Foodex Manufacturing Solutions (incorporating Ingredients) returns to the NEC, Birmingham this April (24th – 26th), as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows after five years, says Andrew Reed, Managing Director – Wine & Exhibitions at William Reed. Visitors to the UK’s premier trade event for food and drink manufacturing, processing, packaging and logistics, will leave with heightened awareness of the sector’s technology, automation and sustainability capabilities. Register for a free pass at https://foodex-2023.reg.buzz.
A jam-packed show floor will be showcasing the latest products and services to improve operational efficiency. Included amongst nearly 300 exhibitors are:
•A-SAFE (Stand C6), a leading global workplace safety solutions provider and the inventor and original manufacturer of the world’s first industrial strength polymer barrier safety system.
•Combilift (Stand J149), the largest global manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts and an acknowledged leader in long load handling solutions
•Westgate (Stand H110), who design, supply and install industrial factory and warehouse partitions and external structures. Its range of practical systems solve issues with dust, temperature, cross-contamination, additional space and more.
•CLEAN Linen & Workwear (Stand C150), trusted by food manufacturers and producers to provide thermally disinfected hygienically clean food grade workwear garments that are COVID safe. For the full list of exhibitors and products on show, visit www.foodex.co.uk
Meanwhile, on the Food Manufacture Live stage, expert panels will be discussing some of the biggest issues facing the sector. Industry heavyweights such as Bert Popping, CEO at FOCOS – Food Consulting Strategically, Julianne Ponan MBE, Founder & CEO of Creative Nature and Dan Crossley, Executive Director at the Food Ethics Council are just some of the names that have been lined up to tackle hot-topic issues.
The programme is set to cover a variety of essential themes across the three days, such as people, sustainability, trends, health and technology, with individual sessions promising to drill down further on various aspects of each. Key highlights of the programme’s schedule include:
Artificial Intelligence – Science Fiction or Fact?
How can Machine Learning in food and beverage help you do more with less? Join this session and hear why Machine Learning is important and learn, using actual use cases, where it is already delivering significant business value to companies. Finally, find out how your own organisation can successfully implement it and enjoy the benefits (Monday 24th April, 12:15pm).
The next generation of manufacturing Fresh from announcing the winners of the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards in February, Bethan Grylls sits down with some of the award winners to discuss the next generation of leaders and the businesses supporting them (Tuesday 25th April, 2.15pm)
Will factories scrap people in 10 years?
The food industry has been facing a skills crisis for decades. Now, post-Brexit immigration rules are putting increasing pressure on the sector to address a lack of skilled and unskilled workers. One solution is increased automation, particularly since the UK must now compete with more automated countries on trade deals. What will the impact be for food factories? (Wednesday 26th April, 11.15am)
See the full line-up of sessions and speakers here: www.foodex.co.uk/sessions-2023#/seminars
Foodex Manufacturing Solutions is a must-visit event for anyone looking to invest, improve or advance their business in the manufacturing sector in 2023 and beyond. With nearly 300 exhibitors expected and a fantastic programme of speakers lined up to address the industry’s biggest questions, it’s sure to be one of the most worthwhile days out in your diary.
Encompassing the entire industry, the UK Food & Drink Shows are unrivalled in their ability to bring people together, build and foster better relationships, discover business building insight and celebrate innovation, all with the support of the multi-award-winning William Reed brand.
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