Events
If you’re interested in food and the food industry you might like to check out one of the following events, covering everything from sourcing and agriculture to bio-diesel.
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Growing your own business by supplying restaurants and caterers
25th February
Venue: Jamesfield, Perthshire
A day when processors and multiples will discuss their requirements and producers give a practical view point on supplying these outlets.
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Fairtrade Fortnight
25th February - 8th March
Venue: The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Edinburgh
Choose Fairtrade, is an urgent call to people in the UK to engage with the Fairtrade Foundation's vision of an even bigger movement for positive change on unfair trade, including making the switch to buying Fairtrade. This is the theme of Fairtrade Fortnight 2008 (25 February - 8 March), the annual promotional campaign of the Fairtrade Foundation which encourages people to buy products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark.
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Food and Drink Expo
6th - 9th April
Venue: NEC,Birmingham
Food & Drink Expo is the most exciting UK exhibition for sourcing the latest and most innovative food and drink products and services from around the world.
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Real Food Festival
24th - 27th April
Venue: Earl's Court, London
Imagine the very best line-up of produce and ingredients, incredible wines and drinks from small, unique producers, restaurants serving carefully sourced dishes and a comprehensive programme of entertaining and educational workshops where visitors will discover some of the best food and drink in the world?
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Balmoral Show
14th - 16th May
Venue: Kings Hall, Belfast
The Balmoral Show is Ireland's largest agricultural show with fun and entertainment for all the family. Attractions include international show jumping competitions, falconry displays, sheep shearing demonstrations and a craft village. There is plenty on offer for younger visitors too in the Kids' Zone where there is a climbing wall and baby animal farm. With over 370 trade stands in attendance offering everything from handmade leather goods to organic produce fresh from the farm, this a great place to do some shopping and browse for some bargains. The show also has a serious side with exhibiting companies selling goods ranging from industrial farming equipment to the latest 4x4 vehicles.
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National Vegetarian Week
19th - 25th May
Venue: Nationwide
National Vegetarian Week (NVW) is the annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. Celebrated by The Vegetarian Society since 1992, the Week is now an established event and everyone from small businesses to big corporations, schools, community groups and individuals are welcome to come on board and make the week a success.
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Open Farm Sunday
1st June
Venue: Full details and locations of your nearest Open Farm Sunday event will be available shortly.
Open Farm Sunday is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old to enjoy the living, vibrant countryside. Take time to listen to the birds, soak up the scenery, experience the smells of the farmyard and really get in touch with the land that sustains us. Discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer and taste the produce. So come and feed your senses on Open Farm Sunday.
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BBC Good Food Show Summer
11th - 15th June
Venue: NEC, Birmingham
What's your idea of a perfect summer day out? Good company, alfresco dining, delicious food and wine, a bit of shopping and a chance to indulge in one of your favourite interests? food! This year's line-up of TV's top celebrity chefs including Gordon Ramsay, James Martin and Simon Rimmer, will all show off their skills in the Summer Kitchen where you can pick up tips, find inspiration or just enjoy the lively entertainment.
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The Highland Show
19th - 22nd June
Venue: Ingliston, Edinburgh
The 'Highland' is the pinnacle of the Scottish showing year, but its appeal stretches well beyond Scotland's borders to make it one of the UK's premier agricultural shows where exhibiting is essential.
A substantial proportion of the 1,800 livestock exhibitors and competitors appearing at "The Highland" will be making their way from England, Ireland and Wales as well as the Isle of Man.
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The Royal Show
3rd - 6th July
Venue: Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
The Royal Show showcases the very best of British Agriculture, encompassing all aspects of farming, food and rural life - from livestock and machinery to country clothing and British food. The 2007 Show will provide an invaluable opportunity to see and understand the finer details of British agriculture - premier livestock, world class horses, latest farming technology, award winning machinery and organic farming opportunities to name but a few.
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The Royal Welsh Show
21st - 24th July
Venue: Llanelwedd,Builth Wells, Powys
The prestigious Royal Welsh Show brings together the farming industry and rural community in a celebration of the best of British agriculture with a very special Welsh flavour. Stop by the McDonald's stand and find out about the many Welsh farmers from whom McDonald's sources its food.
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The Year of Food and Farming
July
Venue: Nationwide
The Year of Food and Farming is a year long, nationwide campaign to help children find out more about the countryside and where their food comes from through first-hand learning experiences.
Throughout the year, farmers, food producers and other related organisations will be running a number of events and providing a host of information and teaching materials for participating schools.
Please click on the link below to see details of the Year of Food and Farming events taking place across the country.
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Soil Association Organic Food Festival
6th - 7th September
Venue: Harbourside, Bristol
The Festival incorporates bustling food markets, fashion, textiles, and skincare areas, a green planet pavilion, kids zone, demonstration kitchen, talks programme, food cruises around the harbour, and an arts and entertainment fringe that includes food demonstrations, children's activities, music and street theatre.
The Festival is open to all growers, producers and retailers of certified organic foods, textiles, health and skincare products, with different stand size options to suit a variety of budgets and requirements.
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British Food Fortnight
20th Sep - 5th October
Venue: Nationwide
The biggest national celebration of the diverse range of foods produced in Britain.
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BBC Good Food Show
14th - 16th November
Venue: London Olympia
With three days of food glorious food on offer, visitors are invited to Olympia to enjoy a first class selection of gourmet food, great restaurants, fine wine and a host of top entertainment from an array of celebrity chefs.
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Biodiesel Expo
15th - 16th October
Venue: Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire
Learn about the latest developments in biodiesel production
- The benefits of using biodiesel, both cost and environmental
- Meet new and existing suppliers at the exhibition, many with special offers for attendees on the day
- Network with other industry players
- Learn about other biofuels
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