.
Hear from industry leaders on the Trends & Innovation Platform
Trends & Innovation Platform at IFE Manufacturing will be the go-to destination for discussions on cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, allergen management, and branding, alongside prestigious awards ceremonies celebrating industry excellence.
One of the key sessions will be ‘AI in Manufacturing: Driving Innovation, Efficiency, and Resilience’, where Bertrand Emond of Campden BRI will moderate a panel featuring Paul Wilson of Scorpion Vision and Simon Brentnall of BFFF. The session will delve into how AI technologies are being harnessed to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and build resilience in the face of an increasingly complex manufacturing landscape.
In a timely and critical discussion, ‘Allergens: Avoiding Contamination and Recall – A Case Study’ will explore best practices for managing allergen risk and preventing costly product recalls. Moderated by Rachel Ward of Exponent International Limited, the panel will include Gill Dando of RQA Group and Tina Potter from the Food Standards Agency, with a keynote address by Jatin Patel of FGS Ingredients, sharing insights from a real-world case study.
The session ‘Strengthening the Links: Building a Resilient Food & Drink Supply Chain’ will provide invaluable strategies for navigating supply chain challenges, a topic that remains a top priority for manufacturers in the current climate. Peter Wortsman of European Food and Farming Partnerships will lead the discussion with panellists Duncan Rawson (EFFP), Francisco Martin-Rayo (Helios), and Tom Maidment (Hilton Foods).
Plus, the stage will host two award ceremonies as the winners of the World Food Innovation Awards, in association with FoodBev Media, and the IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards, in association with the Institute of Food Science & Technology, are revealed.
Uncover trade insights in the Exporters Hub
The Exporters Hub will welcome a wide range of import and export experts, industry associations and global government organisations to share key insights and information for food & drink brands in the UK looking to expand internationally.
The Hub’s seminar programme will kick off with a guide to getting started in export hosted by Sandra Sullivan MBE of the Food & Drink Exporters Association and featuring panellists Ian Ainslie of Unsworth and Richard Bartlett of Export Unlocked.
This will be followed by a session hosted by Andy Richardson of the European Food and Farming Partnership, who will be discussing how to build resilience through export with Carlton Brown of Marshall & Brown, Jayson Churn of CWD Logistics and Matthew Clark of BDO UK.
Prof Consulting Group’s Mark Field will be joined by Jade Guiffes of SUTRALIS and Louise Armour of Rosetta Brands for a session entitled ‘Where in the World? Exploring Global Opportunities for UK Exports with FDEA’.
Armour comments: “I’m looking forward to taking part in a couple of the panels at IFE this year. It’s always great to engage in meaningful discussions on current topics across the F&B and international markets with industry experts. It’s shaping up to be a good one this year!”
Meet a diverse range of suppliers to the food & drink sector
Exhibiting brands at IFE Manufacturing range from processing and packaging brands to technology to ingredients and other food & drink industry services.
This year’s line-up includes Eastland Ingredients Ltd, a spice export specialist offering a select range of Spice Oleoresins and essential oils for applications across food, animal feed and personal care.
Glassworks International’s award- winning service includes managing the entire glass supply chain, from the conception of a glass product, through to the creation, warehousing and distribution of glass to clients across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Metroweigh are renowned experts in high quality weighing solutions and in-line Inspection systems for the food manufacturing industry, and Seymour Manufacturing International (SMI) has been helping some of the world’s largest and most recognisable brand save energy and reduce costs for more than four decades. Central to their success is Tempro®, an innovative lightweight thermal insulation material, scientifically proven by UK based testing centre to reduce energy loss by 25-60%.
IFE Manufacturing takes place alongside IFE, The Pub Show, HRC and International Salon Culinaire as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week. Find out more about this year’s event and register for your complimentary trade ticket, at ifemanufacturing.co.uk.
