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International Food & Drink Event 2024

Sarah Mead and Jon Heard were at the Marco stand with their precision weighing machines.
Sarah Mead and Jon Heard were at the Marco stand with their precision weighing machines.
Eurofins manufacture pesticides for the fresh produce industry, they also do testing for contaminants and give advice about regulations when importing into different countries. The company has centres throughout Europe. Phil Bullock, Ali Harris and Igor Smyrov were at the stand.
Eurofins manufacture pesticides for the fresh produce industry, they also do testing for contaminants and give advice about regulations when importing into different countries. The company has centres throughout Europe. Phil Bullock, Ali Harris and Igor Smyrov were at the stand.
Ozerden were present with thermal Airsafe, an insulating foil to keep products cool during transit, this product has a patent pending. Mert Ozerden was at the stand.
Ozerden were present with thermal Airsafe, an insulating foil to keep products cool during transit, this product has a patent pending. Mert Ozerden was at the stand.
Ben Lyon was at the Oakly Food Projects stand showcasing the company’s cold store capabilities.
Ben Lyon was at the Oakly Food Projects stand showcasing the company’s cold store capabilities.
Winston and James were at the Acopia stand with the Iwrap, pallet wrapper.
Winston and James were at the Acopia stand with the Iwrap, pallet wrapper.
Orazio Laudeni and Francesco Batticane came from Italy to promote Barberra’s products which include citrus, grapes, prickly pears and pomegranate.
Orazio Laudeni and Francesco Batticane came from Italy to promote Barberra’s products which include citrus, grapes, prickly pears and pomegranate.
Vincento’s imports fresh produce from Italy, Spain and France and sells directly to hotels and restaurants who look for good quality produce. Vincento Zaccarini was at the stand with some of the beautiful produce.
Vincento’s imports fresh produce from Italy, Spain and France and sells directly to hotels and restaurants who look for good quality produce. Vincento Zaccarini was at the stand with some of the beautiful produce.
Rachel Nixon was at the USDA stand showcasing Florida grapefruit with Iain Forbes from The Garden, representing multiple US products.
Rachel Nixon was at the USDA stand showcasing Florida grapefruit with Iain Forbes from The Garden, representing multiple US products.
VitaFresh were exhibiting at the new fresh produce section at the IFE. Daniella Ivanova was at the stand.
VitaFresh were exhibiting at the new fresh produce section at the IFE. Daniella Ivanova was at the stand.
Florette was also in the fresh produce section promoting the Florette Food Service range. The aim is have a short supply line with the right quality year-round. Gwyn Jones was at the stand.
Florette was also in the fresh produce section promoting the Florette Food Service range. The aim is have a short supply line with the right quality year-round. Gwyn Jones was at the stand.
Nigel Jenny and the team at Fresh Produce Consortium were behind the creation of the fresh produce section at the exhibition, there is no other show for the fresh produce sector in the UK and Nigel hopes to build the presence of fresh produce companies at the event. Nicola Chessum, Nigel Jenney and Emma Glanville.
Nigel Jenny and the team at Fresh Produce Consortium were behind the creation of the fresh produce section at the exhibition, there is no other show for the fresh produce sector in the UK and Nigel hopes to build the presence of fresh produce companies at the event. Nicola Chessum, Nigel Jenney and Emma Glanville.
Lyndasy Marfleet, Sam Pope and Lisa Stannard with British Growers Insights. The company is the UK’s most up-to-date source of data on the fresh and frozen produce at point of sale.
Lyndasy Marfleet, Sam Pope and Lisa Stannard with British Growers Insights. The company is the UK’s most up-to-date source of data on the fresh and frozen produce at point of sale.
John Manwaring, Chiquita said that the both the banana and pineapple markets in the UK are going well at the moment as there is no soft fruit or stone fruit yet.
John Manwaring, Chiquita said that the both the banana and pineapple markets in the UK are going well at the moment as there is no soft fruit or stone fruit yet.
Jake Norman from AOL has just become Managing Director of the group, taking over from his father.
Jake Norman from AOL has just become Managing Director of the group, taking over from his father.
Belorta’s Didier Lepoutre was flying the flag for Belgian fresh produce at the event. Belorta is well known for its tomatoes and Luciana Berry, Top Chef winner at the Chef’s forum was doing cooking demonstrations with the tomatoes.
Belorta’s Didier Lepoutre was flying the flag for Belgian fresh produce at the event. Belorta is well known for its tomatoes and Luciana Berry, Top Chef winner at the Chef’s forum was doing cooking demonstrations with the tomatoes.
Guido Jeri, Vicky Masters, Ruby Furniss and Jacob Kirwan were at the Dole stand.
Guido Jeri, Vicky Masters, Ruby Furniss and Jacob Kirwan were at the Dole stand.
Polish company Arctic is already exporting apples and blueberries into the UK, Maruisz Ziemski was on the stand to promote them.
Polish company Arctic is already exporting apples and blueberries into the UK, Maruisz Ziemski was on the stand to promote them.
Happy Veg grow ginger and turmeric in Peru for export around the world, they have recently launched a new line of juices. Matthew Glencoe, Claire Blanchard and Cameron Mistral were on the stand.
Happy Veg grow ginger and turmeric in Peru for export around the world, they have recently launched a new line of juices. Matthew Glencoe, Claire Blanchard and Cameron Mistral were on the stand.
Jon Clark from AgroFresh was in attendance to "have a look" at the show having not attended before, and although the fresh produce sector had a minor representation he said it was interesting to see other sectors of the food business. Jon is the Agrofresh Retail Director for UK/Europe, his role is to engage Agrofresh with the retail sector, alongside the company's customer base made up primarily of growers and packers. 
Jon Clark from AgroFresh was in attendance to "have a look" at the show having not attended before, and although the fresh produce sector had a minor representation he said it was interesting to see other sectors of the food business. Jon is the Agrofresh Retail Director for UK/Europe, his role is to engage Agrofresh with the retail sector, alongside the company's customer base made up primarily of growers and packers. 
James Peters and Nick Price were at he Zumex UK stand, the company manufactures machines to juice oranges and pomegranates. The machines can be found in Tesco stores, as well as hotels and restaurants and some independent retailers. The pomegranate juicing machines are really taking off.
James Peters and Nick Price were at he Zumex UK stand, the company manufactures machines to juice oranges and pomegranates. The machines can be found in Tesco stores, as well as hotels and restaurants and some independent retailers. The pomegranate juicing machines are really taking off.
JO Sims supplies Ocean Spray with ingredients, James Cooknell was on the stand in his colourful shirt!
JO Sims supplies Ocean Spray with ingredients, James Cooknell was on the stand in his colourful shirt!