SHOW PREVIEW 6 - 7 February 2019 Exeter www.thesourcetradeshow.co.uk
The West Country’s biggest food & drink trade show returns to the Westpoint Exhibition Centre in Exeter on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th February 2019. Here’s why you should visit:
Six reasons to visit… The Source
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Where the West meets you
New year, new prospects
Discover it first
The South West’s biggest food & drink trade show, The Source has grown by 35% over the last two years alone. This year, visitors can meet more than 200 exhibitors working in different sectors from food products to EPoS systems. Among suppliers from the West Country are Rodda’s, Frobishers Juices, and Salcombe Dairy.
Taking place at the start of February, The Source is the ideal event for retailers looking to give their business fresh momentum before the next trading season. So, whether you’re looking for a unique product or new equipment to liven up your shop’s offering there is plenty on show.
A regular show feature is the ‘Newcomers’ area, for companies that are completely new to exhibiting at trade shows. This year, visitors can discover speciality coffee from Olfactory Coffee Roasters, real ales and beers from Red Rock Brewery, and premium chocolate alternatives from Moo Free Chocolates.
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Cooking up a storm
Find some ‘Ginspiration’
Let’s talk tourism
The Demonstration Kitchen will see a host of budding and top chefs taking to the stage to serve up culinary tips and 2019 food & drink trends. The lineup includes 2018 South West Chef of the Year Tim Kendall, Gercelynn Mae Dionio (Young Professional Chef of the Year), and Sophie Kennard (Apprentice Chef of the Year).
An area dedicated to the drinks industry will focus on the latest products, techniques, services, and trends for both the on- and off-trade. There will also be an LWC drinks masterclass to provide visitors with practical ideas and ‘Ginspiration’, featuring gins from Salcombe Distilling Co, Agnes Arber and Empress 1908.
The Westcountry Tourism Conference will be running alongside the show with a half-day programme on both days. Designed for anyone working in the tourism industry across the South West and further afield, leading businesses will offer advice on topics such as increasing profitability, visitor numbers, and retaining visitors. Vol.20 Issue 1 | January-February 2019
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