27 March 2009, 18:57 PM
  • Showcasing over 150 South West producers from every sector of the industry, the Show takes place at Exeter’s Westpoint Exhibition Centre on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st March.

Exhibitors will be launching new products and offering buyers tasters of their produce, from oysters and mussels, to dairy ice cream and award winning cheese and meat, making the show the UK’s most effective platform by which retail, hospitality, food service and public procurement buyers can learn about and implement local sourcing solutions for their customers and stakeholders.

In addition to meeting potential suppliers, a diverse programme of free-to-attend seminars throughout the two days will deliver the very best industry insight from some of the region’s top food and drink experts.

SEMINARS:
Hugh Judd - EBLEX
Opportunities for sourcing locally and the local supply chain in the public procurement sector.

Roy Heath - Cornwall Food Programme
Establishing an effective supply chain for local food and drink in the NHS in Cornwall.

Nigel Yeo - Philip Dennis Foodservice
Developing methods of utilising the whole carcase to enhance the bottom line.

Ian Simpson - The White House Hotel, Charmouth, Dorset
Increasing profitability through sourcing regional/local food in the hospitality and catering sector

Patrick McCaig, Otter Brewery and CAMRA
Tutored ale tasting session

Antonia Corp of Ooh La La Chocolaterie
Use of chocolate in foodservice and catering environments

Susy Atkins – well known, award-winning wine writer and broadcaster
Tutored wine tasting using wines produced in the South West

Full details of the Trade Show, the exhibitors and seminars are available at www.tasteofthewesttradeshow.co.uk or call 01934 733433.